# Service bulletin 120113

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: 10148252
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: 120113
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

"Transmission Intermittently Goes into ""P"" or ""N"" After MSA Engine Start. After an MSA engine start, the transmission intermittently goes into the Park \(P\) or Neutral \(N\) position without any customer influence. This problem can be sporadic, difficult to reproduce, and no relevant faults are stored. Unfavorable DME/EGS software"

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10148252-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 BMW 320I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 328I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 335I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 528I
- 2011 to 2014 BMW 535I
- 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2012 to 2014 BMW 640I
- 2013 BMW 740I
- 2013 BMW 740LI
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2011 to 2013 BMW X3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [17V067000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V067000.md), 2017-02-02: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
- [2014435](/recalls/tc/2014435.md), 2014-10-03: Powertrain

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B011224](/bulletins/11009424.md), 2024-10-28, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN. The Electrical Machine Electronics \(EME\)Modules limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10years/120,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service date
- [B122519](/bulletins/10230722.md), 2023-01-30, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. After an automatic engine start \(MSA start\), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
- [B110221](/bulletins/10204656.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
- [B110317](/bulletins/10203331.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date
- [B120115](/bulletins/10179810.md), 2020-09-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. N20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault: 195002 Stored in DME: The Service Engine Soon \(MIL\) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored: 195002 \- Differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, electrical: Short circuit to ground During engine operation, vibration and movement of the sensor can damage the pin contacts of the harness connector, or cause a break in the wiring.
- [B012618](/bulletins/10177616.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears, one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose, missing and/or broken due to corrosion.
- [B012618](/bulletins/10176357.md), 2020-06-15, Service bulletin: WHEELS; PARKING BRAKE; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS \- LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose missing and/or broken due to corrosion.
- [B110208](/bulletins/10175267.md), 2020-05-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" \(MIL\) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. If the ignition is cycled the engine then usually performs normally.
- [B340517](/bulletins/10174009.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 3\) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
- [121712](/bulletins/10162396.md), 2019-07-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. N52T / N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response. A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting. This situation can be more noticeable while driving on roads with slight turns or with an increasing gradient. Unfavorable EGS and DME software

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