Fuel Tank Warranty Extension

Sportstick · 05-07-2022, 09:30 AM

I received a letter yesterday from BMW extending the fuel tank warranty to 15 years/150k miles. The supposed issue is a potential leak at the location where a plastic cover plate is welded after assembly into the vehicle, apparently susceptible to later damage. The remedy is replacing the fuel tank.

Any experience/additional info among the group here?

evilsaint · 05-07-2022, 09:38 AM

I got the same letter.

leftoverture · 05-07-2022, 03:18 PM

I didn't get anything. Did it say what years, models are involved.

Sportstick · 05-07-2022, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by leftoverture

I didn't get anything. Did it say what years, models are involved.

No, only that my VIN was involved.

TheSniper · 05-07-2022, 03:57 PM

I also received the letter yesterday on this.

German1967 · 05-08-2022, 06:57 PM

Same here. 2015 M235.

e30jim · 05-08-2022, 07:50 PM

I received one as well. I have a 2014 M235.

mb67 · 05-08-2022, 07:54 PM

I received the letter yesterday as well. (2015 228i Conv)

morphomeman · 05-09-2022, 05:35 AM

I can't wait to get the letter. Does this mean that I have to keep the car for 15 years?

MLJR235 · 05-09-2022, 10:48 AM

nO wonder my gas gets low so quick

lol

Also got letter, 2015 235i

Sportstick · 05-09-2022, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

I can't wait to get the letter. Does this mean that I have to keep the car for 15 years?

…at least.

Cos270 · 05-09-2022, 11:59 AM

I got one too. '15 M235i

Sportstick · 05-09-2022, 12:07 PM

By coincidence, I had a previously scheduled annual service appointment for today. While they did oil, coolant, brake/clutch fluid, they checked for telltale signs of streaking from fuel drips down the side of the tank. No evidence of a problem but, I am still a few hundred miles shy of 20k over almost 8 years, so it’s had a low-stress existence so far. SA says it’s a heat-related deterioration problem for a seal on top.

MLJR235 · 05-09-2022, 01:02 PM

Would it be safe to assume an obvious symptom could be along the lines of excessive fuel odor in cabin that was not present prior?

Sportstick · 05-09-2022, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MLJR235

Would it be safe to assume an obvious symptom could be along the lines of excessive fuel odor in cabin that was not present prior?

Unlike an engine compartment fuel leak, I am not certain that the odor would necessarily penetrate the passenger compartment. I would expect an odor in the garage if parked inside. If parked outside, it may volatilize before collecting enough to create any odor.

celsdogg · 05-10-2022, 05:35 AM

Also got this for the F22 M235i and a F30 335i, both 2015s.

lateapex'er · 05-10-2022, 08:41 AM

interesting! I wonder if they'll extend the timing chain warranty for us N20 folks too... oh wait

XutvJet · 05-10-2022, 02:51 PM

I've never heard of a fuel tank related failure in all my years on this forum.

60_Driver · 05-10-2022, 11:57 PM

Got the same letter. ‘16 M235i.

leftoverture · 05-11-2022, 05:46 AM

Got my letter yesterday. 2016 228i.

XutvJet · 05-11-2022, 08:41 PM

LOL. I think it's safe to assume anyone that owns a 2 series that is within the range of this recall and BMW can find you, you're getting a letter.

ljason8eg · 05-12-2022, 01:50 AM

How strange, I received the letter on Saturday and today I filled the car up and noticed an extremely strong gasoline smell in my garage. Took a look at the gas tank and fuel is seeping down the driver's side rear of the tank. Wtf.

EDIT: For reference I have a 2014 M235i with just under 60,000 miles at the time of this issue.

