PCV warranty

[snakes1021]

I just got a letter form BMW that they are extending the warranty for PCV to 15y or 150k miles.

It’s for my 440i I wonder if I’ll get a similar letter for the CS?

[TractionControlDelete]

Originally Posted by snakes1021

I just got a letter form BMW that they are extending the warranty for PCV to 15y or 150k miles.

It’s for my 440i I wonder if I’ll get a similar letter for the CS?

Thanks for info! Hope it applies to the F8X eventually

[N1rve]

Hopefully I can get my 2000 bucks back from BMW.

[snakes1021]

It says BMW will reimburse

[ra2289]

This would be awesome if it comes to the F8x. I now have the symptoms and planned to DIY a new valve cover soon.

[loudxpack]

Originally Posted by N1rve

Hopefully I can get my 2000 bucks back from BMW.

Haha, same. They quoted me for $4000 initially but worked down to $2000 “good faith” repair

[Hxngs]

I got this in the mail today. I’m wondering tho can they deny this claims due to tunes?

[snakes1021]

It’s BMW

[dpgfunk]

Originally Posted by Hxngs

I got this in the mail today. I’m wondering tho can they deny this claims due to tunes?

For F8x?

[AlmondJayRoM3]

Originally Posted by Hxngs

I got this in the mail today. I’m wondering tho can they deny this claims due to tunes?

Yes. Higher boost leading to more blow by and increased crankcase pressure causing pcv to work harder.

Regardless of actual cause of failure, it would be easy to deny any emissions system warranty claim with if a tune is detected.

[Hxngs]

Originally Posted by dpgfunk

For F8x?

Yeah

[loudxpack]

I contacted BMW of North America this morning via their number 800-831-1117 and was prompted immediately by a voice recording for the PCV recall and to check my VIN online at bmwusa.com/recall

Apparently it shows there are 0 open recalls for my vehicle

Has anyone else tried?

Hxngs

[00SH4WN]

snakes1021 is your 440i an LCI with the B58? I am guessing this is specific to that engine...

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by 00SH4WN

snakes1021 is your 440i an LCI with the B58? I am guessing this is specific to that engine...

Hxngs says he got one for his F80.

[Hxngs]

Originally Posted by loudxpack

I contacted BMW of North America this morning via their number 800-831-1117 and was prompted immediately by a voice recording for the PCV recall and to check my VIN online at bmwusa.com/recall

Apparently it shows there are 0 open recalls for my vehicle

Has anyone else tried?

Hxngs

It’s not a recall. Just warrantied if it was to happen.

[loudxpack]

Originally Posted by Hxngs

It’s not a recall. Just warrantied if it was to happen.

Thank you. I just called BMW of NA but the guy said he was having trouble finding the correct documentation. I personally have not received this letter yet, but I don’t see why mine wouldn’t be covered as it’s a problem among all S55 vehicles.

He then forwarded me to bmw-rp.com which is an Owner Reimbursement Program. My vin was entered there and shows “your vehicle is not involved in any of these programs”

He said my next step would be to take the extended warranty PCV letter to my dealership which had done the service and figure it out with them. I had contacted them first and they told me to reach out to BMW of NA (which I just did)
As I don’t actually have the letter in hand I can’t go to my dealership yet. I’m hoping I get one in the mail soon though

If the dealership could not help he said to call them back to further see my options

Would you be able to check your VIN on there (bmw-rp.com) to see if you are getting the same message? Also, would you be able to send the entire letter you received? Obviously redacting personal information wherever necessary

Thanks

Hxngs

[Hxngs]

Originally Posted by loudxpack

Thank you. I just called BMW of NA but the guy said he was having trouble finding the correct documentation. I personally have not received this letter yet, but I don’t see why mine wouldn’t be covered as it’s a problem among all S55 vehicles.

He then forwarded me to bmw-rp.com which is an Owner Reimbursement Program. My vin was entered there and shows “your vehicle is not involved in any of these programs”

He said my next step would be to take the extended warranty PCV letter to my dealership which had done the service and figure it out with them. I had contacted them first and they told me to reach out to BMW of NA (which I just did)
As I don’t actually have the letter in hand I can’t go to my dealership yet. I’m hoping I get one in the mail soon though

If the dealership could not help he said to call them back to further see my options

Would you be able to check your VIN on there (bmw-rp.com) to see if you are getting the same message? Also, would you be able to send the entire letter you received? Obviously redacting personal information wherever necessary

Thanks

Hxngs

I remember reading it was only for vehicles from 2015- April, 2016 build dates somewhere but yeah I’ll do that a bit later and I’ll get back to you

[00SH4WN]

Originally Posted by loudxpack

Thank you. I just called BMW of NA but the guy said he was having trouble finding the correct documentation. I personally have not received this letter yet, but I don’t see why mine wouldn’t be covered as it’s a problem among all S55 vehicles.

He then forwarded me to bmw-rp.com which is an Owner Reimbursement Program. My vin was entered there and shows “your vehicle is not involved in any of these programs”

He said my next step would be to take the extended warranty PCV letter to my dealership which had done the service and figure it out with them. I had contacted them first and they told me to reach out to BMW of NA (which I just did)
As I don’t actually have the letter in hand I can’t go to my dealership yet. I’m hoping I get one in the mail soon though

If the dealership could not help he said to call them back to further see my options

Would you be able to check your VIN on there (bmw-rp.com) to see if you are getting the same message? Also, would you be able to send the entire letter you received? Obviously redacting personal information wherever necessary

Thanks

Hxngs

Same experience here:

My 440i with B58 and 11/17 production Date directs me the the PCV form
My M4 with S55 replies back with "Your vehicle is not involved in any of these programs."

Still trying to figure out what the qualifying factors are...

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by 00SH4WN

Same experience here:

My 440i with B58 and 11/17 production Date directs me the the PCV form
My M4 with S55 replies back with "Your vehicle is not involved in any of these programs."

Still trying to figure out what the qualifying factors are...

Do you have the actual letter?

[snakes1021]

Originally Posted by 00SH4WN

snakes1021 is your 440i an LCI with the B58? I am guessing this is specific to that engine...

Yes

[snakes1021]

Originally Posted by Hxngs

I remember reading it was only for vehicles from 2015- April, 2016 build dates somewhere but yeah I’ll do that a bit later and I’ll get back to you

My 440 is a 2020 with a 5/21/19 build date

[00SH4WN]

Originally Posted by N1rve

Do you have the actual letter?

Yes, for the 440 (B58) only; the site matches...my S55 did not and is not eligible which is consistent with what I am seeing in other posts around the topic.