Key Fob Battery

Gamyr · 12-14-2023, 11:28 AM

Hi,

Is the replacement of a Key Fob Battery covered by warranty?
My 2023 is 10 months old and the Key Fob Battery is now empty, will the dealer replace it for free?
How does it work? I am going to the dealer for an oil change this week too...
Thanks!

lnlyssg · 12-14-2023, 11:52 AM

They are just CR2450 batteries which are pretty cheap. Driver’s guide app shows how to swap the battery or there are loads of guides and videos if you search.

BLK.G20 · 12-14-2023, 12:05 PM

Some dealers will just give you a battery for free. BMW warranty replaces key battery every 2 oil services I believe.

peelerec · 12-14-2023, 01:24 PM

Yes, it’s covered under warranty. I called my local dealer to confirm no appointment was needed, since I was already near them. The SA replaced the battery after quickly confirming my phone number. I was in and out within 2 minutes.

Rawhide · 12-14-2023, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lnlyssg

They are just CR2450 batteries

CR2032. I just changed mine.

zazzau · 12-14-2023, 01:50 PM

Changed mine - the batteries are cheap and wasn't worth the drive to dealership just to get them changed under warranty.

Gamyr · 12-14-2023, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by peelerec

Yes, it’s covered under warranty. I called my local dealer to confirm no appointment was needed, since I was already near them. The SA replaced the battery after quickly confirming my phone number. I was in and out within 2 minutes.

I called two dealers, one said it is covered, the other dealer closer to my house said it's not. So how do I prove it and get them to replace it under warranty?

peelerec · 12-14-2023, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamyr

I called two dealers, one said it is covered, the other dealer closer to my house said it's not. So how do I prove it and get them to replace it under warranty?

I would provide VIN and demand under warranty. Conversely, you could just purchase a pack of two batteries for $5-10.

Seba77W · 12-14-2023, 03:55 PM

Technically should be covered, but obviously depends on ease to change out or price of battery or if it makes sense to take time out of the day to go get it replaced. Like others said the batteries are cheap I think I bought a 5 pack on amazon for like $4 and easy process to replace. However if you have time then by all means get it done at the dealer if you can.

madpistol · 12-14-2023, 05:12 PM

They cost a dollar or 2, and it is super easy to replace. Don't drive to the dealership to replace a watch battery.

TurtleBoy · 12-14-2023, 08:29 PM

No, they are not covered by warranty. They are included as part of Ultimate Care so for 3yrs/36k miles they will give you free batteries when needed.

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Schantin · 12-15-2023, 12:45 AM

It took me about 30 seconds start to finish to replace the battery. 15 seconds of that was opening the new battery packaging.

ovesund · 12-15-2023, 05:51 AM

I wouldn't even consider going to the dealership to replace the battery.
It takes too much time compared to doing it yourself. It's really easy as well. You don't need any tools except for the actual key in the fob to pop the cover.

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Gamyr Private First Class 19 Rep 113 Posts Drives: BMW 330xi Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Key Fob Battery Hi, Is the replacement of a Key Fob Battery covered by warranty? My 2023 is 10 months old and the Key Fob Battery is now empty, will the dealer replace it for free? How does it work? I am going to the dealer for an oil change this week too... Thanks! Last edited by Gamyr; 12-14-2023 at 02:06 PM..
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lnlyssg Private First Class 58 Rep 162 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Norwich, UK iTrader: (0)	They are just CR2450 batteries which are pretty cheap. Driver’s guide app shows how to swap the battery or there are loads of guides and videos if you search.
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BLK.G20 Lieutenant 210 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2023 M340 Xdrive, 2023 M3CX Join Date: May 2023 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Some dealers will just give you a battery for free. BMW warranty replaces key battery every 2 oil services I believe.
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peelerec Major 988 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Mineral Grey Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: North Bay & Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M340i [0.00]	Yes, it’s covered under warranty. I called my local dealer to confirm no appointment was needed, since I was already near them. The SA replaced the battery after quickly confirming my phone number. I was in and out within 2 minutes. __________________ Present: 2022 M340i Mineral Grey Past: 2019 330i, 2012 Evo X GSR
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zazzau Lieutenant Colonel 756 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i XDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Changed mine - the batteries are cheap and wasn't worth the drive to dealership just to get them changed under warranty.
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Seba77W Lieutenant 401 Rep 547 Posts Drives: BMW 435i Xdrive Coupe Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (0)	Technically should be covered, but obviously depends on ease to change out or price of battery or if it makes sense to take time out of the day to go get it replaced. Like others said the batteries are cheap I think I bought a 5 pack on amazon for like $4 and easy process to replace. However if you have time then by all means get it done at the dealer if you can. __________________ 2014 435i xDrive M-Sport, Fabspeed cat, Active Autowerke axle back, CTS Turbo intake, ER charge pipe, ER Competition Intercooler, MHD Tuning Stage 2+
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madpistol Major 1746 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M440i GC Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Florida, USA iTrader: (0)	They cost a dollar or 2, and it is super easy to replace. Don't drive to the dealership to replace a watch battery. __________________ SOLD - 2021 M340i RWD Beever Teef - 2022 M440i GranCoupe xDrive
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TurtleBoy General 13275 Rep 19,803 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i,2021 M340i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	No, they are not covered by warranty. They are included as part of Ultimate Care so for 3yrs/36k miles they will give you free batteries when needed. https://www.bmwusa.com/explore/bmw-v...onditions.html __________________ 2021 BMW G20 M340i xDrive - Verde Ermes/Black - 03/2024.40 2019 BMW G05 X5 xDrive40i - Phytonic Blue/Cognac - 11/2023.50
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Schantin Private 106 Rep 87 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	It took me about 30 seconds start to finish to replace the battery. 15 seconds of that was opening the new battery packaging. Last edited by Schantin; 12-15-2023 at 09:33 PM..
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ovesund Private First Class 82 Rep 170 Posts Drives: i4 eDrive40, i3 60Ah Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't even consider going to the dealership to replace the battery. It takes too much time compared to doing it yourself. It's really easy as well. You don't need any tools except for the actual key in the fob to pop the cover.
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