# Service bulletin B160123

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10239602
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-07\-24
- Manufacturer's number: B160123
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-06\-01
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10239602-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10239602-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 BMW 230I
- 2021 to 2023 BMW 330E
- 2019 to 2023 BMW 330I
- 2021 to 2023 BMW 430I
- 2018 to 2023 BMW 530E
- 2017 to 2023 BMW 530I
- 2018 to 2019 BMW 540D
- 2020 BMW 540D
- 2017 to 2023 BMW 540I
- 2018 to 2019 BMW 640I
- 2020 BMW 640I
- 2017 to 2019 BMW 740E
- 2017 to 2021 BMW 740I
- 2022 BMW 740I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 740LI
- 2020 to 2021 BMW 745E
- 2022 BMW 745E
- 2018 to 2019 BMW 750I
- 2016 to 2021 BMW 750LI
- 2022 BMW 750LI
- 2020 to 2022 BMW 840I
- 2021 to 2023 BMW ALPINA XB7
- 2018 to 2021 BMW B7 ALPINA
- 2022 to 2023 BMW I4
- 2021 to 2023 BMW M3
- 2020 to 2023 BMW M340I
- 2021 to 2023 BMW M4
- 2023 BMW M4 GT4
- 2021 to 2022 BMW M440I
- 2018 to 2022 BMW M5
- 2017 BMW M550I
- 2018 to 2023 BMW M550I
- 2017 to 2021 BMW M760I
- 2022 BMW M760I
- 2021 BMW M760LI
- 2022 BMW M760LI
- 2020 to 2023 BMW M8
- 2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE
- 2019 BMW M850I
- 2020 to 2022 BMW M850I
- 2019 BMW M850XI
- 2018 to 2023 BMW X3
- 2019 to 2023 BMW X4
- 2019 to 2023 BMW X5
- 2020 to 2022 BMW X6
- 2020 BMW X6 M
- 2019 to 2023 BMW X7
- 2019 to 2023 BMW Z4

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [22V513000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V513000.md), 2022-07-20: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- [21V199000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V199000.md), 2021-03-24: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- [20V700000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V700000.md), 2020-11-12: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- [2019335](/recalls/tc/2019335.md), 2019-07-04: Fuel System
- [19V513000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V513000.md), 2019-07-03: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [18V473000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V473000.md), 2018-07-17: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- [18V323000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V323000.md), 2018-05-16: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B011724](/bulletins/11021119.md), 2025-07-31, 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.
- [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.
- [B011724](/bulletins/11012076.md), 2024-12-31, 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.
- [B010424](/bulletins/11009011.md), 2024-10-20, Warranty extension: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. EVAP SYSTEM PURGE \(VENT\) VALVE EXT LTD WTY \(ELW\) 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
- [B011019](/bulletins/11002831.md), 2024-07-02, Warranty extension: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Component\-Specific Extended Limited Warranty \(ELW\) Issues with the fuel supply module/level sensor assembly and its related components, the fuel doorcover pot \(ejector and drive\), the filler flap \(door\) itself and/or the emergency release mechanism arenot included under this extended warranty coverage.
- [B610321](/bulletins/10250893.md), 2024-03-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SITUATION BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall \(effective April 23, 2021\) on a certain Model Year 2020 \- 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between August 13, 2019 and December 11, 2020. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre\-Owned or Used vehicle subject to an emissions recall, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to an emissions recall. The 12 V battery’s dual storage system \(DSS\) may contain a software error which intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller and communication failure. The error is displayed by a red Check Control message.
- [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
- [B160423](/bulletins/10241365.md), 2023-08-28, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop \(effective July 12, 2023\) on certain Model Year 2023 \- 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2022, and July 11, 2023. A software logic error in the diagnostic module for tank leaks \(DMTL\) could cause the Service Engine Soon light \(MIL\) to not turn on when there is an electrical fault with pump or diverter valve for the DMTL even after several driving cycles with the fault/s being currently present.
- [B010919](/bulletins/10230717.md), 2023-01-30, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date.

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