05-07-2022, 09:30 AM	#1
Sportstick Major General 4731 Rep 6,074 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	Fuel Tank Warranty Extension I received a letter yesterday from BMW extending the fuel tank warranty to 15 years/150k miles. The supposed issue is a potential leak at the location where a plastic cover plate is welded after assembly into the vehicle, apparently susceptible to later damage. The remedy is replacing the fuel tank. Any experience/additional info among the group here? __________________ 2015 228i 6MT/Track Handling/Tech/Cold/Premium/Lighting/Driver Assistance/KCDesign Strut Brace/M2 LCAs/Rogue SSK/BBS SR/PS4S/ER Chargepipe/AA Intercooler/Dinan Shockware/MPerformance Spoiler/Black Grilles/Xpel Ultimate PPF & Prime XR+ Tint/Adam's Ceramic/no CDV 2024 X3 sDrive30i/MSport/Premium/Dynamic Handling/Shadowline/Parking/Xpel Prime XR Plus/Weathertech Cargo Liner
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05-07-2022, 09:38 AM	#2
evilsaint Grand Poobah 15 Rep 94 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	I got the same letter.
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05-07-2022, 03:18 PM	#3
leftoverture Captain 439 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	I didn't get anything. Did it say what years, models are involved.
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05-07-2022, 03:57 PM	#5
TheSniper Private 26 Rep 74 Posts Drives: M235i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	I also received the letter yesterday on this. __________________ 2016 M235i xDrive Dinan Stage 4 Tune (Big turbo, exhaust, intercooler, etc) Dinan lowering springs, bump stops, front and rear sway bars.
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05-08-2022, 06:57 PM	#6
German1967 Captain 586 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Same here. 2015 M235. __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
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05-08-2022, 07:50 PM	#7
e30jim Enlisted Member 62 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 14 M235I, E30 87 325ic, 15 F31 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I received one as well. I have a 2014 M235.
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05-08-2022, 07:54 PM	#8
mb67 In search of the perfect cup of coffee 152 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2015 228i Conv Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I received the letter yesterday as well. (2015 228i Conv)
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05-09-2022, 05:35 AM	#9
morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	Very exciting I can't wait to get the letter. Does this mean that I have to keep the car for 15 years?
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05-09-2022, 10:48 AM	#10
MLJR235 Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 243 Posts Drives: M235I Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: SO CALI iTrader: (1)	nO wonder my gas gets low so quick lol Also got letter, 2015 235i __________________ '15 235i - Moddedededed
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05-09-2022, 11:59 AM	#12
Cos270 First Lieutenant 609 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F22 M235i [0.00]	I got one too. '15 M235i
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05-09-2022, 12:07 PM	#13
Sportstick Major General 4731 Rep 6,074 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	By coincidence, I had a previously scheduled annual service appointment for today. While they did oil, coolant, brake/clutch fluid, they checked for telltale signs of streaking from fuel drips down the side of the tank. No evidence of a problem but, I am still a few hundred miles shy of 20k over almost 8 years, so it’s had a low-stress existence so far. SA says it’s a heat-related deterioration problem for a seal on top.
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05-09-2022, 01:02 PM	#14
MLJR235 Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 243 Posts Drives: M235I Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: SO CALI iTrader: (1)	Would it be safe to assume an obvious symptom could be along the lines of excessive fuel odor in cabin that was not present prior? __________________ '15 235i - Moddedededed
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05-10-2022, 05:35 AM	#16
celsdogg E4 Mafia 329 Rep 418 Posts Drives: E30, E36/5, E46x2, F22, F30 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Also got this for the F22 M235i and a F30 335i, both 2015s. __________________ Squad - '90 E30 325i MT (225k) \| '98 E36/5 318ti MT (153k) \| '03 E46 325i MT (152k) \| '04 E46 330xi MT (198k) \| '15 F22 M235i MT (60k) \| '15 F30 335i MT (80k) KIA - '91 E30 325i AT (146k) \| '02 E46 325i MT (212k) Bring back the purple M stripe
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05-10-2022, 08:41 AM	#17
lateapex'er Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2014 228i M-Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: NJ/MD iTrader: (4)	interesting! I wonder if they'll extend the timing chain warranty for us N20 folks too... oh wait
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05-10-2022, 02:51 PM	#18
XutvJet Major General 5586 Rep 5,386 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	I've never heard of a fuel tank related failure in all my years on this forum. __________________ The forest was shrinking, but the Trees kept voting for the Axe, for the Axe was clever and convinced the Trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.
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05-10-2022, 11:57 PM	#19
60_Driver Private First Class 59 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i 6mt vert Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Got the same letter. ‘16 M235i.
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05-11-2022, 05:46 AM	#20
leftoverture Captain 439 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	Got my letter yesterday. 2016 228i.
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05-11-2022, 08:41 PM	#21
XutvJet Major General 5586 Rep 5,386 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	LOL. I think it's safe to assume anyone that owns a 2 series that is within the range of this recall and BMW can find you, you're getting a letter. __________________ The forest was shrinking, but the Trees kept voting for the Axe, for the Axe was clever and convinced the Trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.
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05-12-2022, 01:50 AM	#22
ljason8eg Enlisted Member 15 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	How strange, I received the letter on Saturday and today I filled the car up and noticed an extremely strong gasoline smell in my garage. Took a look at the gas tank and fuel is seeping down the driver's side rear of the tank. Wtf. EDIT: For reference I have a 2014 M235i with just under 60,000 miles at the time of this issue. Last edited by ljason8eg; 05-12-2022 at 10:26 PM..
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