recharging vehicle battery

As applicable

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

Description
Replace the tank vent valve

Labor Allowance
As applicable

And:
Labor Operation
13 90 500

Or, only when required with supporting documentation to diagnose the issue:
G14, G15, G16 vehicle models with the Venting Line with Leak Diagnosis Module (NVLD)
Configuration
Labor Operation

16 13 523

Description
Removing and installing/replacing diagnostic module for
tank leaks for Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD)
(after vehicle diagnosis) (To access for testing) (Replace
when applicable. This ELW coverage does not apply,
invoice as a separate RO line item. Claim submission
eligibility is based on other applicable coverage that
may apply)

Labor Allowance

As applicable

Or for:
G22, G23, G26, G42 vehicle models with the Activated Charcoal Filter Assembly / Integrated
Leak Diagnosis Module (NVLD) Configuration
Labor Operation

16 12 510

Description
Removing and installing or replacing carbon canister with
integrated diagnostic module for tank leaks for Natural
Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) (after vehicle diagnosis)
(To access for testing) (Replace when applicable. This
ELW coverage does not apply, invoice as a separate
RO line item. Claim submission eligibility is based on
other applicable coverage that may apply)

Labor Allowance

As applicable

And:
16 13 525

Special tool kit (B04 02 22 - PN 83 30 5 A39 389) for
NVLD/Purge Valve “micro leaks” diagnosis

As applicable

Replace the tank vent valve (To access the valve for
testing) (Replace when applicable, for an eligible repair
under this ELW coverage, invoice and claim as
outlined)

As applicable

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 (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 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.
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.
Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Extended Limited Warranty Reimbursement
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) will reimburse certain costs for qualifying customer-pay
repairs that were performed on eligible vehicles prior to the release of this component-specific
extended limited warranty.
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 standards, repair
procedure, processes, and policy instructions.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and
exclusion criteria that apply 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:
•

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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: BMW Purge Valve (ELW) 15YR.150MI
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

Attachment 1 to SI B01 01 26

April 2026

7600 S GRANT STREET
BURR RIDGE, IL 60527
DO NOT MAIL REPAIR ORDERS TOTHIS ADDRESS

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April 2026
Effective with the date above, this Important Vehicle Limited Warranty Information applies to the
BMW model with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 5UX2V1C00L1234567.
Dear BMW Owner/Lessee:
BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) is extending the limited warranty for your vehicle's:
• Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System’s Purge Valve on the above-referenced vehicle to:
• 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from your vehicle’s original first
in-service / delivery date.
Over time, the EVAP system’s purge (vent) valve may develop material and operational issues, this can
cause hard starting, and the engine to run rough, especially while idling. Additionally, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) may also illuminate.
This component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials and/or
workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements and limitations that
apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
This is a notice of a “component-specific" limited warranty extension. This is not a notice of a
Recall or Service Action.
If your vehicle is experiencing a situation like the one described above, please contact your authorized
BMW center to schedule an appointment to have the issue with your vehicle diagnosed.
After the BMW center confirms that the scope of your vehicle’s issue, and that this extended limited
warranty coverage corresponds and applies to the required vehicle repair, and your vehicle qualifies, the
authorized BMW center will perform the applicable covered purge valve replacement repair work free of
charge.

Company
BMW of North America,
LLC BMW Group Company
Mailing Address
PO Box 1227
Westwood, NJ
07675-1227

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 EVAP system-related component repairs, other unrelated issues,
and/or that are due to outside influences are not covered by this limited warranty extension. This
exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using (including those repairs that result from
using) non-genuine BMW parts and/or used BMW passenger car and light truck parts.
BMW NA will also reimburse certain costs for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed prior
to the release of this component-specific extended limited warranty coverage as described in this letter.
We are determined to exceed your expectations, and we hope that this focused extended limited
warranty coverage will further enhance your ownership experience.
Sincerely
BMW of North America, LLC.

Website
www.bmwusa.com

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April 2026

BMW Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System Purge Valve: Extended Limited Extension (ELW)
Previous Customer-Pay Repair – Required Documentation Checklist
VIN: 5UX2V1C00L1234567
Reimbursement for a qualifying customer pay repair is available to the BMW Owner/Lessee who incurred the expense. The
questions below will assist you in reviewing your repair order/invoice documentation. When all your responses below are
“Yes,” and after completing the Checklist, proceed to page three (3) for further instructions.
Prior Repair Review Questions

Answer - One per Row

Was the vehicle’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System's Purge Valve** replaced?

