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SIB 64 09 15: Air conditioning noise

Air conditioning noise on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2018); BMW shared service information.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151112 · Feb 2016 · also written SI B64 09 15, B640915

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.

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 09 15 dated January 2016. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off. A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 64 09 15
Also written: SI B64 09 15, B640915, 64 09 15, SIB-64-09-15, SI B640915
NHTSA ID10151022, 10151112 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB640915
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jan 2016)
Models228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, M235i, M240i
Model years2012–2018
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

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.

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