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SIB 01 20 16: Electrical system service information
Electrical system service information on BMW E46/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2006–2014); BMW extended coverage for eligible cars.
BMW warranty extension · NHTSA ID 11032735 · May 2026 · also written SI B01 20 16, B012016
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 Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 20 16 Also written: SI B01 20 16, B012016, 01 20 16, SIB-01-20-16, SI B012016 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146998, 11014417, 11015849, 11032735 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B012016 |
| Type | Warranty extension |
| Date | (first filed Aug 2016) |
| Models | 1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 3 Series, 328i, 330i, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, X1 SAV, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2014 |
| Chassis | E46, E70, E71, E72, E84, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, E82, E88, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63, S65 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
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.