Yes, next

No

Was this a customer paid repair performed before the release of this ELW coverage?

Yes, next

No

As determined by your vehicle’s in-service date (age), and the mileage when the repair was
performed, was the vehicle still within 15 years (180 Mths)/150,000 miles?

Within 15/150,
Yes, next

No

Did the repair facility's diagnosis confirm this component failed? (It did not fail due to
another, or outside issue with your vehicle)

Yes, proceed to
the checklist

No

When a Prior Repair Review Question’s result is a “No” response, no further action is required.
Required Repair Order (RO) or Invoice Documentation - Checklist
For your previous customer paid repair reimbursement request, please include a copy of your completed page 2 document
(one per repair/request) together with legible copies (either a scan, photo, PDF, and/or screenshots) of the following
documentation with your name, address, and your preferred contact telephone number(s) and email address(es).
This documentation must include the following information:
Customer name (including any and all aliases), and address (Current address also if it has changed since the repair)
Full 17-Character Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”)
The date of repair
The mileage on your vehicle when the repair was performed*
Itemized list of labor charges for all repairs* including diagnosis
Itemized list of part numbers, descriptions, and quantities, including any miscellaneous items, billed for all repairs*
(*) For repair orders containing multiple repair line items, reimbursement consideration will only be given to those
line-item expenses that are directly related to the specific repair that is now covered by this component issue
and repair-specific extended limited warranty.
Repair orders/invoices missing the vehicle's mileage, and/or those containing only part descriptions with no corresponding
part numbers can either delay, or may be insufficient to support processing your reimbursement request.
(**) You may elect to use non-genuine BMW parts for non-warranty repairs, or repairs beyond the a BMW limited warranty.
As it relates to prior repair reimbursements, if an installed non-genuine BMW part was replaced again with another
non-genuine BMW part, BMW NA is not obligated to pay for the subsequent repair performed using non-genuine BMW
parts, and/or for any repairs for damage that results from using non-genuine BMW parts.
Required Proof of Payment Documentation
Please provide a copy of at least one of the following items as valid proof of payment:
Repair order (RO)/invoice stamped and dated as “PAID”
Cancelled check
Signed credit/debit card receipt
Credit/debit card statement
BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) reserves the right to review and adjust/reduce the amount that will be
reimbursed based on what is normally recognized as customary, fair, and reasonable, to diagnose, perform a repair,
or replace a component (including the applicable and scope of replacement parts, related materials, and the amount
charged for shop supplies/document fees, if excessive) to address an operational issue with the
he vehicle.
Except for reasonable account number protection measures, illegible, altered/modified, incomplete, non-authentic
and/or fabricated repair order/invoice documentation will not be accepted.

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April 2026

BMW Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System Purge Valve ELW
Previous Customer-Pay Repair - Reimbursement Request
VIN: 5UX2V1C00L1234567
Eligible and Qualifying Previous Customer Pay Repairs
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) will reimbursement certain costs for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were
performed on eligible vehicles prior to the release of this component-specific extended limited warranty.
A qualifying customer pay repair must primarily be for a repair to address a covered issue with the the vehicle's EVAP
purge valve. Also, the repair facility‘s procedures to address the situation described must have been performed
correctly, adequately, and completely, as required by the applicable BMW Group approved repair standards and
instructions.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply 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,
or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended coverage including other EVAP
system-related component repairs, other unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside influences are not covered by this
limited warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using (including those repairs that
result from using) non-genuine BMW parts and/or used BMW passenger car and light truck parts.
Requesting Reimbursement
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 submit your reimbursement request online at www.BMW-RP.com under the following reference:
•

BMW Purge Valve (ELW) 15YR. 150MI

Reimbursement Request Procedure
The on-line process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the prior repair (A copy
of a completed page two (2) checklist, together with the other required documentation).
The alternative method to request reimbursement, either by mail, or by fax, is provided below:
BMW Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: BMW Purge Valve (ELW) 15YR. 150MI
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, TX 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.

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