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SIB 18 01 16: Catalytic converter warranty extension

Catalytic converter warranty extension on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151084 · Feb 2016 · also written SI B18 01 16, B180116

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.

SUBJECT Correct Installation of W20 Catalytic Converter. Metallic noise from rear of vehicle equipped with a range extender. Improperly installed decoupling element allows contact with the heat shield.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 18 01 16
Also written: SI B18 01 16, B180116, 18 01 16, SIB-18-01-16, SI B180116
NHTSA ID10151084
Document IDs filedB180116
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsI3
Model years2014–2018
ChassisI01
EnginesElectric, W20
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor
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.

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