# Service bulletin B270315

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151404
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B270315
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Vibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop. Chassis stabilization warning is displayed. Vehicle may exhibit a shudder or vibration when taking off from a stop. One or more of the following fault codes may be stored: LMV ? 440101 \- Transfer box \(VTG\): End of transmission service life reached ? 440105 \- Transfer box \(VTG \) Calibration Faulty ? 440115 \- Transfer box \(VTG\): Calibration angle deviation outside tolerance? 44011B \- Set torque outside of the torque characteristic curve EGS ? 420611 \- DSC interface \(wheel speed\): non\-permitted deviation of wheel speed \(actual speed of wheel RL/FL/RR/FR, 0x254\) from output speed and turbine speed DSC ? 48097D \- Transfer box: Fault, clutch position known, only rear\-wheel drive These symptoms or faults would be stored on a vehicle with low mileage \(\< 12,500 miles\). CAUSE A front or rear differential with the incorrect gear ratio was installed in the car. The front and rear differentials need to be geared exactly the same for the xDrive to function properly.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10151404-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10151404-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 BMW 330E
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 335I
- 2016 BMW 340I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 535I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 650I
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 740I
- 2011 BMW 740I US
- 2015 BMW 740LD
- 2011 to 2015 BMW 740LI
- 2009 to 2015 BMW 750I
- 2009 to 2015 BMW 750LI
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 760LI
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 760LI
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M6
- 2012 to 2015 BMW X1 SAV
- 2011 to 2016 BMW X3
- 2015 to 2016 BMW X4
- 2007 to 2016 BMW X5
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X5 M
- 2008 to 2016 BMW X6
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X6 M

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [20V185000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V185000.md), 2020-03-26: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
- [2020127](/recalls/tc/2020127.md), 2020-03-25: Powertrain
- [2017113](/recalls/tc/2017113.md), 2017-03-03: Powertrain
- [17V138000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V138000.md), 2017-03-02: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [17V067000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V067000.md), 2017-02-02: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
- [16V540000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V540000.md), 2016-07-19: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [16V311000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V311000.md), 2016-05-17: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [2016226](/recalls/tc/2016226.md), 2016-05-13: Powertrain
- [2015552](/recalls/tc/2015552.md), 2015-11-19: Powertrain
- [2014435](/recalls/tc/2014435.md), 2014-10-03: Powertrain

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B011224](/bulletins/11009424.md), 2024-10-28, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN. The Electrical Machine Electronics \(EME\)Modules limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10years/120,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service date
- [B122519](/bulletins/10230722.md), 2023-01-30, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. After an automatic engine start \(MSA start\), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
- [SIB612817](/bulletins/10215017.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. SME FAULT CODE 21F04B \- One or several of the following check control messages \(CCM\) may be displayed: Engine fault\! Power loss" Powertrain malfunction, Hybrid system malfunctioning.
- [B110221](/bulletins/10204656.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
- [B110317](/bulletins/10203331.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date
- [B120115](/bulletins/10179810.md), 2020-09-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. N20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault: 195002 Stored in DME: The Service Engine Soon \(MIL\) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored: 195002 \- Differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, electrical: Short circuit to ground During engine operation, vibration and movement of the sensor can damage the pin contacts of the harness connector, or cause a break in the wiring.
- [B012618](/bulletins/10177616.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears, one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose, missing and/or broken due to corrosion.
- [B012618](/bulletins/10176357.md), 2020-06-15, Service bulletin: WHEELS; PARKING BRAKE; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS \- LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose missing and/or broken due to corrosion.
- [B122716](/bulletins/10175270.md), 2020-05-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. DIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE: Vehicle will not go into "eDrive". No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis. "eDrive" may be greyed\-out in the Central Information Display \(CID\) and is not selectable. MSA deactivation. 12 Volt battery failure. Intelligent Battery Sensor \(IBS\) failure.
- [B110208](/bulletins/10175267.md), 2020-05-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" \(MIL\) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. If the ignition is cycled the engine then usually performs normally.

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