G12 G30 Ht Coolant Exp Tank Breathing Line/Pipe Ext Ltd WTY 10 Yrs/120,000 Miles (SI B01 05 25)

Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension

For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's high-temperature (HT) coolant expansion tank's breathing line/pipe (items #4 and #3)  to:

• 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicle's original first in-service/delivery date. 

This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and/or workmanship.

This coverage described above applies to the specific vehicle (VIN), it is transferrable to the subsequent owners, 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.

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.

Other Cooling System Issues And Repairs

This ELW specifically applies to the coolant systems expansion tank breathing line/pipe, however, these vehicles may arrive at your center with other coolant system component issues that are beyond the scope of this extended warranty coverage, for example, the water pump.

It is important to identify these other situations during the vehicle's RO write-up. Then, if the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage period has expired, your center can proactively advise the customer that the diagnosis, and repair of these other cooling system issues do not qualify for coverage.

Important Warning for Working on the High-Voltage (HV) Systems on BMW Group PHEVs 

740Le xDrive Sedans, 530e Sedans, and 530e xDrive Sedans 

Only properly trained personnel, who passed all applicable HV Technical Training Courses, should perform repairs which require disconnecting, or removal of High Voltage battery components on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed on High Voltage systems by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional safety information is found in Repair Instruction 61 00... "Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles". 

G30 (530i xDrive) Vehicle Model

Sublet - Bulk Supply Material

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 (other cooling system hoses, component issues, and/or 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

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 17 00 009 instead of 17 Work time labor operation codes 17 99 000 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.

Or the:

Issue is Visually Identified

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 17 12 512 instead of 17 12 012.

(*) 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.

(**) G12 (740Le Sedan) and G30 (530e Sedans)  - Includes removing and installing the water pump and draining and topping up coolant for high-temperature circuit. Coolant pump replacements, if required, are not included under this extended coverage.

(**) G30 (530i Sedans)  - Only requires draining and topping up coolant for high-temperature circuit.

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.

Previous Customer-Pay Repairs - Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement

See the attachment: B010525_AT_1 ELW RBMT Interim Prd 05_2025

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) will reimbursement certain costs for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to the release of this updated component-specific extended limited warranty coverage.

A qualifying customer pay repair must primarily be for the replacement of the HT expansion tank breathing line/pipe. Also, the repair facility's procedures to address the above situation must have been performed correctly, adequately, and completely, as required by the applicable BMW Group approved repair standards and instructions. 

Customer-pay repairs are 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.

Repairs That Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement

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 (other cooling system hoses, component issues, and/or 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.

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-RPcom under the following reference:

• BMW ELW ET Breathing Pipe 10Y120M

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 ELW ET Breathing Pipe 10Y120M

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.