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Service bulletin SB-1214

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10049439
Published by NHTSA2013-01-16
Manufacturer's numberSB-1214
Manufacturer's date2012-10-12
NHTSA componentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE

NHTSA's summary

BMW: VEHICLES NEEDS DIAGNOSING FOR N63 MISFIRE FAULTS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. LACK OF DIAGNOSING ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS AND REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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, Fuel system

Vehicles listed
BMW 128I2012
BMW 135I2012
BMW 3 SERIES2012
BMW 3 SERIES2012
BMW 3 SERIES2012
BMW 325I2012
BMW 328I2012
BMW 335I2012
BMW 5 SERIES2012
BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO2012
BMW 528I2012
BMW 535I2012
BMW 535XI2012
BMW 550I2012
BMW 6 SERIES2012
BMW 7-SERIES2012
BMW 740I2012
BMW 750LI2012
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW K 1300 S2012
BMW K 1600 GTL2012
BMW R 1200 GS2012
BMW R 1200 RT2012
BMW S 1000 RR2012
BMW X32012
BMW X52012
BMW X5 SAV2012
BMW X62012
BMW Z42012

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20247052024-11-19. Engine
20244682024-08-13. Engine
24V6080002024-08-13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
20235682023-10-20. Engine
23V7070002023-10-20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
20220952022-03-02. Engine
22V1190002022-03-02. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
20210562021-02-09. Fuel System
21V0600002021-02-08. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
20V4710002020-08-10. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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B0639242024-06-01. Service bulletin. Hot-Film Air Mass Meter Return
B1606232024-01-03. Service bulletin. 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
MC1602142023-12-06. Service bulletin. BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender “Fuel Strip” equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
MC1103222023-10-01. Service bulletin. During the production of the intake camshaft there was a change in the coolant used to prevent localized overheating of parts of the camshaft. Because of this, certain parts of the camshaft may have a changed surface hardness that can result in increased wear of the rocker arms and camshaft over time.
B0109192023-01-30. Service bulletin. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
B1702222022-10-31. Service bulletin. 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).
SIB1602222022-08-22. Service bulletin. The fuel gauge may indicate the incorrect fuel level (full and reserve).
SIB1702222022-08-22. Service bulletin. 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).
SIB0119182022-07-18. Service bulletin. 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.