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BMW 128I 2006–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin 651310 · NHTSA communication 10150133 · issued Mar 1, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2006–2014
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

In all audio modes (radio, CD, AUX-In, etc.), the audio output is distorted. It is more noticeable with high bass and high audio volume settings. There may also be an intermittent interference noise coming from the loudspeakers at low audio volume or when the radio is turned off. Audio settings in the RAD2+ (radio professional)

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.