# Service bulletin 120415 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: 10147595 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13 - Manufacturer's number: 120415 - Manufacturer's date: 2015\-01\-01 - NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE ## NHTSA's summary SUBJECT DME Internal and Valvetronic Faults Set at Cold Ambient Temperatures. The Service Engine Soon light \(MIL\) can be illuminated with the erroneous internal and Valvetronic faults stored in the DME. The MIL will only come on if the fault has been detected on two \(or more\) consecutive drive cycles. The following fault codes may be stored in the DME: E Seriesz 36AE \- DME, internal fault, Valvetronic: Current implausible One or more of the following secondary faults may also be stored: z 2DE2 \- Valvetronic, actuation, voltage phase: Line disconnection z 2DE3 \- Valvetronic, actuation, volt phase: Line disconnection z 2DE4 \- Valvetronic, actuation, volt phase: Line disconnection F Seriesz 1F0905 \- DME, internal fault, Valvetronic: Current implausible One or more of the following secondary faults may also be stored: z 135B10 \- Valvetronic, actuation, voltage phase: Line disconnection z 135B11 \- Valvetronic, actuation, volt phase: Line disconnection z 135B12 \- Valvetronic, actuation, volt phase: Line disconnection Engine performance and driving characteristics are not affected. DME software diagnostic sensitivity. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147595-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147595-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Electrical system, Engine ## Vehicles listed - 2008 to 2012 BMW 128I - 2009 BMW 128I US - 2011 BMW 128I US - 2008 to 2013 BMW 135I - 2007 BMW 135I COUPE - 2011 BMW 135I US - 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I - 2013 to 2016 BMW 320I - 2006 BMW 325I - 2006 BMW 325XI - 2007 to 2010 BMW 328 - 2014 to 2016 BMW 328D - 2007 to 2016 BMW 328I - 2007 to 2008 BMW 328XI - 2009 to 2010 BMW 328XI - 2016 BMW 330E - 2006 BMW 330I - 2006 BMW 330XI - 2007 to 2010 BMW 335 - 2009 to 2011 BMW 335D - 2007 to 2016 BMW 335I - 2011 BMW 335I US - 2011 BMW 335IS - 2013 BMW 335IS - 2007 to 2008 BMW 335XI - 2009 to 2010 BMW 335XI - 2016 BMW 340I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I - 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE - 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D - 2011 to 2016 BMW 535I - 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO - 2011 BMW 535I US - 2011 to 2016 BMW 550I - 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO - 2012 to 2016 BMW 640I - 2012 to 2016 BMW 650I - 2012 to 2015 BMW 740I - 2011 BMW 740I US - 2015 BMW 740LD - 2011 to 2015 BMW 740LI - 2009 to 2015 BMW 750I - 2009 to 2015 BMW 750LI - 2010 to 2012 BMW 760LI - 2014 to 2015 BMW 760LI - 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 - 2012 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 - 2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 - 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7 - 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I - 2008 to 2013 BMW M3 - 2011 BMW M3 US - 2013 to 2016 BMW M5 - 2013 to 2016 BMW M6 - 2012 to 2015 BMW X1 SAV - 2011 to 2016 BMW X3 - 2015 to 2016 BMW X4 - 2007 to 2016 BMW X5 - 2010 to 2012 BMW X5 M - 2008 to 2014 BMW X6 - 2010 to 2012 BMW X6 M - 2009 to 2016 BMW Z4 ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [2026332](/recalls/tc/2026332.md), 2026-07-08: Electrical - [2024468](/recalls/tc/2024468.md), 2024-08-13: Engine - [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP - [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 \(PCV\) - [2021711](/recalls/tc/2021711.md), 2021-11-19: Engine - [19V579000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V579000.md), 2019-08-06: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING - [2019310](/recalls/tc/2019310.md), 2019-06-20: Electrical ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [B611025](/bulletins/11037510.md), 2026-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programmingprocedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors - [b011125](/bulletins/11037504.md), 2026-09-28, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler \(with EGR Valve\) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date. - [B012016](/bulletins/11032735.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date. - [B062626](/bulletins/11031897.md), 2026-05-01, Other: ENGINE. Inlet Hose Return - [B611026](/bulletins/11031570.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programming procedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors - [B061626](/bulletins/11029016.md), 2026-02-25, Other: ENGINE. Double Pipe Return - [B010122](/bulletins/11028000.md), 2026-02-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63TU1 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT SVC CAMPAIGN: OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR - [B066425](/bulletins/11027015.md), 2026-01-06, Other: ENGINE. Gasket Return - [B011018](/bulletins/11022359.md), 2025-09-03, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The N57T diesel engine’s Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler’s component\-specific extended limited warranty \(ELW\) now includes more Model vehicles. - [B011125](/bulletins/11021811.md), 2025-08-13, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler \(with EGR Valve\) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10147595](/v1/bulletins/10147595) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20120415&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10147595&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20120415)