# Service bulletin B012118

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10163026
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-07\-22
- Manufacturer's number: B012118
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-06\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

N63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day\-to\-day operational use of the vehicle.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163026-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163026-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2013 BMW 1 SERIES M
- 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 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
- 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
- 2015 BMW B7 ALPINA
- 2013 BMW F800 R
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2017 BMW M6
- 2011 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2014 to 2016 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE
- 2007 to 2013 BMW X5
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X5 M
- 2008 to 2014 BMW X6
- 2010 to 2011 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X6 M

## 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
- [2023568](/recalls/tc/2023568.md), 2023-10-20: Engine
- [23V707000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V707000.md), 2023-10-20: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [2022095](/recalls/tc/2022095.md), 2022-03-02: Engine
- [18V755000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V755000.md), 2018-10-25: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\)
- [18V674000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V674000.md), 2018-09-26: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [18V336000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V336000.md), 2018-05-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [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 \(PCV\)
- [2017470](/recalls/tc/2017470.md), 2017-09-28: 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
- [B066425](/bulletins/11027015.md), 2026-01-06, Other: ENGINE. Gasket Return
- [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.
- [B110614](/bulletins/11016414.md), 2025-04-03, Service campaign: ENGINE. This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and performance. To ensure these engines keep delivering the ultimate performance, we have designed this Care Package thatincludes a 6 point check, and if necessary, the replacement of one or more of the following powertraincomponents: Hot\-Film Air Mass Sensors PIEZO High Pressure Fuel Injectors Engine Vacuum Pump Fuel System Low Pressure Sensor/Feed Line Fresh Air Intake Turbo Seals Crankcase Ventilation Lines \(Hoses\)
- [B065924](/bulletins/11006760.md), 2024-09-02, Other: ENGINE. Radiator Return
- [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.

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