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SIB 65 16 13: Radio noise

Radio noise on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2014); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150078 · Jun 2013 · also written SI B65 16 13, B651613

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.

Headunit Basic: Intermittently No AM Radio Reception. The Headunit Basic (HU-B), also called Radio Professional or ENTRY head unit, intermittently does not have AM radio reception after starting the vehicle when left in AM mode.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 16 13
Also written: SI B65 16 13, B651613, 65 16 13, SIB-65-16-13, SI B651613
NHTSA ID10150078
Document IDs filed651613
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3
Model years2012–2014
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment › Electrical

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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