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SIB 16 03 13: Fuel pump noise

Fuel pump noise on N20/N54 engines (2009–2014); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147928 · Jan 2014 · also written SI B16 03 13, B160313

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

N52K, N54 and N20 Engine - Noise from Fuel Tank. The customer complains of a noise from the underside rear portion of the vehicle. When diagnosed the noise is coming from the fuel tank.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 16 03 13
Also written: SI B16 03 13, B160313, 16 03 13, SIB-16-03-13, SI B160313
NHTSA ID10147928
Document IDs filed160313
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsZ4
Model years2009–2014
ChassisE89
EnginesN20, N54
Component (NHTSA)Engine
Fuel System
Other › Delivery

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.