BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Service Bulletins
365 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162417Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110712
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints. The vehicle may consume engine oil above the permissible specification, and may run rough at times. White or blue smoke may also be seen exiting the exhaust system. CAUSE The construction material of the crankcase ventilation connection lines and vent pipes may become brittle from engine compartment temperatures.
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122319
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111216
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. One or more of the crankcase ventilation hoses are not FPM (fluoroelastomer) rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic corrugated hoses are not fitted with the self-locking spacers. The self-locking spacers maintain an air gap between the hoses and the hot engine components.
Associated Products (82)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163992Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012918
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR OIL CONSUMPTION AND BATTERY DRAIN - OVERVIEW This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 29 18 dated October 2018.
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163029Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110919
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after programming the vehicle or with a customer complaint.
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012118
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle.
Associated Products (99)Associated Documents - May 1, 2019•Document ID: 10161555Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121919
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Information May 2019 Engine Electrical Systems B12 19 19 Technical Service. On the affected vehicles a DME software error prevents the Check Control Message (CCM) "Low Engine Oil Level" to be displayed in instrument cluster (Kombi) when the engine oil level drops below the minimum level.
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160246Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110118
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63T - CCM "LOW OIL LEVEL" NOT DISPLAYED. Drivetrain Malfunction Warning is illuminated and DME fault code 1C4002 (Engine oil level: too low) is stored. Customer complains that Check Control Message (Low Oil level") has never been displayed. The engine oil level measurement test works correctly and shows low oil level when checked under Vehicle Status tab in CID. Instrument cluster software error.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160243Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012418
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOn the affected vehicles the CBS engine oil service interval has been reduced to 1 year/10000 miles to make these vehicles consistent with all other N63x engine equipped vehicles.
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160241Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011817
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63T HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HDP LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 18 17 dated July 2018.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153642Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613014
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149564Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110113
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 AND N63T ENGINE: ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, ENGINE OIL TOP-UPS AND REFILL CAPACITY. Customers with one of the vehicles above may complain that the engine's oil consumption is "too high," resulting in engine oil top-ups and workshop visits to address the issue before the vehicle displays an engine oil service as being "due." When the vehicle's engine oil drops to the minimum level, a message will display in the vehicle advising the driver to "add 1 quart of engine oil." After topping up and continued operation, the "add engine oil" message may display again before an engine oil service is required and performed. CAUSE Engines that are fitted with a turbocharger, as part of their normal operation, will consume engine oil at a higher rate than a naturally aspirated engine (non-turbocharged engine). In this case, a "turbocharged" engine could require topping up of the engine oil more frequently.
Associated Products (107)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149540Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613017
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note: This oil serves as a separation medium between the RLS mounting gel pad and the windscreen. The oil ensures damage free disassembly in case of repair. CAUSE The oil that serves as the separation medium of the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) gel pad and the windscreen leaks out. Expose the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) and properly clean the area of all oily residue. Note: The separating oil usually leaks only once from the pad at the RLS. Due to the small oil quantity in the gel pad, additional oil leakage is not plausible. Leaking oil does not impair the function of the RLS.
Associated Products (170)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152287Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011218
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?N63T CRANKCASE VENTILATION LINES: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILEAGE. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) is extending the limited warranty for the engine Crankcase Ventilation Lines to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle?s original in-service date Note: This bulletin is notice of a ?limited warranty extension.? This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA sent VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150057Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840616
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
Associated Products (179)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150056Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (193)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149961Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111117
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?ENGINE LEAK DIAGNOSIS ON TURBOCHARGED V8 ENGINES. When diagnosing an engine oil leak or a coolant leak on turbocharged V8 engines it is necessary to use a borescope to identify if the source of the leak is from under the turbochargers. Engine oil or coolant leaking from the bell housing area or the front timing chain cover area may be caused by the turbocharger itself, a turbocharger oil/coolant feed line or turbocharger oil/coolant return line. Do not remove the transmission and do not dissemble the engine before performing this inspection. If necessary, use engine oil leakage detection dye.
Associated Products (114)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149960Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110815
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. * B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repair * B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints * B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity * B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. * Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine in addition to excessive engine oil consumption * Spark plugs fouled with engine oil and excessive engine oil consumption * Excessive engine oil consumption All Vehicles: On vehicles, where an excessive oil consumption between services is the only complaint, a complete oil consumption test as described in SI B11 03 13, must be performed first before replacing the valve seals. On vehicles exhibiting reproducible smoking from the tailpipe when hot, additional engine diagnostic steps (e.g. engine compression test, leak-down tests; inspection of the crankcase ventilation lines and turbo intake/outlet tubes for excessive oil accumulation) should be performed and documented prior to replacement of the valve seals, in order to eliminate other possible causes. Refer to the SIBs listed above for important diagnostic tips. Do not remove the intake manifolds to clean the intake valve carbon.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - August 1, 2018•Document ID: 10193494Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170318
- Date Added:
- May 17, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryButt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - July 1, 2018•Document ID: 10145320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
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