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SI B01 14 18
Warranties

September 2018
Technical Service

EXHAUST-GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE (N57T):
LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000
MILEAGE
MODEL
F10 (535d Sedan)
(N57T Engine) Model
Year 2014 produced
7/8/2013 to 6/27/2014

F10 (535d xDrive
Sedan) (N57T Engine)
Model Year 2014
produced 6/17/2013 to
6/27/2014

F15 (X5 xDrive35d)
(N57T Engine) Year
2014 produced
6/25/2013 to 7/31/2014

Note: The “Model” information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding
factor.

ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
To determination a vehicle’s eligibility and to confirm this coverage applies, always perform a VIN-specific
DCSnet Warranty Inquiry first.
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this “component-specific” extended limited warranty
coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the VIN and Component-specific
“Vehicle Comment” shown below:

Please see SI B01 14 18 (DC 11 71 90 02 00): For this vehicle, the engine’s Exhaust-Gas
Recirculation (EGR) Valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been
extended to 10 year/120,000 mile as determined from the original in-service date. This
coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions
that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by
selecting “Coverage, Policy and Coding” prior to performing any repair.

INFORMATION
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) is extending the limited warranty for the
engine’s Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve to:
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10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date

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This “component-specific” limited warranty extension applies
to defects in materials or workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and
Light Trucks.

Note: This bulletin is notice of a “limited warranty extension.” This is NOT a notice of a Recall
or Service Action.
There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA sent VIN-specific customer notification letters.

SITUATION
Due to an issue with the exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) valve, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lights up
and vehicle engine may begin jerking or have sporadic idle fluctuations.
Additionally, the fault memory may read the following fault codes:
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255C00 - EGR controller, position control: Valve too wide open/negative control deviation

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272F00 - Exhaust-gas recirculation valve, plausibility: mechanically faulty, near open position

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272E00 - Exhaust-gas recirculation valve, plausibility: mechanically faulty, near closed position

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290900 - Air system, air to EGR exhaust mass flow, plausibility measured air mass compared to
calculated air mass too high

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257E00 - EGR controller, position sensor, signal: Interruption or short circuit to ground

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255D00 - EGR controller, actuation: Interruption

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255B00 - EGR controller, position control: Valve too wide closed/positive control deviation

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290B00 - Air system, air to EGR air mass flow, plausibility: measured air mass compared to calculated air
mass too low

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240500 - Exhaust-gas recirculation control, control deviation: Air mass too high/negative control deviation

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240400 - Exhaust gas recirculation control, control deviation: Air mass too low/positive control deviation

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273600 - EGR controller position, long-term drift: Position deviation too high (current/new condition)

CORRECTION
If the above mentioned fault memory entries are stored, run through the test module(s) and in particular, if an
ERG valve with the PN 11 71 7 810 871 is found installed on an model vehicle identified in this bulletin, replace
the EGR valve and clear the fault code memory.

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Additionally, any repairs to address other stored EGR faults which require the replacement of a failed EGR
valve are also covered under the terms of this component’s extended time and mileage coverage that is
described in this bulletin.

PARTS INFORMATION
Note: Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETK/EPC), using the customer’s VIN to locate the
applicable replacement part numbers.
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Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have confirmed
failures.
“Only in conjunction with” parts: When applicable, if ETK/EPC item identifies additional part(s) that
must also be replaced/installed “in-conjunction” with performing a covered repair, these “required”
additional items are also covered under the terms of this extended limited warranty.
Also refer to ETK/EPC and the repair instructions for onetime-use fasteners/screws and other information
regarding repair-related gaskets, seals, fluid and/or lubricants that also need to be replaced/used and
claimed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
This component-specific limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to “eligible USspecification BMW vehicles” that are registered, operated and have their covered repair performed by an
authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico).
The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program or any
BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
Should this component fail again, it is covered by the remaining portion of the extended limited warranty
coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Non-US specification vehicles, ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered under the
terms of this limited warranty extension.
Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission
Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below.

Defect Code:

1171900200

F02 F10 F15 N57T US version, exhaust-gas
recirculation valve

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 00 006

Refer to KSD2/AIR

Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle diagnosis
system – checking faults) (Main work)

Or:

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Refer to KSD2/AIR

Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle diagnosis
system – checking faults) (Plus work)

Refer to KSD2/AIR

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply
(indicated in KSD2 as “Charging battery”)

Work time (WT)

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Refer to KSD2/AIR

Replacing exhaust gas recirculation valve (after
vehicle diagnosis)

And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
And:
00 65 754

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of 00
00 006
Refer to KSD2/AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation code 61 00 006 is not considered a Main labor operation; however, it does require an
individual punch time and an explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
Overlapping Labor Procedure – Other Repairs
If invoicing the KSD2/AIR flat rate labor operation codes for other repair work results in overlapping labor, for
those flat rate labor operations that are affected, you are able to:
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Replace the stated KSD2 “FRU allowance” with a “reduced FRU value” to eliminate the overlapping labor.

For help in identifying the overlapping labor, please refer to the AIR FRU Plausibility Check (Overlapping Labor
Tool) that is located in the AIR Client.
Eligible other repair work being claimed under a different defect code will require separate punch times.
On the repair order and in the claim comment section, please identify and itemize those labor operations being
claimed with a “reduced FRU value.”
Previous Customer-pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement
For the “Models” listed above and under this extended limited warranty, BMW of North America, LLC will
provide reimbursement for “qualifying customer-pay repairs” that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to
the release of this component-specific limited warranty extension.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and
limitations that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Repairs that do not qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs that do not qualify for reimbursement include repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles
operated and repaired outside the United States (including Puerto Rico), and/or the diagnosis and repair of
other unrelated issues. This exclusion applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed using
non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.
Requesting Reimbursement for a Previous Repair that Qualifies

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For a customer to request reimbursement for a “qualifying customer-pay repair” performed either by an
authorized BMW center or independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please
have him/her submit his/her reimbursement request “online” at www.BMW-RP.com under the following
reference:
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B-ELWR 2018 N57T Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve 10Y120M

Reimbursement Request Procedure
The online process is initiated by attaching/sending “PDF files” of the supporting documentation for the “prior
repair.”
The website and attached sample customer letter provides information as to “what” documentation is needed to
be supplied to support a prior repair.
The letter also includes alternative methods to request reimbursement, either through the mail or by fax as
described below:
BMW Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: B-ELWR 2018 N57T Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve 10Y120M
P.O. Box 561089
Dallas, TX 75356
Fax number: 877-434-2992
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341.
BMW Owner/Operator Inquiries and Assistance
For all other questions, please contact the BMW’s Customer Relations and Services via email at
[email protected] or via telephone at 1-800-831-1117.
Please have your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available and include the VIN with all
communications.

ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B011418_Customer letter.
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