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FOOTWELL MODULE (FRM) EXTENDED LIMITED WTY (ELW) INCREASE TO 15 YRS/186,000 MLES
2026-05-06
This Service Information bulletin (Revision 03) supersedes SI B01 20 16 dated February 2025
What’s New:

The footwell module (FRM) extended limited warranty has been increased to 15 Years/186,000 Miles
Title updated
Updated attachment
Model, Situation, and the Claim Information sections updated

MODEL
E-Series
E70
E71
E72
E82
E84
E88
E89
E90
E91
E92
E93

Model Years
2007 to 2013
2010 to 2014
2010 to 2011
2010 to 2013
2013 to 2014
2010 to 2013
2010 to 2014
2006 to 2011
2010 to 2012
2010 to 2013
2010 to 2013

Model Description
X5 Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) and the X5 M
X6 Sports Activity Coupes (SAC)and the X6 M
ActiveHybrid X6 (SAC)
1 Series Coupes and 1 Series M Coupe
X1 Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV)
1 Series Convertibles
Z4 Roadsters
3 Series Sedans and M3 Sedan
3 Series Sports Wagon
3 Series Coupes and M3 Coupe
3 Series Convertibles and M3 Convertible

Note: Within the models and model years listed above, there are affected and non-affected vehicles.
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 (ELW)
coverage, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI).
March 2025 New Superseding Vehicle Comment
Important Update to FRM ELW SI B01 20 16 (RC 61 35 90 10 00): For this vehicle, the
Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has
been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the
original first in-service / delivery date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle
eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle
Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. This FRM ELW-related Vehicle
Comment supersedes the two others that were posted prior for this vehicle.
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’s “Vehicle Comments” section.
The footwell module’s extended limited warranty coverage period has been increased 15 Years / 186,000 Miles from 10
Years /156,000 Miles with the posted update of this bulletin dated February 2025.

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
Please see bulletin pdf in Supporting Materials

Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf B01 20 16 REV04_SR.pdf
picture_as_pdf B012016_AT_1 ELW RBMT Interim Prd 03_2025.pdf
picture_as_pdf B012016_AT_2 Cust Letter.pdf

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Service Information Bulletin
Warranties

April 27, 2026
B01 20 16

FOOTWELL MODULE (FRM) EXTENDED LIMITED WTY (ELW)
INCREASE TO 15 YRS/186,000 MLES
This Service Information bulletin (Revision 04) supersedes SI B01 20 16 dated February 2025
What’s New:
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•

Model. Situation, Procedure, Parts, and Claim Information sections updated
Latest sample customer letter added.

MODEL
E-Series
E70
E71
E72
E82
E84
E88
E89
E90
E91
E92
E93

Model Years
2007 to 2013
2010 to 2014
2010 to 2011
2010 to 2013
2013 to 2014
2010 to 2013
2010 to 2014
2006 to 2011
2010 to 2012
2010 to 2013
2010 to 2013

Model Description
X5 Sports Activity Vehicles (SUV) and the X5 M
X6 Sports Activity Coupes (SUV)and the X6 M
ActiveHybrid X6 (SUV)
1 Series Coupes and 1 Series M Coupe
X1 Sports Activity Vehicles (SUV)
1 Series Convertibles
Z4 Roadsters
3 Series Sedans and M3 Sedan
3 Series Sports Wagon
3 Series Coupes and M3 Coupe
3 Series Convertibles and M3 Convertible

Note: Within the models and model years listed above, there are affected and non-affected
vehicles.
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
(ELW) coverage, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry
(WVI).
March 2025 New Superseding Vehicle Comment
Important Update to FRM ELW SI B01 20 16 (RC 61 35 90 10 00): For this vehicle, the
Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has
been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original
first in-service / delivery date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. This FRM ELW-related Vehicle Comment
supersedes the two others that were posted prior for this vehicle.
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’s “Vehicle Comments” section.

The footwell module’s extended limited warranty coverage period has been increased 15 Years
/ 186,000 Miles from 10 Years /156,000 Miles with the posted update of this bulletin dated
February 2025.
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 and for the issue
described below, BMW of North America, LLC
(BMW NA) is supplementarily increasing the
extended limited warranty coverage period for
the vehicle’s Footwell Module (FRM) to:
•

15 years / 186,000 miles as determined
by the vehicle’s original first in-service /
delivery date.

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.
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.
Note: Many applicable vehicles will be eligible for both a qualifying prior repair reimbursement, and
the remainder of the FRM extended coverage period going forward. While some other applicable
vehicles will only be eligible for a qualifying prior FRM repair reimbursement when it was performed
during the extended coverage active period.

