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01 01 21_N63R ENGINE THERMOSTAT: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

SIB 01 01 21
N63R ENGINE THERMOSTAT: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 15
YEARS/150,000 MILES

2022-05-18

This Service Information bulletin (Revision 01) supersedes SI B01 01 21 dated November 2021
What’s New:

Content corrected and updated in the Situation, Cause and Procedure sections

MODEL
E-Series
G11
G12
G12
G12
G30

MY
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018

Model Description
750i xDrive Sedan
750Li Sedan
750Li xDrive Sedan
ALPINA B7 xDrive
M550i xDrive Sedan

Production Dates
July 28, 2017 to December 08, 2017
February 10, 2017 to February 26, 2018
February 09, 2017 to February 26, 2018
February 28, 2017 to February 22, 2018
January 11, 2017 to June 26, 2018

Engine
N63R
N63R
N63R
N63R
N63R

Note: The Model information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor.
Eligible Vehicles
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 01 21 (DC 11 53 90 02 00). For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat
limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15
years/150,000 miles, as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is
subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that
applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice
of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section.
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS
by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.

SITUATION
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice
of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section.
If you have Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the
Warranty department through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage
Corrections prior to performing any repair.

SITUATION
Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North
America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the
limited warranty for the vehicle’s engine
coolant thermostat (item # 1, shown) to:

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15 years/150,000 miles as determined
by the vehicle’s original in-service date.

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 exclusion criteria that
applies 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 is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

CAUSE
Over time, the engine coolant thermostat may fail.
Additionally, your vehicle will store the corresponding fault codes that may also be generated, and the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
Additionally, there could be a loss of engine coolant and/or an issue with the engine’s operating
temperature. In these situations, the low coolant level, and/or engine temperature indicator lamps, and the
corresponding Check Control Messages (CCMs) will also display.

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
If a vehicle listed above arrives at your center with the issue described above, perform diagnosis and when
applicable, replace the engine coolant thermostat.

PARTS INFORMATION
Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETK/EPC), using the customer’s VIN to locate the applicable
replacement part numbers.
Part Number
Refer to ETK
Refer to ETK
83 19 2 468 442
Or:
83 19 5 A32 851

Description
Thermostat with characteristics control
Gasket Ring
BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (1 gal) - HT-12
(concentrate)

Quantity
1
1
Sublet as needed

HT-12 Antifreeze RTU (Bulk 1/10 Liter) (Pre-mix)

Sublet as needed

Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have confirmed
failures.

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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.

CLAIM INFORMATION
This component-specific limited warranty extension to 15 years/150,000 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) for defects in materials or workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that
applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
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
Repairs performed on 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 by this limited
warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs, including consequential, that were performed
using non-genuine BMW parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.
Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission
Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below.
Defect Code:

1153900200 G11 G12 G30 N63R US Thermostat

Thermostat - With corresponding fault codes stored and the MIL is illuminated
Labor Operation Description
00 00 006

Labor Allowance

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

Refer to AIR

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

Refer to AIR

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply

Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Work time (WT)

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as
necessary:
61 00 006*

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Or:
00 58 500*

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)

2 FRU

Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat
(front underbody protection removed) (see below for the
ALPINA B7 xDrive)

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat
(Coolant already drained to perform another repair)

Refer to AIR

And:
11 53 500
Or:
11 53 502
Or:
11 53 700

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, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Check is included in another repair.
Or, for a:
Thermostat - Coolant leak without the MIL illuminated
Labor Operation Description
17 00 009

Labor Allowance

Check the cooling system for watertightness with the
special tool (Main work) (Excluding ALPINA B7)

Refer to AIR

Work time to check the cooling system for watertightness
with the special tool (Main work) (ALPINA B7 only)

4 FRU

Check the cooling system for watertightness with the
special tool (Plus work) (Excluding ALPINA B7)

Refer to AIR

Work time to check the cooling system for watertightness
with the special tool (Main work) (ALPINA B7 only)

2 FRU

Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat
(front underbody protection removed) (see below for the
ALPINA B7 xDrive)

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat
(Coolant already drained to perform another repair)

Refer to AIR

Or:
17 99 000
Or:
17 00 509
Or:
17 99 000
And:
11 53 500
Or:
11 53 502
Or:
11 53 700

Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006, 00 58 500 and 17 99 000 are not considered Main labor
operations.

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* Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
ALPINA B7 xDrive – Labor Operation 00 53 502
If labor operation 11 53 502 would apply when this repair is being performed on an applicable ALPINA B7
xDrive vehicle, claim labor operation 11 53 500 instead and reduce that stated FRU allowance to be claimed
by 6 FRU.
Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code See the sublet
4
reimbursement
calculations below

Reimbursement for replacing the drained quantity of
antifreeze/coolant (Bulk container). Please do not use this
part numbers for claim submission.

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials (BMW part
numbers) is at the dealer net price amount for the quantities used plus your center’s handling.