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BMW 335D warranty claim denied?

92 manufacturer communications on file 5 warranty extensions / campaigns 2009–2011 model years covered

If BMW recently denied your warranty claim on a 2009–2011 335D, it can feel like the end of the road—but it often isn't. Our records show BMW has filed 92 manufacturer communications for this model with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including 5 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering components such as the footwell module, the intake charge-air duct, the M57 diesel engine's EGR throttle valve, and the front driver-side airbag modules tied to the Takata settlement. These documents show that BMW has already acknowledged recurring issues on vehicles like yours, sometimes extending coverage well beyond the original warranty period. A denial at the dealer level doesn't always account for these extensions or for how a specific repair relates to a documented defect. Many owners don't realize that a denial can be reconsidered when it's paired with the right manufacturer documentation and a clear explanation of how it applies to their vehicle and repair history. ClaimRight offers a free assessment to review your denial letter, repair records, and the relevant service bulletins for your 335D, so you can understand what options may be available to you before deciding on next steps.

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What BMW has documented for the 335D

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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2014-11-01 · 011214 Warranty extension
M57 Diesel Engine Throttle Valve (for EGR): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is extending the limited warranty...
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2014-09-01 · 010914 Warranty extension
"?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in i...
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2024-01-16 · B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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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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2021-04-01 · 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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2019-07-10 · 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 · 513911
Trunk Lid Intermittently Does Not Open or Latch. Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the trunk...
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2019-07-10 · 610405
Power Mirrors and/or Windows are Inoperative. The power windows and/or power mirrors are inoperative. The LED on the headlight switch is flashing. There is a check control message...
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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 · 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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2019-05-01 · 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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2018-07-01 · B011017
M57Y FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST NOX SENSORS: LIMITED
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2018-04-01 · B121418
INDIVIDUAL DRIVING CYCLES FOR OBD2 READINESS CODES (M57Y): One or more OBD readiness codes are not set to ÒreadyÓ during a state emissions inspection, with a hand-held scan tool or...
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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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2017-12-01 · B180217
DIAGNOSING SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION (SCR) EFFICIENCY FAULTS: The Service Engine Soon light is on.
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2017-04-01 · B130315
?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector p...
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2017-04-01 · B840316
SERVICE ACTION: GSM COMBOX DEACTIVATION / DISCONTINUATION WITH 4 YEAR ASSIST SERVICE. What's New: ? Model: Option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? Situat...
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Common questions

Why would BMW deny a warranty claim on a 335D if there are known manufacturer bulletins?
Dealers sometimes process claims without fully cross-referencing all applicable manufacturer communications, including warranty extensions or service campaigns. A denial may happen if the specific bulletin wasn't flagged, the mileage or date fell outside a standard review, or the paperwork didn't clearly connect the repair to a documented issue. Reviewing the full bulletin history for your vehicle can clarify whether an applicable extension or campaign was overlooked.
Can a denied BMW warranty claim be reconsidered after the initial denial?
In many cases, yes. Denials can sometimes be reconsidered when supported by documentation such as repair invoices, diagnostic reports, and relevant manufacturer bulletins showing the issue is one BMW has already addressed through an extension or service campaign. The process generally involves resubmitting the claim with this supporting information rather than accepting the first decision as final.
What is a warranty extension or service campaign, and does it apply to my 335D?
A warranty extension or service campaign is a formal program where a manufacturer agrees to cover specific repairs beyond the standard warranty, often due to a known component issue. For the 335D, documented extensions include coverage for the footwell module, intake charge-air duct, and EGR throttle valve. Whether one applies to your situation depends on your vehicle's mileage, age, and repair history.
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