Thermostat

[Njerts]

I got my Thermostat replaced after engine warning light.
It seems like this should have been a recall item because it is guaranteed to fail.

One good thing out of all this is that I got a 320i as a loaner, now I appreciate my car so much more

[outlawdevil]

Originally Posted by Njerts

I got my Thermostat replaced after engine warning light.
It seems like this should have been a recall item because it is guaranteed to fail.

One good thing out of all this is that I got a 320i as a loaner, now I appreciate my car so much more

what year and what mileages?

[Njerts]

2014 and 60000km / 40000 miles

[kringer2]

I agree with you Njerts. At 40k it should have been warranty. I had mine replaced at 52K miles. Out of warranty. My dealer told me they did not have an issue with the stat failing. I disagreed but did not get anywhere. Thermostats should last longer than 50k. I've read about them failing in the N20 motor.

[gbracerx1]

Mine failed at 50k.

Replaced under extended warranty.

[outlawdevil]

I am worried, I only put 5000 miles on the car. It will be an out of warranty item for me. How much do they cost to replace the T-stat?

[Carlin/14/E84]

Originally Posted by Njerts

It seems like this should have been a recall item because it is guaranteed to fail.

I said that many moons back...mine failed at over 50K (miles) during that time the dealer's didn't have any in stock, so I drove with that stupid cluster light for a while until I just order a thermostat from an auto part and I R&R same, the car now has 78K (miles) still going strong! no lights.

BMW tech's do say if the thermostat fail, and the 'engine light service soon' comes on not to worry 'cause the thermostat will automatically open and stay open until is replaced.

[CSPM]

BMW has sent out a letter stating that they will extend the warranty on the STAT for 10 years. Also in the letter there is a refund document to submit if you incurred costs in replacing if out of warranty.

[Carlin/14/E84]

Originally Posted by CSPM

BMW has sent out a letter stating that they will extend the warranty on the STAT for 10 years.

I have not received that notification letter, but I'll file it in my BMW waiting bucket list with the 'Airbag' replacement!

[Gamb1t]

I hope this extended warranty would cover us Canucks.

[sudermatt]

I had a cooler temp warning yesterday...first one.
when I got home I had a letter about the thermostat from BMW.
I just took mine into the dealership. They did not replace the thermostat.

[kurtthewurt]

I live in California, and I received my letter yesterday. The letter says the thermostat will be covered for 10y/100k mi. My thermostat was already replaced a few months ago.

[outlawdevil]

that is a good news! thanks.

[beisbol12]

I replaced my thermostat at about 75k miles with a mahle #11538648791. Asked BMW about reimbursement given this part (does it qualify as a "genuine BMW" part) and could not get answer without submitting claim. My hope and feeling is that it ought to, as an OEM BMW item per my mechanic.

Does anyone have any related experience or info on this warranty specifically?

[Vidgamer]

I just got this letter. Coincidentally, I'm getting the "service engine soon" light. Hmm.