# Service bulletin B110815

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151248
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B110815
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

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

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151248-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151248-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories, Fuel system, Turbocharger or supercharger

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2013 BMW 1 SERIES M
- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2011 to 2014 BMW 528I
- 2014 BMW 535D
- 2011 to 2014 BMW 535I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2014 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 650I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 740I
- 2011 BMW 740I US
- 2011 to 2013 BMW 740LI
- 2009 to 2013 BMW 750I
- 2009 to 2013 BMW 750LI
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 760LI
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7
- 2013 to 2014 BMW M5
- 2013 BMW M6
- 2009 to 2013 BMW X5
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X5 M
- 2008 to 2014 BMW X6
- 2010 to 2011 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X6 M

## 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
- [11V521000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V521000.md), 2011-10-20: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B110413](/bulletins/10151352.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\); ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Oil Consumption. The customer complains that the "low engine oil" message is displayed too frequently. CAUSE The cause is related to, but not limited to, one or more of the following components and systems shown below: Turbocharger Crankcase ventilation Engine gasket leaks Internal engine tolerances and sealing Improper filling or topping up Use the troubleshooting procedure below to help identify the cause.
- [B111615](/bulletins/10151072.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. 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.
- [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
- [SIB\-17\-03\-09](/bulletins/10033132.md), 2010-07-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. BMW VEHICLES: N63 TURBOCHARGER AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAULTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES STORED IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE. TURBOCHARGER COOLANT PUMP, CONTROL LINE, ELECTRIC, 0X1016\-LINE INTERRUPTION. AN INTERNAL COMPONENT FAULT OF THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP WILL CAUSE IT TO NOT POWER UP INTERMITTENTLY. IMPROVED PUMPS WENT INTO PRODUCTION ON 6/3/09. MODELS E70, E71, E72, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10. \*PE UPDATED 2/7/11. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. \*PE
- [SI\-B12\-28\-07](/bulletins/10031684.md), 2010-01-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. BMW: COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAS ENTERED THE ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE AND THAT THE TURBOCHARGER BOOST IS REDUCED. E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, E61, AND E71. ALL MODELS WITH NAY ENGINES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. \*PE UPDATED 09/30/11. \*PE

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