# Service bulletin B111615

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151249
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B111615
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

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-10151249-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151249-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Exhaust and emissions

## 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

- [2024468](/recalls/tc/2024468.md), 2024-08-13: Engine
- [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- [2023568](/recalls/tc/2023568.md), 2023-10-20: Engine
- [23V707000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V707000.md), 2023-10-20: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [2022095](/recalls/tc/2022095.md), 2022-03-02: Engine
- [22V119000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V119000.md), 2022-03-02: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\)
- [2021711](/recalls/tc/2021711.md), 2021-11-19: Engine
- [2018587](/recalls/tc/2018587.md), 2018-10-26: Engine
- [18V755000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V755000.md), 2018-10-25: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\)
- [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

- [b011125](/bulletins/11037504.md), 2026-09-28, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler \(with EGR Valve\) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B010224](/bulletins/11035496.md), 2026-08-03, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B011325](/bulletins/11032733.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B010224](/bulletins/11032730.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service date.
- [B062626](/bulletins/11031897.md), 2026-05-01, Other: ENGINE. Inlet Hose Return
- [B061626](/bulletins/11029016.md), 2026-02-25, Other: ENGINE. Double Pipe Return
- [B010122](/bulletins/11028000.md), 2026-02-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63TU1 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT SVC CAMPAIGN: OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR
- [B011325](/bulletins/11024201.md), 2025-10-09, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B011125](/bulletins/11022862.md), 2025-09-06, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler \(with EGR Valve\) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B010125](/bulletins/11022861.md), 2025-09-06, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.

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