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NHTSA 11016435: Coolant expansion tank new-car delivery hold

Coolant expansion tank new-car delivery hold on BMW G20/G22/G23/G26 and other models (2025); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery.

BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11016435 · Mar 2025

What it covers

A service campaign is a fix BMW performs free on affected cars. Ask a BMW center whether it is open on your VIN.

Delivery Stop - Brake Fluid Expansion Tank

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 11016435
NHTSA ID11016435
Document IDs filedeB340225
TypeService campaign
Date
Models230i, 330i, 430i
Model years2025
ChassisG20, G22, G23, G26, G42
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)Service Brakes

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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