# Service bulletin B130720

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10186215
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-02\-01
- Manufacturer's number: B130720
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-12\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

INCORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR THE HIGH\-PRESSURE PUMP IN ISTA: The current version of ISTA states the incorrect tightening torque for the High\-Pressure pump M6 mounting bolts to the cylinder head cover. The correct tightening torque is only 12 Nm for the M6 bolts.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10186215-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10186215-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Equipment and accessories, 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 2018 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2018 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 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2018 BMW M6
- 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

- [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
- [16V746000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V746000.md), 2016-10-17: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [2016505](/recalls/tc/2016505.md), 2016-10-13: Fuel System
- [13V339000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V339000.md), 2013-08-07: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE\-HEATER
- [2013266](/recalls/tc/2013266.md), 2013-08-02: Fuel System
- [2011310](/recalls/tc/2011310.md), 2011-08-19: Fuel System
- [11V441000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V441000.md), 2011-08-19: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE\-HEATER
- [2010369](/recalls/tc/2010369.md), 2010-10-27: Fuel System
- [10V518000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V518000.md), 2010-10-26: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B011724](/bulletins/11013036.md), 2025-01-23, Warranty extension: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. The Fuel Injector Condition\-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engine’s center fuel injector bore area that resulted after this location was periodically contaminated by engine coolant residue over time. This special program’s coverage is 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in\-service /first delivery date. It is subject to the same vehicle requirements and limitations criteria that applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. The repair / replacement of cooling system components and / or the fuel injectors for other issues are excluded under this special coverage.
- [B610524](/bulletins/10249032.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit \(HU\-H3\). FaultB7F8F9 â“ âHU\-H: Resetâ will be stored in the HU\-H3.
- [B160123](/bulletins/10249015.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro\-leak in the fuel evaporative \(EVAP\) system\(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection\). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 \- fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro\-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a “large leak,” after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan
- [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
- [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.
- [B160123](/bulletins/10239602.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro\-leak in the fuel evaporative \(EVAP\) system \(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection\). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 \- fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro\-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
- [B010122](/bulletins/10238062.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022. Note: This bulletin is a notice of a Class Action Settlement Service Campaign benefits that are now available.
- [B841422](/bulletins/10235206.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle \(i.e., Nav Map, coordinates\).
- [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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