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BMW 135I warranty claim denied?

99 manufacturer communications on file 5 warranty extensions / campaigns 2007–2013 model years covered

A denied warranty claim on your BMW 135i can feel final, but it often isn't. Manufacturers are required to file service bulletins and warranty-related notices with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for the 135i (2007–2013), 99 such communications are on record, including 5 warranty extensions or service campaigns. These cover known issues such as footwell module failures, intake charge-air duct durability, turbocharger wastegate emissions concerns, the Takata airbag module settlement, and the N54/N55 coolant pump class action. If your vehicle's symptoms match conditions addressed in these documents, a denial may not reflect the full picture of what the manufacturer has already acknowledged. Dealers sometimes deny claims without referencing every applicable extension or campaign tied to your VIN. ClaimRight reviews your repair history against the manufacturer's own published bulletins to see whether your denied claim lines up with documented defects. There's no cost to find out, and no obligation if nothing applies. A free assessment simply shows you the options available based on what BMW has already put in writing, so you can make an informed decision about what to do next.

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What BMW has documented for the 135I

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2019-01-01 · B011618 Warranty extension
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
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2017-06-01 · SIM010717 Warranty extension
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
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2016-08-01 · B012016 Warranty extension
FOOTWELL MODULE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 8 YEARS/125,000 MILES. When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the...
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2016-01-01 · B010215 Warranty extension
"SI B01 02 15 January 2016 Warranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 02 15 dated December 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N54 Engine Fuel I...
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2013-06-01 · SIB-01-02-12 Warranty extension
BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN EMISSIONS WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS/82,00 MILES ON ENGINE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE. MODELS 2008-2010 E60, E61, E71, E82, E88, AND 2009-201...
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2024-01-11 · B611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi...
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2021-05-01 · B011321
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with th...
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2021-04-01 · B340414
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from...
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2020-09-01 · B110208
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This s...
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2020-07-01 · B650709
NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best n...
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2020-04-01 · B840214
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are...
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2019-07-12 · 651512
Service Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. Before delivering affected vehicles to the customer, the Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must...
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2019-07-10 · 513608
"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor...
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2019-07-10 · 540810
Convertible Top Does Not Open Properly. When opening the convertible top, the interior cover flap remains open. CAUSE: The cable for the flap operation is either kinked or dislodge...
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2019-07-10 · 541409
Wear Marks on the C-pillar Area of the Soft Top Canvas. Wear marks may form on the soft top cover in the C-pillar area, above or below the canvas seam and or along the seam. These...
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2019-07-10 · 613312
"Erroneous CC Message "Remote control! Do not switch off the engine" is Displayed. An erroneous CC message, "Remote control!" " Do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the Ce...
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2019-07-09 · 110208
"Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine powe...
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2019-07-09 · 120912
N55: Intermittent Loss of Power. Intermittently, the engine idle speed may fluctuate up and down or cut off under any of the following circumstances, without any relevant faults st...
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2019-07-09 · 121412
N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the...
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2019-06-01 · B110919
N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after p...
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2019-05-01 · B840311
TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR BMW ASSIST.
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2019-04-01 · B013118
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
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2018-08-01 · B170318
Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no...
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2018-02-01 · B080119
In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page....
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2018-01-01 · B840314
Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
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Common questions

Why was my BMW 135i warranty claim denied even though there are known issues with this model?
Dealers process claims based on the information in front of them at that moment, which doesn't always include every bulletin, extension, or campaign the manufacturer has since filed. With 99 documented communications for the 135i, including 5 warranty extensions, it's possible a relevant notice wasn't checked against your VIN or repair order before the denial was issued.
What is a warranty extension or service campaign, and does my 135i qualify?
A warranty extension lengthens coverage on a specific component beyond the standard warranty, usually because the manufacturer identified a recurring defect, such as the footwell module or intake charge-air duct extensions on file for the 135i. Qualification depends on your VIN, mileage, and the specific part affected, so it's worth having your records reviewed against the manufacturer's published terms.
Can a denied warranty claim be reversed after the dealer says no?
A denial from a dealer isn't always the end of the process. Reviewing the denial alongside manufacturer bulletins, extensions, and your documented repair history can sometimes reveal grounds for reconsideration. Outcomes vary by vehicle and circumstance, which is why gathering the relevant documentation is typically the first step before deciding how to proceed.
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