BMW 128I 2006–2015 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 010414 · NHTSA communication 10148087 · issued Jul 1, 2014
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2006–2015
model years
60
vehicle entries
Official summary
External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oil leak. This is further exaggerated by residual oil that remains on the engine assembly after maintenance services are performed, e.g., oil filter changes, "engine oil top-offs," etc. If this visual appearance of accumulated oil on the engine assembly as an "active leak" is misinterpreted, unnecessary gasket repairs/replacements will result. Specifically, ou
Vehicles covered
- 2008 BMW 128I
- 2009 BMW 128I
- 2010 BMW 128I
- 2011 BMW 128I
- 2012 BMW 128I
- 2009 BMW 128I US
- 2011 BMW 128I US
- 2008 BMW 135I
- 2009 BMW 135I
- 2010 BMW 135I
- 2011 BMW 135I
- 2012 BMW 135I
- 2013 BMW 135I
- 2007 BMW 135I Coupe
- 2011 BMW 135I US
- 2011 BMW 1 Series M
- 2006 BMW 325I
- 2006 BMW 325XI
- 2006 BMW 325XIT
- 2007 BMW 328
- 2008 BMW 328
- 2009 BMW 328
- 2010 BMW 328
- 2007 BMW 328I
- 2008 BMW 328I
- 2009 BMW 328I
- 2010 BMW 328I
- 2011 BMW 328I
- 2012 BMW 328I
- 2013 BMW 328I
- 2007 BMW 328XI
- 2008 BMW 328XI
- 2009 BMW 328XI
- 2010 BMW 328XI
- 2011 BMW 328XI
- 2012 BMW 328XI
- 2006 BMW 330I
- 2006 BMW 330XI
- 2007 BMW 335
- 2008 BMW 335
- 2009 BMW 335
- 2010 BMW 335
- 2007 BMW 335I
- 2008 BMW 335I
- 2009 BMW 335I
- 2010 BMW 335I
- 2011 BMW 335I
- 2012 BMW 335I
- 2013 BMW 335I
- 2014 BMW 335I
- 2015 BMW 335I
- 2011 BMW 335IS
- 2013 BMW 335IS
- 2011 BMW 335I US
- 2007 BMW 335XI
- 2008 BMW 335XI
- 2009 BMW 335XI
- 2010 BMW 335XI
- 2014 BMW 428I
- 2015 BMW 428I
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.