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SIB 01 12 19
2020-05-22
FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO
15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
What’s New:
Diagnostic and model-specific programming and encoding labor operations were added to the WARRANTY
INFORMATION section

MODEL
E-Series
G01
G12
G12
G12
G30
G30
G30
G32

MY
2018
2018

Model Description
X3 M40i
750i Sedan

2018
2018

750i xDrive Sedan
ALPINA B7 xDrive

2018
2018
2018
2018

540i Sedan
540i xDrive Sedan
M550i xDrive Sedan
640i xDrive Gran Turismo

Production Dates
July 12, 2017 - August 1, 2018
February 10, 2017 - February 26,
2018
February 9, 2017 - February 26, 2018
February 28, 2017 - February 22,
2018
June 19, 2017 - June 25, 2018
June 26, 2017 - June 25, 2018
June 11, 2017 - June 26, 2018
February 15, 2017 - June 25, 2018

Engine
B58M
N63R
N63R
N63R
B58M
B58M
N63R
B58M

Note: The Model information above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor.
The 2018 MY G32 with the B58M engine has been added to this bulletin update dated May 2020.

ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty
coverage, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with the VIN and Component-specific
Vehicle Comment shown below:
Please see SI B01 12 19 (DC 51 64 90 01 00). For this vehicle, the Radiator Grille Upper and
Lower Active Air Flaps limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been
extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This
coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and
exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and
Light Trucks.
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice
of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section.
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS
by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.
Note: For applicable MY 2017 G12, G30 vehicles and specific other MY 2018 G30 model vehicles,
an extended limited warranty coverage of 10 years/120,000 miles applies to the upper and lower active air
flaps on these vehicles, please refer to SI B01 01 19.

INFORMATION
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the
vehicle’s Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to:

15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date
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This component-specific limited
warranty extension applies to defects
in materials or workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same
vehicle eligibility requirements,
limitations, and exclusions that apply
to the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty for Passenger Cars and
Light Trucks.
Air flap issues caused by
debris/blockage from outside
influences is not a defect in materials
or workmanship and is not claimable.
During the extended limited warranty
coverage period (Eligible vehicles that
are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic
defect issues are not covered.
1. Air flap control (drive), active, upper
2. Air flaps, upper (assembly)
3. Air flaps, lower (assembly)
Note: This bulletin is notice of a limited warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall
or Service Action.
There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

SITUATION
A check engine light or check control message is present for the active air flaps behind the kidney grilles.
The potential component-related causes of these faults are a:
1. Mechanical issue with the linkage of the upper or lower active air flap; and/or an
2. Internal short circuit of the adjustment motor.
One or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grilles, refer to
the corresponding SIB(s) listed below to determine the repair procedure that applies:
Fault
Codes
138203
138204
138206
138207
138209
138220

Service Information Bulletin
B51 12 19
B51 12 19
B51 12 19
B51 12 19
B51 21 19
B51 12 19
B51 21 19

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138222
138402
13820D
13820E
13822B
21B042
21B043
279B00

B51 12 19
B51 21 19
B51 21 19
B51 21 19
B51 12 19
B51 12 19
B51 12 19

B51 21 19
B51 21 19

Or:
Upon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they
will not move and there are no faults stored for the active air flaps.
Refer to SI B51 22 19 for the corresponding repair instruction that may apply.

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
Determine the vehicles current I-Level using ISTA, AIR or the vehicle key read information.
Depending the fault codes stored and/or issue, diagnose and repair the vehicle listed above as outlined in:

SI B51 12 19
SI B51 21 19
SI B51 22 19

PARTS INFORMATION
SI B51 22 19
Part Number
51 12 9 850 687

Description
Holder

Quantity
1

Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETK/EPC), using the customer’s VIN to locate the applicable
replacement part numbers.
SI B51 12 19 and SI B51 21 19
Part Number
Refer to ETK
Or:
Refer to ETK
And/or:
Refer to ETK

Description
Air flap control (drive), active, upper (see below)

Quantity
1

Air flaps, upper (assembly)

1

Air flaps, lower (assembly)

1

Important: If the Air flap control (drive), active, upper is the issue and it is available
separately (per ETK), then only replace the upper flap drive to correct this issue.
Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have
confirmed failures.
Only in conjunction with parts: When applicable, if ETK/EPC item identifies additional part(s)
that must also be replaced/installed in-conjunction with performing a covered repair, these
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required additional items are also covered under the terms of this extended limited warranty.
Also refer to ETK/EPC and the repair instructions for onetime-use fasteners/screws and other
information regarding repair-related gaskets, seals, fluid and/or lubricants that also need to be
replaced/used and claimed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
This component-specific limited warranty extension to 15 years/150,000 miles applies to eligible USspecification BMW vehicles that are registered, operated and have their covered repair performed by an
authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico) for defects in materials or workmanship.
Note: For applicable MY 2017 G12, G30 vehicles and specific other MY 2018 G30 model vehicles,
an extended limited warranty coverage of 10 years/120,000 miles applies to the upper and lower active air
flaps on these vehicles, please refer to SI B01 01 19.
Active cooling damper control-related fault codes/repairs that are caused by debris/blockage from outside
influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable.
During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000
mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.
The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not
changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program or
any BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
Should this component fail again, it is covered by the remaining portion of the extended limited warranty
coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Non-US specification vehicles, ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered under the
terms of this limited warranty extension.
Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission
Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below.
Defect Code:

5164900100

G12 N63 G30 B58 air flap control system

SI B51 22 19 as applicable (All models except ALPINA B7)
Labor Operation
51 64 002

Description
Removing and installing top air flap control
(Drive) (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or:
51 64 502
And:
51 00 001

Removing and installing top air flap control
(Drive) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Work time to reinstall linkage pin

1 FRU

Or for,
G12 (ALPINA B7 Model only)

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Labor Operation Description
51 00 001

Labor Allowance

Work time for removing and installing top air flap control
16 FRU
(Drive) (Main work) and replacing link.

Or:
51 00 001

Work time for removing and installing top air flap control
15 FRU
(Drive) (Main work) and replacing link.

Or, per:
SI B51 12 19 and SI B51 21 19 as applicable
Labor Operation Description
00 00 006

Labor Allowance

Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Main work)