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F54/56 F60 B48E TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE VALVE
CONTROLLER EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
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2025-05-19

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series

Model Year

Model Description

F54

2020 to
2024

F56

2021

F60

2020

F60

2021 to
2024

John Cooper Works
Clubman ALL4
John Cooper Works
GP HT 2 Door
John Cooper Works
CTM ALL4
John Cooper Works
Countryman A

Production Dates up to and
including March 2023 when
Applicable

Engine

June 11, 2019 to March 30, 2023

B48E

February 13, 2020 to July 23, 2020

B48E

June 13, 2019 to June 16, 2020

B48E

June 18, 2020 to March 31, 2023

B48E

Note: The Model listing above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor.
Eligible Vehicle Models
To assist you in identifying those vehicle models that have this component-specific extended limited warranty
(ELW) coverage, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI).
SI M01 02 25 (RC 11 65 90 07 00): For this vehicle, the engines turbocharger wastegate valve
controller limited warranty for defects in materials amd / 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 apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
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 eligible vehicle models produced up to and
including March 2023 when applicable and for
the issue described below, MINI USA, a division
of BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA) is
extending the limited warranty for the engine’s
Turbocharger Wastegate Valve Controller to:
15 years/150,000 miles as determined by
the vehicle’s original in-service date.
This component-specific extended limited
warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials or
workmanship.

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This coverage applies to vehicle and is transferrable, and it is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the MINI New Passenger Car 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 MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

CAUSE
The engine’s turbocharger wastegate valve controller may fail internally, this can cause related “drivetrain
malfunction” check control messages (CCM) to display along with corresponding “wastegate valve activation”
fault codes to store, illuminating the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Additionally, there can also be lost of engine power due to the deactivation turbocharger boost system.

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
If a vehicle models listed above arrives at your dealer with the issue described in this Service Information
Bulletin, perform the corresponding diagnosis and when applicable, replace the turbocharger wastegate valve
controller as instructed or as determined by the diagnosis.
Any other turbocharger related issue and repairs are not included 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 these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ 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
Set Wastegate valve actuator

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 MINI resources, according to the
respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair Code below.

CLAIM INFORMATION
For eligible US-specification MINI vehicle models that are registered and operated in the United States
(including Puerto Rico), this component-specific 15 years (180 months)/150,000-mile extended limited warranty
coverage for defects in materials and/or workmanship applies to qualifying repairs performed by authorized
MINI dealers.
This coverage applies to vehicle and is transferrable, and it is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty
for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not changed.

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This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the MINI Certified Pre-Owned Program or any
BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
The replacement turbocharger wastegate valve controller is then 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, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended
coverage, including other turbocharger assembly issues, other unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside
influences are not covered by this extended limited warranty. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were
performed using (including those repairs that result from using) non-genuine MINI parts and/or used MINI
passenger car parts.
Qualifying Repairs – Claim Submission
Defect Code:

1165900700

F54 F56 F60 B48 US turbocharger wastegate valve
controller

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Labor Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or:
00 58 500*
And:
11 65 803

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

2 FRU

Replace electrical controller drive for wastegate (valve)
(Associated work, after vehicle diagnosis)

As applicable

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 Test is included in another repair.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.
(*) Based on which one applies to your dealer, please refer to SI M01 01 20 or M01 04 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 dealer performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
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 AIR application
resource, start by entering the the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select the
applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units” button
and enter a flat rate labor operation code number “without spaces” in the field to the right, click on the “Search”
icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.

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Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Extended Limited Warranty Reimbursement
MNI USA, a division BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA) will provide reimbursement for qualifying
customer-pay repairs that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to the release of this component-specific
extended limited warranty.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria
that applies to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and
Puerto Rico, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended
coverage, including other turbocharger assembly issues, other unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside
influences are not covered by this extended limited warranty. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were
performed using (including those repairs that result from using) non-genuine MINI parts and/or used MINI
passenger car 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 MINI dealer or independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please
have him/her submit his/her reimbursement request online at www.MINI-RP.com under the following reference:
MINI ELW WG Valve Controller 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:
MINI Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: MINI ELW WG Valve Controller 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

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