New Vehicle Limited Warranty—
2008 Models (Valid Only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2008 U.S. specification vehi-
cles distributed by BMW NA or sold through the
BMW NA European Delivery Program against
defects in materials or workmanship to the first
retail purchaser, and each subsequent
purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
This warranty begins on the date of first retail
sale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in ser-
vice as a demonstrator or company vehicle,
whichever is earlier.
Warranty Coverage
To obtain service under this warranty, the vehi-
cle must be brought, upon discovery of a defect
in material or workmanship, to the workshop of
any authorized BMW center, during normal busi-
ness hours. The BMW center will, without
charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace
the defective part(s) using new or authorized
remanufactured parts. The decision to repair or
replace said part(s) is solely the prerogative of
BMW NA. Parts for which replacements are
made become the property of BMW NA.
In all cases, a reasonable time must be allowed
for warranty repairs to be completed after the
vehicle is received by the BMW center.
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas
Safety belts are covered under the BMW New
Vehicle Limited Warranty for defects in material
or workmanship for a period of 10 years, unlim-
ited mileage from the date of purchase. In order
to be eligible for this coverage, the vehicle must be a new car retailed in the State of Kansas and
the repair performed by an authorized BMW
center in Kansas.
Towing/Other Owner Benefits
A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is
available to every BMW owner during the new
vehicle warranty period.
Roadside assistance and other owner benefits
are available by calling:
1 800 332-4269
For additional details on towing and other owner
benefits please refer to the BMW Roadside
Assistance section of this Statement (page 26).
Other Items
Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade
inserts are covered up to 2,000 miles.
Items which are subject to wear and tear or
deterioration due to driving habits or condi-
tions, such as brake pads/linings, brake
discs, clutch disc, pressure plate, filters,
upholstery, trim and chrome items, paint fin-
ish, drive belts, glass, and similar items, are
specifically limited to defects in material or
workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
Damage which results from negligence,
improper operation of the vehicle, improper
repair, lack of or improper maintenance, environ-
mental influences, flood, accident or fire dam-
age, road salt corrosion, or use of improper or
contaminated fuel.
Damage to the engine, transmission or any
related component caused by improper shifting
of the transmission.
Maintenance services and parts when replaced
during maintenance such as spark plugs, lubri-
cants, fluids, engine tuneup parts, replacement
of filters, coolant, and refrigerant. Failure to
maintain the vehicle properly in accordance with
the instructions in the Owner’s Manual or the
Service section of this Statement, that results in
the failure of any part of the vehicle.
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For assistance in determining which parts are
covered by this warranty, please contact your
authorized BMW center or the BMW NA Cus-
tomer Relations Department at 1 800 831-1117.
You may obtain further information concerning
the emissions warranty or report violations of
warranty terms, by contacting Air Resources
Board (ARB), Mobile Source Operations Divi-
sion, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.
Please include the title of the BMW service
department head and telephone number.
California Emission Warranty Parts
List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control Sys-
tem Limited Warranty for a period of 7 years or
70,000 miles, whichever comes first:
Component 528i 528xi 535i
535xi 550i
535xi Sp. W.
Charge Air Cooler •
Charge Air Duct •
Cylinder Head Cover
Gasket Set •••
Engine Control
Module •••
Exhaust Manifold
Gasket •••
Exhaust Manifold with
Catalyst ••
Exhaust Pipe with
Catalyst ••
Fuel Injector •
Fuel Pump •
Fuel Rail •
Fuel Tank •••
Fuel Tank Unit, Right
or Left ••
High Pressure Fuel
Pump •
Intake Drive Unit •
Intake Manifold •••
Intake Manifold Gasket ••
Knock Sensor •
Component 528i
528xi 535i
535xi 550i
Oxygen Sensor, Rear
(Monitor) •
Throttle Body ••
Torque Converter •••
Transmission Control
Module •••
Turbocharger •
Valvetronic Actuator •
Valvetronic Control
Unit •
Valvetronic Sensor ••
VANOS (VVT)
Adjustment Unit •••
Notice
The “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in a posi-
tion to contact the vehicle owners when a cor-
rection of a product defect becomes necessary.
Please fill in the attached postcard if you change
your address or purchase a used BMW.
Tire Warranty Statement
Tires are warranted by their respective manufac-
turer as detailed in the applicable tire manufac-
turer’s warranty statements. Instructions for
proper tire care and maintenance are contained
in the Owner’s Manual. Should you experience
difficulty in obtaining warranty service from a tire
manufacturer, your authorized BMW center will
assist you in resolving the difficulty.
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