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SIB 64 05 18: Blower motor noise

Blower motor noise on BMW G01/F26 models (2018–2019); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10152673 · Nov 2018 · also written SI B64 05 18, B640518

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.

EXCESS NOISE WHEN DEFROST BLOWER IS AT MAX. Loud, rushing, wind noise is heard from ventilation outlets when defroster blower is set at maximum speed. Software error in IHKA (Automatic Climate Control) module. Ventilation duct noise.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 64 05 18
Also written: SI B64 05 18, B640518, 64 05 18, SIB-64-05-18, SI B640518
NHTSA ID10145304, 10152673 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB640518
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jun 2018)
ModelsX3, X4
Model years2018–2019
ChassisG01, F26
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B58, N20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor

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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.

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