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SIB 65 13 15: DWA - False Alarm

DWA - False Alarm on BMW F22/F23/F32/F33 and other models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147266 · Sep 2015 · also written SI B65 13 15, B651315

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.

DWA - False Alarm. The alarm system sporadically activates by itself or the vehicle horn will be activated after the siren comes on. CAUSE Application error in DWA (Alarm System).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 13 15
Also written: SI B65 13 15, B651315, 65 13 15, SIB-65-13-15, SI B651315
NHTSA ID10147266
Document IDs filedB651315
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 428i, 435i, M235i, M4
Model years2014–2016
ChassisF22, F23, F32, F33, F36, F82, F83
EnginesN20, N55, S55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft Devices

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.