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SIB 01 05 24
I01 (I3 REX) EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MLS
2026-05-06
This Service Information bulletin (Revision 01) supersedes SI B01 05 25 dated April 2024
What’s New:
2020 and newer model year vehicles added as identified
Attachment updated and added

MODEL
E-Series
I01
I01
I01
I01

Model Year
2016 to 2017
2018 to 2019
2020 to 2021
2020 to 2021

Model Description
i3 REx
i3 REx
i3 120 REx
i3 Sport 120 REx

Engine
IB1 PZEV(SULEV)
IB1 TZEV
IB1 TZEV
IB1 TZEV

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).
Eligible Model Vehicles up to and including Model Year 2019
SI B01 05 24 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve
limited warranty for defects in materials and/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
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or a State that
has fully adopted the State of California PZEV(SULEV) / TZEV emission regulations (As
applicable, State of registration, model, and model year dependent), the emission-relevant
coverage for this component is 15 years / 150,000 miles.
Eligible 2020 and Newer Model Year Vehicles as identified with the May 2026 SIB Update
SI B01 05 24 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve
limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15
years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery 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 TZEV emission program
(As applicable, State of registration, model, and model year dependent), the emissionrelevant coverage for this component is 15 years / 150,000 miles.
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.

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SITUATION
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Supporting Materials
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Service Information Bulletin

April NN, 2026

Warranties

B01 05 24

I01 (I3 REX) EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY
(ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MLS
☐

THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

This Service Information bulletin (Revision 01) supersedes SI B01 05 25 dated April 2024
What’s New:
•

•

2020 and newer model year vehicles added as identified
Attachment updated and added

MODEL
E-Series
I01
I01
I01
I01

Model Year
2016 to 2017
2018 to 2019
2020 to 2021
2020 to 2021

Model Description
i3 REx
i3 REx
i3 120 REx
i3 Sport 120 REx

Engine
IB1 PZEV(SULEV)
IB1 TZEV
IB1 TZEV
IB1 TZEV

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).
Eligible Model Vehicles up to and including Model Year 2019
SI B01 05 24 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited
warranty for defects in materials and/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 BMW New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or a State that has fully
adopted the State of California PZEV(SULEV) / TZEV emission regulations (As applicable,
State of registration, model, and model year dependent), the emission-relevant coverage for
this component is 15 years / 150,000 miles.
Eligible 2020 and Newer Model Year Vehicles as identified with the May 2026 SIB Update
SI B01 05 24 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited
warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years /
150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery 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 TZEV emission program (As applicable,
State of registration, model, and model year dependent), the emission-relevant coverage for
this component is 15 years / 150,000 miles.

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 EVAP system’s purge (vent)
valve to:
•

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

This component-specific extended limited
warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials or
workmanship.
This coverage applies to the vehicle, is transferable, and is 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.
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 EVAP system’s vent (purge) valve may develop material (micro leaks) 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,
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.
And only if required, refer to SI B16 01 07 “Testing Evaporative System for Leaks,” corresponding time
support is required.
No other required EVAP system-related repairs are covered under this ELW coverage. When
applicable, invoice these items on the repair order separately, and review for other coverage that may
apply.

PARTS INFORMATION
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
Refer to ETK/AIR
Refer to ETK/AIR
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description
Fuel tank breather valve
Seal ring for intake manifold
Gasket ring
Gasket ring

Quantity
1
2
1
1

Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have confirmed
failures.
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 group 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, B or C) for defects in
material and/or workmanship applies to qualifying repairs performed by authorized BMW centers.
A. For MY 2016 and MY 2017 BMW i3 REx vehicles registered in the State of California (CA), or a
State that has fully adopted the CA PZEV(SULEV) statute (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.
B. For MY 2017 and MY 2021 BMW i3 REx vehicles registered in the State of California (CA), or a
State that has fully adopted the CA TZEV statute (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, OR, RI and VT), the
15 years (180 months)/150,000 miles emission relevant coverage applies to the EVAP purge
valve.
C. For the MY 2016 to MY 2021 BMW i3 REx vehicles registered in one of the remaining States,
including OR (MY 2016 to 2021), DE, PA, and WA which did not fully adopt the CA
PZEV(SULEV)/TZEV regulation, then the 15 years (180 months)/150,000-mile ELW componentspecific coverage applies.
This coverage applies to the vehicle, is transferable, 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 EVAP system’s purge valve is then covered by the remaining portion of the limited warranty
coverage period that applies.
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, 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

I01 (I3 REX) IB1 US tank purge valve

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:
13 90 500

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

Replacing tank venting valve (Includes removing and
installing intake plenum)

As applicable

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plusposition 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, 16 00510 are not considered Main labor
operations.
And only if it was needed to diagnose the above issue (Identified corresponding RO Time Support
Required):
Labor Operation
16 00 510

Description
Leak detection (Checking tightness) on fuel tank and
fuel tank ventilation system (SI B16 01 07)

Labor Allowance
Up to 5 FRU

(*) 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 two or more model vehicle choices show, select the applicable
Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead. Click on the “Flat Rate Units” button and enter a
flat rate labor operation code number 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.
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.
Eligible 2020 and newer model year vehicles as identified and added with the May 2026 SIB
update.
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:
•

BMW Purge Valve (ELW) 15YR.150MI

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 to SI B01 05 24

April 2024

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