Service bulletin B012316

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)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10146808
Published by NHTSA	2018-11-05
Manufacturer's number	B012316
Manufacturer's date	2016-09-01
NHTSA component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA's summary

"SCR ACTIVE TANK (RESERVOIR): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicle, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the SCR Active Tank to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date."

The document

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Components

Fuel system

Vehicles listed
BMW X5	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
16V746000	2016-10-17. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2016505	2016-10-13. Fuel System
13V339000	2013-08-07. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
2013266	2013-08-02. Fuel System
2011310	2011-08-19. Fuel System
11V441000	2011-08-19. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

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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SIB160222	2022-08-22. Service bulletin. The fuel gauge may indicate the incorrect fuel level (full and reserve).
B650621	2021-08-23. Service bulletin. SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
B011321	2021-07-19. Service bulletin. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al
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B130720	2021-02-01. Service bulletin. INCORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP IN ISTA: The current version of ISTA states the incorrect tightening torque for the High-Pressure pump M6 mounting bolts to the cylinder head cover. The correct tightening torque is only 12 Nm for the M6 bolts.
B110815	2018-12-10. Service bulletin. This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated November 2015. SUBJECT N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. SI B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs SI B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints SI B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity SI 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 Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil
B010511	2018-12-10. Service bulletin. "SI B01 05 11 March 2016 Warranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 012 11 dated December 2012. Please read this Service Information bulletin in its entirety: the part information and content format has been completely updated. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N52K Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the tank leak diagnostic module (DMTL) pump to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date Item #3: This ""componentspecific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Note: For items #1, #2 and #7, please refer to the ""Parts Information"" section. 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. Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA has sent VIN-specific customer notification letters (examples attached)."
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