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Service bulletin B610615

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10194305
Published by NHTSA2021-05-24
Manufacturer's numberB610615
Manufacturer's date2021-04-01
NHTSA componentVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

NHTSA's summary

Washer Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads: Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Equipment and accessories, Glass, wipers and mirrors, Wipers and washers

Vehicles listed
BMW 228I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 230I2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
BMW 330E2021
BMW 330I2019, 2020, 2021
BMW 430I2021
BMW M235I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW M240I2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
BMW M340I2020, 2021
BMW M440I2021
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

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B6123152019-12-16. Service bulletin. 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.
B6108192019-07-22. Service bulletin. 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).
B6123152019-05-20. Service bulletin. 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.
B6123152019-05-20. Service bulletin. 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.
B6123152018-12-10. Service bulletin. "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."
B6123152018-11-13. Service bulletin. "The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full. INFORMATION The use of a ""non-approved"" washer fluid can cause the low fluid warning light to come on even when the reservoir is full. An analysis of parts returned to warranty has shown the sensor is operating correctly. Do not replace the reservoir with integrated sensor for these situations. We recommend using ""BMW Group approved"" washer fluid when servicing the vehicle or performing repairs on the windshield washer system. Refer to ISTA document ""FB-GZ-B17A-F20 Washer fluid level sensor"" for information on how this capacitive sensor operates. If the correct washer fluid is being used, diagnose the system using normal troubleshooting with ISTA. A fault code may be stored if an electrical fault occurs in the circuit. PARTS INFORMATION Part NumberDescriptionQuantity83 19 2 406 220BMW WWS Cold Weather Concentrate 35% 55 GalAs needed83 19 2 361 205BMW Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 GalAs neededNote: As applicable, do not exceed your state's maximum for the allowable amount/percentage of ""Washer Concentrate"" that can be used when mixing the windshield washer fluid solution. WARRANTY INFORMATION The issue described in this bulletin is not a vehicle-related defect in materials or workmanship. If a vehicle repair is required as a result of this issue, it is are not claimable under a BMW limited warranty."
B6106152018-11-13. Service bulletin. Washer Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads. The customer complains of rattling noises from the glove compartment area. The windshield washer reservoir upper plastic locating guide tab has too much lateral play.