# Service bulletin 121313

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10150066
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 121313
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-06\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

N55 Engine Does Not Start on First Attempt when Cold. The engine turns over but does not start on the first attempt. It will normally start on the second or third attempt, and no faults are stored in the DME. This occurs sporadically, usually at low ambient temperatures and when the engine is also cold. Unfavorable DME software in conjunction with a partially charged battery

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150066-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150066-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2013 BMW 535I
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [14V176000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V176000.md), 2014-04-10: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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
- [SIB011918](/bulletins/10215746.md), 2022-07-18, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide \(NOx\) Sensor\(s\) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle original in\-service date.
- [SIM010717](/bulletins/10215024.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The engine?s intake charge\-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
- [B111614](/bulletins/10211851.md), 2022-05-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT mandatory Technical Campaigns or Recalls. They should be completed only based on parts availability, workshop capacity, and the customer's schedule.
- [B011321](/bulletins/10199287.md), 2021-07-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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
- [B011321](/bulletins/10198894.md), 2021-07-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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
- [B010518](/bulletins/10172479.md), 2020-03-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE. LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly \(hard starting\) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon \(MIL\) lamp is on.
- [B122319](/bulletins/10163995.md), 2019-08-19, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) and an engine malfunction check control message \(CCM \#29\) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
- [B111216](/bulletins/10163994.md), 2019-08-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. One or more of the crankcase ventilation hoses are not FPM \(fluoroelastomer\) rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic corrugated hoses are not fitted with the self\-locking spacers. The self\-locking spacers maintain an air gap between the hoses and the hot engine components.
- [B110919](/bulletins/10163029.md), 2019-07-22, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after programming the vehicle or with a customer complaint.

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