# Service bulletin B111615

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151072
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B111615
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

## NHTSA's summary

February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 16 15 dated September 2015 SUBJECT N20 and N26 engine: Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine. When starting a cold engine, blue smoke can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10\-20 seconds. No turbo charger boost faults are stored and no drivability issues can be detected. CAUSE When the vehicle is parked overnight the engine oil pressure will equalize and may leak past the turbo charger exhaust side turbine seal.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151072-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151072-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Exhaust and emissions, Turbocharger or supercharger

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2017 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2017 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 330E
- 2017 BMW 330I
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 335I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 340I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 430I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 440I
- 2017 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 535I
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 550I
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2012 to 2015 BMW X1 SAV
- 2011 to 2017 BMW X3
- 2009 to 2016 BMW Z4

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V248000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V248000.md), 2018-04-18: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B111516](/bulletins/10153738.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. B58 ENGINE: OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER. Engine oil \(1\) can be seen leaking from the bottom of the turbocharger near the band clamp \(2\). The turbocharger band clamp is loose.
- [B110815](/bulletins/10151248.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated November 2015. SUBJECT N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. SI B11 07 11 \- Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs SI B11 07 12 \- N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints SI B11 01 13 \- N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top\-ups and Refill Capacity SI B11 03 13 \- Engine Oil Consumption \(all models\) If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil
- [B111716](/bulletins/10146528.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. ?VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 16E\-A05 \- N26 ENGINE: REPLACE TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY LINE . Carbonization of the turbocharger sealing ring can cause the exhaust to smoke briefly during cold start up.
- [SIB\-01\-02\-12](/bulletins/10052615.md), 2013-08-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN EMISSIONS WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS/82,00 MILES ON ENGINE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE. MODELS 2008\-2010 E60, E61, E71, E82, E88, AND 2009\-2010 E89, AND 2007\-2010 E90, E92, E93. \*PE
- [SIB\-11\-07\-11](/bulletins/10040845.md), 2011-09-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. BMW: LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND TURBOCHARGER NOISE DUE TO THE OIL SUPPLY RESTRICTED, CAUSING OIL STARVATION AND RESULTING IN THE SEIZING OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. \*RM UPDATED 7/09/13. \*PE UPDATED 9/25/15. \*PE

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