[JDALLEN]

Just info for the collective...

2015 328i, almost 81,000 miles, all oil changes done at between 5k and 7k intervals. Some spirited driving but mostly regular in town stuff.

It started making a whistling noise a few weeks ago. Sounded like something was sucking air. Pitch would vary but wasn't dependent on RPM's. The noise would start at around 4k RPM if I was accelerating. No noise while revving engine with vehicle parked.

I didn't notice any huge difference in performance but it had seemed as though there was a slight difference in acceleration at times.

Took it in yesterday and this morning got a call that it was the turbo and that it's going to be replaced under the "super ultra low emissions vehicle warranty".

I'm glad I don't have to pay for it, but not so happy to have a turbo charger need to be replaced at under 81k...

[JDALLEN]

Originally Posted by 3A53

So you got your turbo clock reset for free and you're complaining about it.

Complaining? Not sure that's how I would characterize my post. Simply putting info out there. Not complaining. Just hoping that it isn't a sign of more issues to come...

[skyjumper]

I wonder if there is something about the super low emissions vehicle that wears on the turbo or if this kind of thing is normal?

[GreenF30N26]

Is that SULEV warranty only in the states? Curious to know if it’s applicable in Canada.

[AK415]

Originally Posted by Green33

Is that SULEV warranty only in the states? Curious to know if it’s applicable in Canada.

looks like Canada has different warranty.

[Logicoeur]

Did you create your account today just to make this thread about not complaining lol?

[GreenF30N26]

Originally Posted by AK415

looks like Canada has different warranty.

Thanks. I’ll have to check on the specific warranties for my year in the north.

OP. Glad to hear you had coverage on a replacement turbo.

[JDALLEN]

Originally Posted by Logicoeur

Did you create your account today just to make this thread about not complaining lol?

Lol no. I used to have a different account but I got locked out and can’t seem to get the reset emails. So I made a new one.

[JDALLEN]

Originally Posted by Green33

Thanks. I’ll have to check on the specific warranties for my year in the north.

OP. Glad to hear you had coverage on a replacement turbo.

I was unaware of this warranty coverage even in the states before today so idk. Thanks.

[bmwchue]

in california ulev have a 15year 150k miles warranty on most parts. there is a manual you can look up what parts are covered. turbo is one of them

[upsidedownfunnel]

Sometimes parts break. Turbocharger failure isn't particularly common, but it does happen and usually doesn't indicate an issue with anything else. If you got it replaced under warranty, then you're good to go as it was done for free. You have a brand new turbocharger in your aging car. What's to be unhappy about?

[muniz_ri]

Was the car completely stock?

[PhizzurpF]

Curious if you're in California? I have a SULEV but I'm not in one of the "covered" states. Wondering if it applies elsewhere

[Fliplegend]

I've heard of people having to get their turbo replaced with far less miles than yours.

Personally, having a 15' 328i sulev as well, this is good info knowing it's covered under warranty even at 81K.

[KRS_SN]

so bmw made great engines. then EU emissions and greens party lunatics came along and choked the power plant. don't blame bmw i say.

[bmwchue]

Originally Posted by PhizzurpF

Curious if you're in California? I have a SULEV but I'm not in one of the "covered" states. Wondering if it applies elsewhere

I believed it only applies to the covered states

[vgore]

PZEV warranty: if your car is registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont (15 yrs 150K mile)
SULEV warranty: if your car is registered in Delaware, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington (8 yrs. 80K miles)

Turbo is covered in both

[JDALLEN]

Originally Posted by muniz_ri

Was the car completely stock?

Yes.