# Service bulletin SIB\-12\-15\-11

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10040852
- Published by NHTSA: 2011\-09\-13
- Manufacturer's number: SIB\-12\-15\-11
- Manufacturer's date: 2011\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. \*RM

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2000 to 2011 BMW 1 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2001 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2001 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2001 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2002 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2002 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2009 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2000 to 2009 BMW 5 SERIES
- 2004 to 2006 BMW X3
- 2011 BMW X3
- 2007 to 2009 BMW X3 SAV
- 2000 to 2006 BMW X5
- 2008 to 2011 BMW X5
- 2007 BMW X5 SAV
- 2000 to 2007 BMW X6
- 2008 to 2011 BMW X6

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023568](/recalls/tc/2023568.md), 2023-10-20: Engine
- [23V707000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V707000.md), 2023-10-20: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [2022095](/recalls/tc/2022095.md), 2022-03-02: Engine
- [22V119000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V119000.md), 2022-03-02: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\)
- [2019170](/recalls/tc/2019170.md), 2019-04-05: Engine
- [19V273000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V273000.md), 2019-04-04: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\)
- [18V336000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V336000.md), 2018-05-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [18V248000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V248000.md), 2018-04-18: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- [17V683000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V683000.md), 2017-10-30: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\)
- [2017470](/recalls/tc/2017470.md), 2017-09-28: Engine

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B063026](/bulletins/11033106.md), 2026-06-02, Other: ENGINE. Starter Return
- [B066425](/bulletins/11027015.md), 2026-01-06, Other: ENGINE. Gasket Return
- [B110614](/bulletins/11016414.md), 2025-04-03, Service campaign: ENGINE. This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and performance. To ensure these engines keep delivering the ultimate performance, we have designed this Care Package thatincludes a 6 point check, and if necessary, the replacement of one or more of the following powertraincomponents: Hot\-Film Air Mass Sensors PIEZO High Pressure Fuel Injectors Engine Vacuum Pump Fuel System Low Pressure Sensor/Feed Line Fresh Air Intake Turbo Seals Crankcase Ventilation Lines \(Hoses\)
- [B067124](/bulletins/11008322.md), 2024-10-03, Other: ENGINE. Thermostat Return
- [B160623](/bulletins/10247567.md), 2024-01-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module \(TFE\) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 \- Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 \- Message \(\- 0x33E\) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
- [B170222](/bulletins/10225107.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed \(CC Message ID166\).
- [SIB640521](/bulletins/10218378.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. A rattling/droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning \(AC\) is activated. Vibrations are felt in the driver's footwell.
- [SIB170222](/bulletins/10218366.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed \(CC Message ID166\).
- [SIB011918](/bulletins/10215746.md), 2022-07-18, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide \(NOx\) Sensor\(s\) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle original in\-service date.
- [SIM010717](/bulletins/10215024.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The engine?s intake charge\-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification

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