CAUSE
1. The Footwell module (FRM) may have become corrupted after performing a:
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One or more FRM monitored vehicle systems have active malfunctions that cause a constant
accumulation of related faults to be stored, and/or after performing a
Vehicle Test,
Programming procedure,
12V battery jump start, disconnect, replacement, and/or
Or the:

2. Footwell Module itself (FRM) failed (Primary causual part) prior to performing any diagnosis, or
repair-related work procedures.

CORRECTION
SI B61 10 26

As a preventive measure to protect the FRM, the primary objective of this Service Information
Bulletin is to attempt performing a FRM lamp short-circuit counters “reset” first by using the
FRM Diagnostic Adapter (dongle) special tool (SI B04 01 26 for Part Number 83 30 5 B93 3A5).
Other Pre-Existing Vehicle Lighting System-Related Issues and Repairs
After the FRM counters are reset, a vehicle diagnostic and visual check must still be performed to
identify the repairs that are needed to address the pre-existing root causes that are responsible for the
vehicle electrical system’s short circuits.
It is important to notify the customer that additional vehicle diagnosis may also be required.
This additional diagnosis, and the corresponding repair work that is required is not covered by
this ELW.
If these issues are not repaired, the counters will start accumulating the fault generated-related data
again despite the fact the FRM was reset.
Inaction by the vehicle’s owner to have underlying FRM related issue(s) rectified can potentially result
in permanent damage to the FRM in addition to the other required repairs.
An FRM replacement and in conjunction vehicle programming procedure may be required if FRM
cannot be reset to allow the other related issues to be addressed.

PROCEDURE
When an applicable vehicle arrives with defective light bulbs, corresponding Check Control Messages,
and /or issues with shorts in the related electrical system wiring, identify and document all the issues
that may require repair later.
It may also be helpful to review the vehicle’s Repair History (Claims) section located at the bottom of
the Warranty Vehicle Inquiry (WVI), and your center’s vehicle history file to identify if there was a
recent / prior FRM replacement, and / or other FRM-related electrical system repairs that were
performed on the vehicle.
A. Then as a preventative measure to protect the FRM, use the dongle tool first to reset the
FRM.
Or:

B. Diagnose, and Replace a Failed FRM, and perform the required Programming Procedure
E92 (3 Series Coupes and M3 Coupe)
If these vehicles’ FRMs cannot be coded after replacement, please refer to SI B61 03 22. Issues with
these vehicles’ safety belt extenders are also excluded under this coverage.

PARTS INFORMATION
Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have
confirmed failures.
When required, 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
Footwell module (FRM)

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 Group’s resources, according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately
under the Repair Code listed in this bulletin.

CLAIM INFORMATION
For eligible US-specification BMW vehicles that are registered and operated in the United States
(including Puerto Rico), the component-specific 15 year (180 month) / 186,000-mile extended limited
warranty coverage for defects in materials and/or workmanship applies to qualifying repairs performed
by authorized BMW centers.
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.
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.
For the issues described in this bulletin, the replacement FRM 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, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of
this extended coverage, engine damage is not covered, 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 or light truck parts.
Qualifying Repairs – Claim Submission
Repair Code:

6135901000

E7x E8x E9x Footwell module (FRM)

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
A. SI B61 10 26: Using the FRM Diagnostic Adapter (dongle) special tool to reset the FRM
lamp’s short-circuit counters
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

61 99 000

Work time (WT) to reset the FRM with the FRM reset
dongle tool (Main work)

3 FRU

Work time (WT) to reset the FRM with the FRM reset
dongle tool (Plusposition)

2 FRU

Or:
61 99 000

If you are using a Main labor operation code for another repair, then only claim the work time
allowance that applies to the Plusposition type labor operation.
Or:

B. Diagnose, and Replace a Failed FRM that would not Reset.
Labor Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or:
00 58 500*
And:
61 35 616

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

61 35 616 Replacing FRM (After vehicle diagnosis)

As applicable

And/or:
Without an Open Programming and Encoding Technical Campaign (See below)
Labor Operation
61 35 616
And:
61 00 710

Description
Replacing FRM (After vehicle diagnosis)

Labor Allowance
As applicable

Programming/encoding control unit(s) (Associated work,
without Car Access System) (includes deleting the fault
memory)

As applicable

Programming/encoding control unit(s) (Associated work,
with CAS) (includes deleting the fault memory)

As applicable

Or:
61 00 720

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, 00 58 500, 61 99 000 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 AIR
application resource, start by entering 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.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding - FRM Replacement
During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may also show one or more programming and
encoding Technical Campaign repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may only be
invoiced one time.
After replacing the FRM, perform and submit for updating the vehicle’s software to the required
I-level or higher through the technical campaign.