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NHTSA 11012113: Telematics unit warranty extension

Telematics unit warranty extension on BMW F48 models (2018–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.

BMW warranty extension · NHTSA ID 11012113 · Dec 2024

What it covers

A warranty extension means BMW will repair the listed part at no cost on eligible cars within the stated age and mileage. Check eligibility for your VIN with a BMW center before paying for this repair.

The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first in-service / delivery date.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 11012113
NHTSA ID11012113
Document IDs filedB01192024
TypeWarranty extension
Date
ModelsX1
Model years2018–2020
ChassisF48
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System

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.