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SIB 18 01 14: Diesel particulate filter leak

Diesel particulate filter leak on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148117 · Jul 2014 · also written SI B18 01 14, B180114

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.

Exhaust Leak on Diesel Particulate Filters. An exhaust leak develops on the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) around the area of the flexible coupling. Age or wear on the flexible coupling

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 18 01 14
Also written: SI B18 01 14, B180114, 18 01 14, SIB-18-01-14, SI B180114
NHTSA ID10148117
Document IDs filed180114
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3
Model years2012–2015
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)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.

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