Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic Module

Sportstick · 04-03-2017, 04:13 PM

I received a letter today from BMWNA extending the warranty on a Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (NVLD) to 10 years/120,000 miles. The component is described as:

B-ELWR 2016 Leak Diagnostic Module (NLVD) 10Y120M

Apparently, the "2016" does not relate to the model year of the suspect vehicle population, as mine is a 2015. I haven't had any issues requiring such repair, but am posting this for general awareness. If anyone paid for this repair, the documents include reimbursement procedures, which BMWNA should be able to share with any affected owners. They give 800-831-1117 for related questions.

chattanooga240 · 04-03-2017, 04:46 PM

Got this in the mail today as well.

vietboyx1115 · 04-03-2017, 08:31 PM

As did I. Makes me feel slightly weary that I should "expect" this issue to affect my car eventually.

Tpeterson · 04-04-2017, 10:22 AM

Got my letter also. ^Agree. 10 years /120000 miles warranty extension must mean a problem for every car eventually. Anybody know what a failure would involve?
A faulty diagnosis(CEL) or an actual problem?Or a failure to diagnose an actual problem?

aelarson · 04-04-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

I received a letter today from BMWNA extending the warranty on a Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (NVLD) to 10 years/120,000 miles. The component is described as:

B-ELWR 2016 Leak Diagnostic Module (NLVD) 10Y120M

Apparently, the "2016" does not relate to the model year of the suspect vehicle population, as mine is a 2015. I haven't had any issues requiring such repair, but am posting this for general awareness. If anyone paid for this repair, the documents include reimbursement procedures, which BMWNA should be able to share with any affected owners. They give 800-831-1117 for related questions.

Got the letter as well. What the hell does the Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic module even do? Is it just a sensor?

3.0L · 04-04-2017, 01:16 PM

I received my letter yesterday and I too, am puzzled by this.

So, a question: Are the emissions components covered by a longer warranty? And if so, that might explain why BMW added the Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic Module to a longer warranty?

Luminous · 04-04-2017, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportstick

I received a letter today from BMWNA extending the warranty on a Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (NVLD) to 10 years/120,000 miles. The component is described as:

B-ELWR 2016 Leak Diagnostic Module (NLVD) 10Y120M

Apparently, the "2016" does not relate to the model year of the suspect vehicle population, as mine is a 2015. I haven't had any issues requiring such repair, but am posting this for general awareness. If anyone paid for this repair, the documents include reimbursement procedures, which BMWNA should be able to share with any affected owners. They give 800-831-1117 for related questions.

Interesting, I just recently got a code related to to fuel tank and Evap system and have been trying to figure it out. Do you mind posting the letter? I have a 2015 235 and have not received anything from BMW.

Lucky13 · 04-04-2017, 02:33 PM

When the HPFP went bad on the N54 engines they extended the warranty to 10 years and 120K I believe but this was due to a class action lawsuit and a recall. Sounds like they are trying to avoid the class action lawsuit recall. Obviously they are having some problems because there was a form to fill out to get reimbursement if you already had an issue.

accendo · 04-04-2017, 06:30 PM

I got that letter too for my old 228 that just went back 2 weeks ago to be replaced by the new M240.

I did actually have a fuel pump fail in the 228 a little over a year ago, so I wondered if they had some N54 demons again (I went through 4 fuel pumps on an '08 335xi I had). No problems on the N55 in the 135i I had between the 335 and the 228 though. I hope the B58 proves as reliable as the N55.

Luftwaffe1O1 · 04-04-2017, 06:34 PM

Got this in the mail today as well, my car DID have a fuel pump recall though. But this seems like its something else maybe? The odd thing for me is, ever since I got my car back from fuel pump replacement, the fuel gauge has been weird.

When I first got it back, the range went from 50miles to 19 in the span of like 1min. When I tried filling the car up, it would only go up to about 5/7th of the way there.

Took it back in, they reset the cluster, and it would fill up all the way, but the range is really wonky, took it back a third time, they said the range seems to be just how it is. But I know its not right. Because it has been doing some weird crap, like it goes from 49miles range to 19 in like a 1/4mile, then it got stuck at 19 miles for the next 20 miles, then jumped up to 39 out of the blue.

They said unless the fuel gauge itself moves that it is behaving ok. Blah.

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chattanooga240 Lieutenant 213 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	Got this in the mail today as well.
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vietboyx1115 Private First Class 55 Rep 114 Posts Drives: MG F80 Comp Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Dallas iTrader: (1)	As did I. Makes me feel slightly weary that I should "expect" this issue to affect my car eventually.
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Tpeterson Lieutenant 157 Rep 580 Posts Drives: 228i MSport/THP/MT/ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Eagan Mn iTrader: (0)	Got my letter also. ^Agree. 10 years /120000 miles warranty extension must mean a problem for every car eventually. Anybody know what a failure would involve? A faulty diagnosis(CEL) or an actual problem?Or a failure to diagnose an actual problem? Last edited by Tpeterson; 04-04-2017 at 11:25 AM..
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3.0L Colonel 8937 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I received my letter yesterday and I too, am puzzled by this. So, a question: Are the emissions components covered by a longer warranty? And if so, that might explain why BMW added the Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic Module to a longer warranty? __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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Lucky13 Lucky13 212 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	When the HPFP went bad on the N54 engines they extended the warranty to 10 years and 120K I believe but this was due to a class action lawsuit and a recall. Sounds like they are trying to avoid the class action lawsuit recall. Obviously they are having some problems because there was a form to fill out to get reimbursement if you already had an issue. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive
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accendo Lieutenant Colonel 22 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: '17 ///M240i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	I got that letter too for my old 228 that just went back 2 weeks ago to be replaced by the new M240. I did actually have a fuel pump fail in the 228 a little over a year ago, so I wondered if they had some N54 demons again (I went through 4 fuel pumps on an '08 335xi I had). No problems on the N55 in the 135i I had between the 335 and the 228 though. I hope the B58 proves as reliable as the N55.
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Luftwaffe1O1 Lieutenant 230 Rep 555 Posts Drives: M235i, 2000 Z3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Got this in the mail today as well, my car DID have a fuel pump recall though. But this seems like its something else maybe? The odd thing for me is, ever since I got my car back from fuel pump replacement, the fuel gauge has been weird. When I first got it back, the range went from 50miles to 19 in the span of like 1min. When I tried filling the car up, it would only go up to about 5/7th of the way there. Took it back in, they reset the cluster, and it would fill up all the way, but the range is really wonky, took it back a third time, they said the range seems to be just how it is. But I know its not right. Because it has been doing some weird crap, like it goes from 49miles range to 19 in like a 1/4mile, then it got stuck at 19 miles for the next 20 miles, then jumped up to 39 out of the blue. They said unless the fuel gauge itself moves that it is behaving ok. Blah. __________________
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