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BMW 335Xi warranty claim denied?

120 manufacturer communications on file 6 warranty extensions / campaigns 2005–2016 model years covered

If your dealer recently denied a warranty claim on your BMW 335Xi, you're not alone — and the denial may not be the final word. Manufacturers are required to file service communications with federal safety regulators, and for the 335Xi (model years 2005–2016), there are 120 such filings on record, including 6 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. These cover documented issues such as the Takata front airbag module program, the intake charge-air duct extension (10 years/120,000 miles), the footwell module extension (8 years/125,000 miles), and the M57 diesel EGR throttle valve extension (10 years/120,000 miles).

When a dealer denies a claim, it doesn't always mean the issue isn't covered. Sometimes the service advisor isn't aware of an applicable extension, or the paperwork didn't reference the right bulletin. Denials can often be reversed once the right documentation is assembled and presented clearly.

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What BMW has documented for the 335Xi

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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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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2023-11-16 · B010919
DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
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2023-11-13 · B011423
PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
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2022-03-01 · B610322
The footwell module (FRM) cannot be encoded after replacement.
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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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2019-12-01 · B130619
SERVICE ACTION: N54T ENGINE - INSPECT AND REPLACE INJECTOR(S). The piezo-type fuel injectors may cause a rough running at start-up or rough running while at idle.
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Common questions

Why did the dealer deny my BMW 335Xi warranty claim?
Dealers sometimes deny claims because the service advisor didn't check for applicable extended-warranty bulletins, or the repair order didn't cite the correct documentation. For the 335Xi, manufacturer filings include extensions covering components like the footwell module, intake charge-air duct, and diesel EGR throttle valve. A denial doesn't automatically mean the repair is uncovered — it may mean the right paperwork wasn't referenced.
What is a warranty extension or service campaign, and does my 335Xi qualify?
A warranty extension is a manufacturer-issued program that lengthens coverage for a specific component beyond the original warranty, usually due to a known defect pattern. BMW has filed 6 such extensions or campaigns for the 335Xi, covering parts like airbag modules and engine components. Whether your vehicle qualifies depends on its VIN, mileage, and repair history, which a documentation review can clarify.
Can I get a denied BMW warranty claim reconsidered?
Yes, denied claims can sometimes be reconsidered when supported by documentation such as manufacturer bulletins, service campaign numbers, or repair records showing the issue matches a known, filed defect. There's no guarantee of a specific outcome, but gathering the right paperwork and resubmitting the request through proper channels is a common next step after an initial denial.
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