# Service bulletin B122114

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147189
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B122114
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

Engine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME. The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the proper fill level. After the vehicle is driven a short distance, the fuel gauge will update to full. When diagnosed, the following fault is stored in the DME: ? FC 193208 Fuel level, plausibility: deviation between consumption and level change Please proceed to the Procedure section. Vehicles with option 610 \(Head\-Up Display\) are not affected. Please follow the ISTA/D test plan for the applicable faults stored in the DME, including the one listed in this bulletin. CAUSE A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to incorrectly update while refilling. The error occurs when the vehicle is powered up after refilling.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147189-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147189-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Fuel system, Software

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 BMW 330E
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 335I
- 2016 BMW 340I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 535I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 550I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 640I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 650I
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M6
- 2014 to 2016 BMW X3
- 2014 to 2016 BMW X5
- 2015 to 2016 BMW X6

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- [613512](/bulletins/10162457.md), 2019-07-12, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Radio and Air Conditioning Functions Inoperative, When Vehicle is Moving. All audio and heating/air conditioning functions cannot be controlled when the vehicle is moving. After the vehicle is turned off and has entered sleep mode \(after approximately 30 minutes\), the system operates normally. CAUSE: Software error in the audio and air conditioning control panel.
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