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SIB 01 18 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 11012111 · Dec 2024 · also written SI B01 18 24, B011824

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 18 24
Also written: SI B01 18 24, B011824, 01 18 24, SIB-01-18-24, SI B011824
NHTSA ID11012111
Document IDs filedB011824
TypeWarranty extension
Date
Models330i, 430i, 530i, 740i, X2
Model years2018–2020
ChassisG11, G12, G20, G30, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F39
EnginesB46/B48, B58
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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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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