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SIB 18 01 24: Catalytic converter new-car delivery hold

Catalytic converter new-car delivery hold on B46/B48 engines (2024); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery.

BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11005215 · Jul 2024 · also written SI B18 01 24, B180124

What it covers

A service campaign is a fix BMW performs free on affected cars. Ask a BMW center whether it is open on your VIN.

Delivery stop: Catalytic converter

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 18 01 24
Also written: SI B18 01 24, B180124, 18 01 24, SIB-18-01-24, SI B180124
NHTSA ID11005215
Document IDs filedB180124
TypeService campaign
Date
Models230i, 330i
Model years2024
ChassisG20, G42
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)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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