# Service bulletin B121016

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151254
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B121016
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

"N63T Drivetrain Malfunction Message after Driving for Several Hours. F01, F02, F07 Target integration level: F001\-16\-07\-501 or higher ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message displayed with reduced engine power. Erroneous misfire faults may be stored for cylinders 3 and 6. The situation is most likely to occur after driving for several hours at constant highway speeds with light throttle \(low load and low engine speed\). Cycling ignition off and back on again clears the ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning DME software \(plausibility check error\)"

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151254-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151254-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2013 to 2014 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 to 2014 BMW 650I
- 2009 to 2014 BMW 750I
- 2009 to 2014 BMW 750LI

## 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

- [B010122](/bulletins/11028000.md), 2026-02-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63TU1 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT SVC CAMPAIGN: OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR
- [B065924](/bulletins/11006760.md), 2024-09-02, Other: ENGINE. Radiator Return
- [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.
- [B012218](/bulletins/10178991.md), 2020-08-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT \- BATTERY SERVICE BENEFIT \- RETROFITS/ REPLACEMENTS: This Service Information bulletin applies to: Class vehicles in operation on the road \(Applicable N63 engine model vehicles\); by Class members \(Class Vehicle owners on the date this settlement became effective\), And it provides diagnostic/repairs instructions, as well as, Warranty Information for performed remedies.
- [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.
- [B012918](/bulletins/10167978.md), 2019-11-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63 ENGINE VEHICLES: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR ENGINE OILCONSUMPTION/BATTER. What's New: The short\-term extension window of one \(1\) year/12,000 miles from date of the settlement has expired.
- [B012118](/bulletins/10167977.md), 2019-11-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS/REPAIRS \(VERSION 12.0\). What's New: Engine Timing Chain Guide Pre\-Inspection \(with Valve Stem Seal Repair\) instruction added Updated N63 Replacement Engine Assembly/Part statement added Warranty Information section updated, including the current coverage and attachments.

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