# Service bulletin B120516

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151355
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B120516
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-06\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

"N55 \- ENGINE MALFUNCTION WARNING DUE TO VAPOR FORMING IN THE FUEL SYSTEM This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 05 16 dated April 2016. The Engine ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" Check Control warning is displayed and the Service Engine Soon \(MIL\) Lamp may also be on. In areas where winterized fuel is used, this situation may occur after prolonged periods of engine idling or ""stop and go"" driving. Additional symptoms that may be present: rough running poor engine performance difficulty in starting the engine. Either or both of the following fault codes can be stored in the DME. 11A002 \- Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low 11AC02 \- Fuel high pressure, plausibility, cold start: Pressure too low In addition any of the following faults may also be stored: 119404 \- Rail pressure sensor, signal: Permanently stuck 118001 \- Mixture control: mixture too lean 118401 \- Mixture control: mixture too lean; large deviation Vapor formation in the fuel system from fuel quality characteristics of certain winter fuel blends along with high engine compartment temperatures."

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10151355-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D
- 2011 to 2017 BMW 535I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2017 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 650I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2017 BMW M6
- 2014 to 2016 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- [21V907000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V907000.md), 2021-11-19: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- [21V586000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V586000.md), 2021-07-29: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [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
- [17V683000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V683000.md), 2017-10-30: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\)
- [16V746000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V746000.md), 2016-10-17: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [14V176000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V176000.md), 2014-04-10: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [12V475000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V475000.md), 2012-09-28: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

## 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.
- [B010122](/bulletins/11028000.md), 2026-02-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63TU1 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT SVC CAMPAIGN: OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR
- [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.
- [B010520](/bulletins/11022852.md), 2025-09-05, Warranty extension: ENGINE. N47/N57 DIESEL ENGINE EGR COOLER REVISED EXT LTD WTY\(ELW\) COVERAGE/PROCEDURE
- [B011018](/bulletins/11022359.md), 2025-09-03, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The N57T diesel engine’s Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Cooler’s component\-specific extended limited warranty \(ELW\) now includes more Model vehicles.
- [B011125](/bulletins/11021811.md), 2025-08-13, 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.
- [B120721](/bulletins/10252038.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Check Control message \(CCM\) indicates: \(ID 213\): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 \- Starter alternator / belt for 48V system \(OSA\_RIEMEN\_RISS\): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.
- [B010520](/bulletins/10249439.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) on. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated air mass too high 27F000 Charge air hose monitoring in idle: Charge air hose fallen down 290900 Air system, air to EGR air mass flow plausibility: Measured air mass compared to calculated air mass too high 290A00 Air system, air to EGR air mass flow plausibility: measured air mass compared to calculated air mass too high and high charging pressure control deviation
- [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
- [B120721](/bulletins/10245367.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Check Control message \(CCM\) indicates: \(ID 213\): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 \- Starter alternator / belt for 48V system \(OSA\_RIEMEN\_RISS\): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.

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