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SIB 51 10 14: Power window noise

Power window noise on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148270 · Apr 2014 · also written SI B51 10 14, B511014

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.

Front Door Loudspeaker Make Noises When Cold. The customer complains of front door loudspeaker noises when the temperature is below freezing.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 10 14
Also written: SI B51 10 14, B511014, 51 10 14, SIB-51-10-14, SI B511014
NHTSA ID10148270
Document IDs filed511014
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, 428i, 435i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i
Model years2012–2015
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Structure › Body › Door

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.