NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11013036: 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 BMW 750i

Official manufacturer communication context for 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 BMW 750i, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11013036 summary graphic for 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 BMW 750i
11013036NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
4affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

The Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engines center fuel injector bore area that resulted after this location was periodically contaminated by engine coolant residue over time. This special programs coverage is 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-service /first delivery date. It is subject to the same vehicle requirements and limitations criteria that applies to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. The repair / replacement of cooling system components and / or the fuel injectors for other issues are excluded under this special coverage.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
BMW750i2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BMW850i2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BMWM550i2019, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BMWM850i2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11013036?

The Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engines center fuel injector bore area that resulted after this location was periodically contaminated by engine coolant residue over time. This special programs coverage is 15.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

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