# Service bulletin 122114

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: 10148165
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: 122114
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-12\-01
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## 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 Vehicles with option 610 \(Head\-Up Display\) are not affected. Follow the ISTA/D test plan for the applicable faults stored in the DME. CAUSE A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to incorrectly update while refilling.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10148165-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2011 to 2015 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 535D
- 2011 to 2015 BMW 535I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2015 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 650I
- 2012 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2015 BMW F800 R
- 2013 to 2015 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2015 BMW M6
- 2014 to 2015 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- [21V907000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V907000.md), 2021-11-19: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- [21V586000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V586000.md), 2021-07-29: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [16V746000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V746000.md), 2016-10-17: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
- [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
- [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation \(folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation\) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti\-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- [B651523](/bulletins/10238090.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the head unit \(HU\-H2\), activating the FSC \(German word Freischaltcode\) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- [B840822](/bulletins/10235205.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE \(VoLTE\) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services \(Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice\) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM\-1 and TCB\-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone \(paired mobile devices\) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
- [B010919](/bulletins/10230717.md), 2023-01-30, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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.
- [SIB662419](/bulletins/10218384.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
- [SIB011418](/bulletins/10218318.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Component specific limited warranty extension for the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve.
- [SIB651312](/bulletins/10214990.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Headunit High \(HU\-H\), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer \(CIC\) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 \(as of 7/2012 production\). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 \(HU\-H2\), also called NBT\-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 \(HU\-H4, also called MGU21\) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation \(HU\-B\) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO \(HU\-B2\) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low\-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.

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