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SIB 65 22 15: Tail light noise

Tail light noise on BMW F30/F31/F34/F80 models (2015–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147836 · Nov 2015 · also written SI B65 22 15, B652215

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.

Radio reception disturbed when the taillights are active. Page 1 of 2 November 2015 Technical Service Radio reception interference may be observed between 90.0 MHz and 100.0MHz on the FM band. The noise is present when the taillights are active (lights or braking). Right Rear taillight assembly problem

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 22 15
Also written: SI B65 22 15, B652215, 65 22 15, SIB-65-22-15, SI B652215
NHTSA ID10147836
Document IDs filedB652215
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, ActiveHybrid 3, M3
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF30, F31, F34, F80
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N55, S55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

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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