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SIB 01 15 16: Fuel tank leak check warranty extension
Fuel tank leak check warranty extension on N20 engines (2012–2015); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146997 · Aug 2016 · also written SI B01 15 16, B011516
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.
N26 leak diagnosis module (nvld): Limited warranty extension to 10 YEARS/120,000 miles for ""non-california emission"" statute states.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 15 16 Also written: SI B01 15 16, B011516, 01 15 16, SIB-01-15-16, SI B011516 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146997 |
| Document IDs filed | B011516 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, 328i, 428i |
| Model years | 2012–2015 |
| Chassis | E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | N20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control 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.