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SIB 65 07 13: HiFi Audio System

HiFi Audio System on BMW E60/F06/F07/F10 and other models (2011–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149455 · Feb 2013 · also written SI B65 07 13, B650713

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.

HiFi Audio System: Audio Intermittently Cuts Out in All Audio Modes. Intermittently, the audio cuts out in all audio modes (e.g,. AM/FM radio, Satellite radio, CD/DVD, AUX-In, etc.) Application error in the HiFi amplifier

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 07 13
Also written: SI B65 07 13, B650713, 65 07 13, SIB-65-07-13, SI B650713
NHTSA ID10149455
Document IDs filed650713
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, ActiveHybrid 5, M5, M6
Model years2011–2013
ChassisE60, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
EnginesN20, N52, N55, N62, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment

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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