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SIB 01 16 24: Telematics unit warranty extension

Telematics unit warranty extension on BMW G11/G12/G20/G30 and other models (2018–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.

BMW warranty extension · NHTSA ID 11013037 · Jan 2025 · also written SI B01 16 24, B011624

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 numberSIB 01 16 24
Also written: SI B01 16 24, B011624, 01 16 24, SIB-01-16-24, SI B011624
NHTSA ID11012075, 11013037 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB011624
TypeWarranty extension
Date (first filed Dec 2024)
Models330i, 530i, 650i, 750i, X2, X5, X6, X7
Model years2018–2020
ChassisG11, G12, G20, G30, F06, F12, F13, F30, F31, F34, F39, G05, G06, G07
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Engine

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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