# Service bulletin B612315

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10160267
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-05\-20
- Manufacturer's number: B612315
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

## NHTSA's summary

The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160267-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors, Wipers and washers

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 230I
- 2013 to 2017 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2017 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 330E
- 2017 BMW 330I
- 2019 BMW 330I
- 2012 to 2017 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
- 2018 BMW 530E
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 530I
- 2018 BMW 540D
- 2017 BMW 540I
- 2018 BMW 640I
- 2017 BMW 740E
- 2017 BMW 740I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 740LI
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 750LI
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2018 BMW C 400 X
- 2017 BMW F800 R
- 2014 to 2018 BMW I3
- 2014 to 2017 BMW I8
- 2019 BMW I8
- 2016 to 2018 BMW M2
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW M240I
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M3
- 2015 to 2018 BMW M4
- 2018 BMW M5
- 2017 BMW M550I
- 2017 BMW M760I
- 2019 BMW M850I
- 2017 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2018 BMW R NINE T
- 2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
- 2018 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE
- 2018 BMW S1000 R
- 2016 to 2017 BMW X1
- 2016 to 2017 BMW X1 SAV
- 2018 BMW X2
- 2018 to 2019 BMW X3
- 2019 BMW X4
- 2014 to 2017 BMW X5
- 2019 BMW X5
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X6
- 2019 BMW X6 M
- 2019 BMW X7
- 2019 BMW Z4

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B610220](/bulletins/10242699.md), 2023-09-25, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; STRUCTURE. ?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area \(A pillar\). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat, even surface; the noise is no longer present.
- [B610622](/bulletins/10212794.md), 2022-05-31, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER. No actuation of front and rear windscreen wipers is possible.
- [B610615](/bulletins/10194305.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Washer Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads: Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
- [B612315](/bulletins/10184584.md), 2020-12-21, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
- [B610220](/bulletins/10174017.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. KNOCKING NOISE FROM WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR: When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area \(A pillar\). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat even surface; the noise is no longer present. CAUSE Washer fluid reservoir movement caused by mounting bracket clearance.
- [B612315](/bulletins/10169468.md), 2019-12-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch. A non\-approved washer fluid was used that is silicone\-based. Silicone\-based fluids are not compatible with the contactless capacitive level sensor. Fluids that contain a silicone additive are normally colored other than blue.
- [B610819](/bulletins/10163049.md), 2019-07-22, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING. Service Information June 2019 General Electrical Systems B61 08 19 Technical Service WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWITCH ON BY THEMSELVES. The windshield wipers switch on by themselves and can no longer be switched off despite activation of the switch. An internal software error in the SZL \(steering column switch cluster\).
- [Radio and Air Co](/bulletins/10162432.md), 2019-07-12, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. "Service Action: Program Control Units \(FEM\). One or more of the following situations may occur when using the windshield wipers: \* After the wipers are switched off, they do not remain in the park position, but in the middle of the windshield. \* The wipers continue to operate even when the ignition is switched off. \* The wipers only partially moved when switched on. \* Hazard warning lights flash permanently. \* Vehicle locks and unlocks on its own. \* Interior lights turn on by themselves. \* The trunk lid cannot be opened. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F30 which were produced October 2011 to August 2012. In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B\-pillar label for code number 631. If code number 631 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 631 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet \(Dealer Communication System\) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action."
- [B612315](/bulletins/10160350.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
- [B612315](/bulletins/10151268.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. "The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full. The low washer fluid warning light is illuminated even though the washer fluid tank is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch. CAUSE A non\-approved washer fluid is used \(fluids that contain a silicone additive, normally colored other than blue\). INFORMATION The washer fluid level sensor is a contactless capacitive sensor. The sensor sends a low fluid level signal to the gateway module \(FEM \- Front Electronics Module or BDC \- Body Domain Controller\) which in turn displays a low washer fluid warning in the instrument cluster. The use of a ""non\-approved"" washer fluid \(silicone\-based fluid\) can cause the low fluid warning light to come on even when the reservoir is full. Refer to ISTA document ""FB\-GZ\-B17A\-F20 Washer fluid level sensor"" for information on how this capacitive sensor operates."

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