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SIB 01 09 16: Fuel tank leak check warranty extension

Fuel tank leak check warranty extension on N55 engines (2013–2015); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146991 · Aug 2016 · also written SI B01 09 16, B010916

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.

N55 leak diagnosis module (nvld): Limited warranty extension to 10 YEARS/120,000 miles.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 01 09 16
Also written: SI B01 09 16, B010916, 01 09 16, SIB-01-09-16, SI B010916
NHTSA ID10146991
Document IDs filedB010916
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models335i, 428i, 435i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i
Model years2013–2015
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesN55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Equipment

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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