NHTSA ID Number: 10199296
Manufacturer Communication Number: B511021
TSB/Document Date: 2021-07-19
Summary
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK BADGE ON TAILGATE, REPLACE IF NECESSARY . The "BMW
" trunklid emblem (arrow) which contains the rear-view camera may not have been correctly fastened during vehicle production. It is possible that the emblem & camera may become detached from the vehicle, such as when going through an automated car wash.
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SIB 51 10 21
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK BADGE ON TAILGATE, REPLACE IF
NECESSARY
2021-05-24
MODEL
E-Series
G22
G23
G82
Model Description
4 Series Coupe
4 Series Convertible
M4 Coupe
Production Date
March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
SITUATION
The “BMW” trunklid emblem (arrow) which
contains the rear-view camera may not have
been correctly fastened during vehicle
production.
It is possible that the emblem & camera may
become detached from the vehicle, such as
when going through an automated car wash.
Note: The trunklid release is not located at the
emblem as it is on the 8 Series, but above the
license plate area.
CAUSE
The badge may not have been properly installed.
CORRECTION
Check the attachment of the emblem. Replace if
needed.
The rear-view camera is located at the “6:00”
position (arrow).
PROCEDURE
Apply a light force between the trunklid and the emblem.
If the emblem cannot be moved by applying slight force, the emblem can remain on the vehicle.
If the emblem lifts off the trunklid, the emblem must be removed, and a new emblem must be attached.
See repair instructions "Removing and installing/replacing rear BMW badge", REP 51 14 010.
PARTS INFORMATION
Only use and invoice the part number below that apply.
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Performing a part number look-up in ETK (EPC) by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the
following part number may result with the wrong part number being invoiced and installed, this
could delay the payment of the claim.
Part Number (P/N)
Description
51 14 7 497 531
Quantity
Trunklid BMW badge with rearview camera
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package
information below, and when required, the part number listed above.
Defect Code:
0051210500
G22 G23 G82 Checking & if nec. replacing tailgate badge
Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Work Pkg
Labor
Operation
Description (Plus work)
Labor Allowance
#1
00 70 903
Checking the badge on the tailgate (Plus
work) (No repair is necessary)
3 FRU
Or:
Or:
#2
00 70 905
Checking and replacing the badge on the
4 FRU (G23)
tailgate with reversing assist camera (Plus
5 FRU (G22/G82)
work)
Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Service Action shows open (No other Main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg
Labor
Operation
Description (Main work)
Labor Allowance
#3
00 70 355
Checking the badge on the tailgate (Main
work) (No repair is necessary)
5 FRU
Or:
Or:
#4
00 70 357
Checking and replacing the badge on the
6 FRU (G23)
tailgate with reversing assist camera (Main
7 FRU(G22/G82)
work)
Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission and
reimbursement. Also, only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit.
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes
and the claim comments (For example: B51 20 21 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin
Please contact the Warranty department by either using the Live Chat that’s
available in the Warranty Documentation Portal or through IDS by selecting
Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections
Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department
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