# Service bulletin B170318

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10193494
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-17
- Manufacturer's number: B170318
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display \(CC message ID 166\). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10193494-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10193494-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 BMW 1 SERIES M
- 2013 BMW 128I
- 2013 BMW 135I
- 2013 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2013 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2013 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2013 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2013 BMW 320I
- 2013 BMW 320XI
- 2013 BMW 328
- 2013 BMW 328D
- 2013 BMW 328I
- 2013 BMW 328XI
- 2013 BMW 335
- 2013 BMW 335I
- 2013 BMW 335IS
- 2013 BMW 335XI
- 2013 BMW 528I
- 2013 BMW 528XI
- 2013 BMW 530I
- 2013 BMW 535I
- 2013 BMW 535XI
- 2013 BMW 550I
- 2013 BMW 550XI
- 2013 BMW 640I
- 2013 BMW 650I
- 2013 BMW 740I
- 2013 BMW 740LI
- 2013 BMW 740LXI
- 2013 BMW 750I
- 2013 BMW 750LI
- 2013 BMW 750LXI
- 2013 BMW 750XI
- 2013 BMW 760LI
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2013 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI\-SCOOTER
- 2013 BMW C650 GT MAXI\-SCOOTER
- 2013 BMW C650 SPORT MAXI\-SCOOTER
- 2013 BMW F 700 GS
- 2013 BMW F 800 GS
- 2013 BMW F700 GS
- 2013 BMW F800 GS
- 2013 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE
- 2013 BMW F800 GT
- 2013 BMW F800 R
- 2013 BMW G 650 GS
- 2013 BMW G 650 GS SERATO
- 2013 BMW G650GS
- 2013 BMW G650GS SERTAO
- 2013 BMW HP4
- 2013 BMW K 1300 S
- 2013 BMW K 1600 GT
- 2013 BMW K 1600 GTL
- 2013 BMW K1300 S
- 2013 BMW M3
- 2013 BMW M5
- 2013 BMW M6
- 2013 BMW R 1200 GS
- 2013 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2013 BMW R 1200 R
- 2013 BMW R 1200 RT
- 2013 BMW R1200 GS
- 2013 BMW S 1000 RR
- 2013 BMW S1000 RR
- 2013 BMW X1
- 2013 BMW X1 SAV
- 2013 BMW X3
- 2013 BMW X5
- 2013 BMW X5 SAV
- 2013 BMW X6
- 2013 BMW X6 SAC
- 2013 BMW X6 SAV
- 2013 BMW Z4

## 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
- [16V689000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V689000.md), 2016-09-26: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [15V537000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V537000.md), 2015-08-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [14V065000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V065000.md), 2014-02-19: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- [2014045](/recalls/tc/2014045.md), 2014-02-18: Electrical
- [13V570000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V570000.md), 2013-11-15: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; AIR BAGS
- [13V279000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V279000.md), 2013-06-28: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B611025](/bulletins/11037510.md), 2026-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programmingprocedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors
- [B012016](/bulletins/11032735.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B611026](/bulletins/11031570.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programming procedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors
- [B012016](/bulletins/11015849.md), 2025-03-21, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [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.
- [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.

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