# Service bulletin B122114

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10152305
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-17
- Manufacturer's number: B122114
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Engine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME. The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the proper fill level. After the vehicle is driven a short distance, the fuel gauge will update to full. When diagnosed, the following fault is stored in the DME: ? FC 193208 Fuel level, plausibility: deviation between consumption and level change Please proceed to the Procedure section. Vehicles with option 610 \(Head\-Up Display\) are not affected. Please follow the ISTA/D test plan for the applicable faults stored in the DME, including the one listed in this bulletin. CAUSE A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to incorrectly update while refilling. The error occurs when the vehicle is powered up after refilling.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10152305-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system

## 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
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 535I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 550I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 640I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 650I
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2015 to 2016 BMW F800 R
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M6
- 2014 to 2016 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE
- 2014 to 2016 BMW X3
- 2014 to 2016 BMW X5
- 2015 to 2016 BMW X6

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026332](/recalls/tc/2026332.md), 2026-07-08: Electrical
- [26V441000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V441000.md), 2026-07-08: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- [2019310](/recalls/tc/2019310.md), 2019-06-20: Electrical
- [16V919000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V919000.md), 2016-12-21: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2015343](/recalls/tc/2015343.md), 2015-07-30: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

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- [B012016](/bulletins/11014417.md), 2025-02-24, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B011124](/bulletins/11012073.md), 2024-12-31, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. the High\-Voltage \(HV\) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors \(Internal NTC repair kit\-specific\) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service/first delivery date.
- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
- [B612723](/bulletins/10247578.md), 2024-01-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
- [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation \(folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation\) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti\-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- [B612723](/bulletins/10245377.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
- [B651523](/bulletins/10238090.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the head unit \(HU\-H2\), activating the FSC \(German word Freischaltcode\) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- [B840822](/bulletins/10235205.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE \(VoLTE\) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services \(Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice\) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM\-1 and TCB\-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone \(paired mobile devices\) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.

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