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SIB 01 04 19
F2X F3X F48 B46 EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE LTD WTY EXT (ELW) 15
YEARS/150,000 MILES
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2024-09-16

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

This Service Information bulletin (Revision 03) replaces SI B01 04 19 dated May 2021.
What’s New:
SIB Title has been updated.
The remaining Model Year 2016 F48 and the Model Year 2017 F2x, F3x, and F48 vehicles have been added.
Fuel Tank Purge Valve coverage for all applicable vehicles is 15 years/150,000 miles.
The original attachment was updated, and new one was added.

MODEL
E-Series
F22
F23
F30
F31
F32
F33
F34
F36
F48
F48
F48

Model Year
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2016 to
2017
2016 to
2017
2016 to
2017

Model Description
230i Coupe, 230i xDrive Coupe
230i Convertible, 230i xDrive Convertible
330i Sedan, 330i xDrive Sedan
330i xDrive Sports Wagon
430i Coupe, 430i xDrive Coupe
430i Convertible, 430i xDrive Convertible
330i xDrive Gran Turismo
430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe

Engine
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
B46O PZEV(SULEV)

X1 sDrive28i
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
X1 xDrive28i
B46O PZEV(SULEV)
X1 xDrive28i Br

Note: The Model listing 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 (ELW)
coverage, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI).
Prior Vehicles that are included in the Updated Action (10/120 to 15/150)
SI B01 04 19 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve
limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15
years/150,000 miles, from the original 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined from the
original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or a State that has fully adopted the State
of California PZEV(SULEV) emission regulation (State of registration, model, and model year
dependent), the emission-relevant coverage for this component is 15 years/150,000 miles.
Additional Vehicles included in the Updated Action (15/150)
SI B01 04 19 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve
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

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apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or
a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV(SULEV) emission regulation
(State of registration, model, and model year dependent), the emission-relevant coverage
for this component is 15 years/150,000 miles.
Note: The remaining Model Year 2016 F48 and the Model Year 2017 F2x, F3x, and F48 vehicles were
added with the posted update of this bulletin dated September 2024.
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of
Extended Limited Warranty coverage in the WVI “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
Component-Specific Extended Limited Warranty (ELW)
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America,
LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty
for the vehicle’s Evaporative Emission Control
(EVAP) System’s Purge Valve to:
15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the
vehicle’s original in-service date.

This component-specific limited warranty
extension (ELW) applies to defects in materials
or workmanship.
This coverage applies to the specified vehicle (VIN), is transferrable to the next owner(s), and 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.
This coverage replaces the previous model year 2016 X1 (F48) 10 year/120,000-mile extended coverage for
applicable vehicle models.

CAUSE
Over time, the EVAP system’s vent (purge) valve may develop material and operational issues, this can cause
hard starting, and the engine to run rough, especially while idling.
There could also be an audible metallic noise emanating internally from the purge valve.
Additionally, your vehicle will store the corresponding fault codes that may also be generated, and the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
One or more of the following or similar fault codes may be entered in the DME fault memory:
118001 - mixture control: Mixture too lean,
118401 - mixture control: Mixture too lean, large deviation,
190F08 - fuel tank ventilation system: malfunction,

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191C02 - fuel tank ventilation system, 2nd discharge point: malfunction, and/or
195014 - differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, signal: stationary

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
If a vehicle listed above arrives at your center with the issue described in this Service Information Bulletin,
perform the corresponding diagnosis and when applicable, replace the EVAP system’s vent (purge) valve as
instructed or as determined by the diagnosis.
Any other required EVAP system-related repairs are not covered under this ELW coverage. When applicable,
invoiced these items on the repair order separately, and review for other coverage that may apply.

PARTS INFORMATION
Only order this part in the quantities needed to address customer vehicles that have confirmed failures.
To determine the part number that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis number
into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are fitted to the vehicle.
Part Number
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description
Fuel tank breather valve

Quantity
1

Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time
use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK,
must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue, or other approved BMW resources, according to the
respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair Code below.

CLAIM INFORMATION
For eligible US-specification BMW vehicles that are registered and operated in the United States (including
Puerto Rico), the applicable limited warranty coverage below (A or B) for defects in material and/or
workmanship applies to qualifying repairs performed by authorized BMW centers.
For the 2016 and 2017 MY BMW vehicle models listed above:

A. Registered in California (CA), or a State that has fully adopted the CA PZEV(SULEV) program (CT, ME, MD,
MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the 15 years (180 months)/150,000 miles emission relevant coverage applies to the
EVAP purge valve, or are

B. Registered in one of the remaining States, including OR, DE, PA, and WA, then the 15 years (180
months)/150,000-mile ELW component-specific coverage applies.

This coverage applies to the specified vehicle (VIN), is transferrable to the next owner(s), and 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.
The fuel tank purge valve is then covered by the remaining portion of the limited warranty coverage period that
applies.
Non-Qualifying Repairs

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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, or issues due to outside influence are
not covered by this extended limited warranty. 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
Repair Code:

1390900300

F2X F3X F48 B46 US tank purge valve

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Labor Operation
00 00 006

Description
Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Labor Allowance
As applicable

Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)

As applicable

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

As applicable

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)

2 FRU

Leak detection on fuel tank and tank ventilation
system (Associated work) (Work time)

5 FRU

Replacing tank venting valve

As applicable

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or
00 58 500*
And, if needed:
16 00 510
And:
13 90 500

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 them (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006, 00 58 500, and 16 00 510 are not considered Main labor
operations.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group’s AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number, which consists of the VIN’s last seven (7) characters or use the
full VIN. Click on the “Search” button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
(*) 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.
Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) will reimbursement certain costs for qualifying customer-pay repairs
that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to the release of this component-specific limited warranty
extension.

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A qualifying customer pay repair must primarily address this Service Information Bulletin’s identified
vehicle issue and repair. Also, the repair must have been correctly, adequately, and completely
performed as required by the applicable BMW Group approved repair procedure, process, and policy
instructions.
Note: The remaining Model Year 2016 F48 and the Model Year 2017 F2x, F3x, and F48 vehicles were
added with the posted update of this bulletin dated September 2024.
Customer-pay repairs are 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.
Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement
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, or issues due to outside influence are
not covered by this extended limited warranty. 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.
Requesting Reimbursement for a Previous Repair that Qualifies
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:
B-ELWR Purge Valve 15Y150M

Reimbursement Request Procedure
The online process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the 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 Purge Valve 15Y150M
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, Texas 76054
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.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the technical topics of this bulletin: Submit your
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the Warranty
Documentation Portal
To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department

Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf B010419 Attach 1 Cust Letter V1.pdf
picture_as_pdf B010419 Attach 2 Cust Letter V2.pdf
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