# Service bulletin B161514

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10150905
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B161514
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-01\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

## NHTSA's summary

SI B16 15 14 January 2016 Fuel Supply Systems Technical Service.This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 15 14 dated December 2014, designates changes to this revision. SUBJECT NVLD Tank Leakage FC 190302 Fuel Tank Ventilation and Purge Air System Micro Leak . The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the DME memory: FC 190302 Fuel tank ventilation and purge air system micro leak leakage greater than 0\_5 mm. CAUSE: Contamination of the NVLD pressure switch diaphragm and/or the contamination of the NVLD dust filter.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10150905-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10150905-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Fuel system, Fuel tank

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2015 BMW 228I
- 2013 to 2015 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 328I
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 335I
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 428I
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 435I
- 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 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
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7
- 2014 to 2015 BMW M235I
- 2015 BMW M3
- 2015 BMW M4
- 2013 to 2015 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2015 BMW M6
- 2011 to 2015 BMW X3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW X5
- 2015 BMW X6

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B011817](/bulletins/10160241.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. N63T HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HDP LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 18 17 dated July 2018.
- [B010416](/bulletins/10151159.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. "N54 Tank Leak Diagnostic Module \(DMTL\) Pump: Technical Service Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles SUBJECT N54 Tank Leak Diagnostic Module \(DMTL\) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles F01 \(740i Sedan\) Model Year 2012 produced 2/17/2011 to 6/20/2012 F02 \(740i Sedan LWB\) Model Year 2012 produced 2/28/2011 to 6/20/2012 With the N54 engine INFORMATION For the above\-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(""BMW NA""\) is extending the limited warranty for the tank leak diagnostic module \(DMTL\) pump to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date. Item \#1: This ""component\-specific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA will be sending VIN\-specific customer notification letters in a phased release. "
- [B160715](/bulletins/10151083.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. SI B16 07 15 February 2016 Fuel Supply Systems Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 07 15 dated January 2016. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Fuel Tank Non\-Return Valve Faults with SES Light. Check Engine Light is illuminated and the following faults are stored in the DME: 0x191A94 \- Fuel tank non\-return valve: clamped shut 0x191A93 \- Fuel tank non\-return valve: clamped open CAUSE Software and hardware errors
- [B160616](/bulletins/10150966.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE LOW\-PRESSURE ELECTRIC IN\-TANK FUEL Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery or the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
- [B160715](/bulletins/10147764.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Fuel Tank Non\-Return Valve Faults with SES Light. Check Engine Light is illuminated and the following faults are stored in the DME: 0x191A94 \- Fuel tank non\-return valve: clamped shut 0x191A93 \- Fuel tank non\-return valve: clamped open CAUSE Software and hardware errors
- [16 06 15](/bulletins/10059009.md), 2016-01-12, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT VENTING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AND THERE MAY ALSO DIFFICULTY REFILLING THE TANK. \*MA
- [SIB\-16\-03\-12](/bulletins/10043687.md), 2012-04-21, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. BMW: THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKAGE IS FOUND, WHEN USING THE NVLD TANK LEAKAGE TEST PLAN. \*PE UPDATED 1/18/13. \*PE
- [SIB\-13\-01\-11](/bulletins/10039767.md), 2011-08-10, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. BMW: A PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THE TANK VENTILATION VALVE. \*RM UPDATED 4/24/12. \*PE

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