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SIB 12 04 14: Water pump fault codes

Water pump fault codes on BMW E92/E93/F10/F25 and other models (2012–2014); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148306 · May 2014 · also written SI B12 04 14, B120414

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

MTurbocharger Coolant Pump: Fault Code 20A503. "Drive Faulty" message is displayed in the Check Control. Fault code 20A503 "Turbocharger coolant pump, self diagnosis: Signal implausible" is stored in the DME. Unfavorable DME software application

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 04 14
Also written: SI B12 04 14, B120414, 12 04 14, SIB-12-04-14, SI B120414
NHTSA ID10148306
Document IDs filed120414
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328i, 528i, X3
Model years2012–2014
ChassisE92, E93, F10, F25, F30
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Engine And Engine Cooling

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.