3.
4.

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/damage from outside
influences is not a defect in materials or
workmanship and is not claimable
under this ELW
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.

Air flap control (link) active, upper (G12, G30 and G32)
Air flap control (drive), active, upper
Air flaps, upper (assembly)
Air flaps, lower (assembly)

For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i (B460) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California
(CA) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD,
MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the standard emission-related coverage for the Radiator Front Grille Air Vent
Flaps is15 years/150,000 miles.

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.
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 sent VIN-specific customer notification letters.

CAUSE
A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored
related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s).
Potential causes include:
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Faulty upper air flap link (G12, G30, G32)
Faulty upper air flap actuator (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32)
Faulty upper flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32)
Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32)
Software update (As instructed by ISTA diagnosis test plan)

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 (With no check control
message or check engine light or displaying)

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
Determine what is the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the Key reader/ISPA NEXT
application, so if needed, this information is available.
If an applicable Model vehicle arrives at your center with the issue described above, perform the
corresponding diagnosis.
Depending on the root cause, vehicle model, and the location of flap (upper or lower) at issue, as
determined and/or as instructed, the vehicle may require one or more of the following correction
repairs:
• Upper air flap link (G12, G30, G32)
• Upper air flap actuator
• Upper air flap assembly
• Lower air flap assembly
• Software update (As instructed by ISTA diagnosis test plan)
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Follow the diagnostic suggestions in SI B51 22 19 (Retaining pin G12, G30, G32) as applicable to
determine which repair is required for a specific vehicle.

PARTS INFORMATION
G12, G30 and G32
Part Number
51 12 9 850 687

Description
Retaining pin

Quantity
1

To determine the part number below that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the
VIN/chassis number either in ETK or AIR, this considers the specific vehicle’s equipment and/or
options which is necessary for this selection process.
Part Number
Refer to ETK
Or:
Refer to ETK
And/or:
Refer to ETK
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•
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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
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.

CLAIM 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.
For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i (B460) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California
(CA) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD,
MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the standard emission-related coverage for the Radiator Front Grille Air Vent
Flaps is15 years/150,000 miles.
Note: For upper and lower active air flap extended limited warranty coverage that apples to other
vehicles, refer to SI B01 12 19 and B01 04 21.
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
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico, and/or the diagnosis and repair of issues beyond the scope of this
component-specific coverage, or that are due to outside influences, or any other unrelated issues are
not covered by this limited warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were
performed using (including those repairs that result from using) non-genuine BMW parts and/or used
BMW passenger car or light truck parts.
Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission
Repair Code:

5164900100

Gx Air flap control system

Retaining Pin (link) Replacement
G12 except the ALPINA B7
Labor Operation
51 64 002

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

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

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

Refer to AIR

51 00 001*

Diagnosis and visually inspect the top air flap control
(Drive) (Plus work)

2 FRU

Or
00 58 500*
And:

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) (Plus work)

2 FRU

51 99 000

Work time for installing the retaining pin for linkage of
the air flap

1 FRU

51 64 502
And:

Or, when a:
G30 and G32 vehicle arrives at your center for this Repair (No other Main work will be
performed/claimed during this workshop visit)
Labor Operation
51 00 001*
Or
00 58 000*
And:
51 74 702

Description
Diagnosis and visually inspect the top air flap control
(Drive) (Main work)

Labor Allowance

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) (Main work)

3 FRU

Installing the retaining pin for linkage of the air flap

Refer to AIR

3 FRU

Or, when a:
G30 and G32 vehicle is already in the workshop
Labor Operation
51 00 001*

Description
Diagnosis and visually inspect the top air flap control
(Drive) (Plus work)

Labor Allowance
2 FRU

Or
00 58 500*
And:
51 74 702

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) (Plus work)

2 FRU

Installing the retaining pin for linkage of the air flap

Refer to AIR

Or, for the:
G12 ALPINA B7 Model only
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

51 99 000

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

16 FRU

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

15 FRU

Or:
51 99 000
Or:
A Check Engine Light (MIL) or Check Control Message is displayed for the Active Air Flaps
behind the Kidney Grilles.
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

00 00 006

Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

Refer to AIR

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

Work time (WT)

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)

2 FRU

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006*
Or
00 58 500*

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556
instead of 00 00 006, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another
repair.
And, as required for the:
G01, G02 and G12 (excluding the ALPINA B7)
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

51 64 700

Replacing top flap control (including the drive only, if
available and applicable) (after vehicle diagnosis)

Refer to AIR

Or:

51 64 705

Replacing bottom flap control (after vehicle diagnosis)

Refer to AIR

Replacing top (including the drive only, if available and
applicable) and bottom air flap control (after vehicle
diagnosis)

Refer to AIR

Or:
51 64 715

Or, as required for the:
G30 and G32 (excluding the ALPINA B7)
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

51 74 610

Replace upper air flap control active (after vehicle
diagnosis)

Refer to AIR

Replace the upper air flap (after vehicle diagnosis)

Refer to AIR

Replace upper air flap and air duct (after vehicle
diagnosis)

Refer to AIR

Replacing bottom air duct (lower) (after vehicle
diagnosis)

Refer to AIR

Or:
51 74 600
Or:
51 74 602
Or:
51 74 601
Or:
51 74 620

Replace upper air flap control active and air duct lower
Refer to AIR
(after vehicle diagnosis)

And:
51 74 900

Additional work for bottom air flap control (with 51 74 601
or 51 74 620 only) (Remount FRS and rework lower air
duct) (Includes adjusting ACC sensor)

Refer to AIR

Or, as required for the:
G12 (ALPINA B7 Model only)
Labor Operation
51 99 000

Description

Labor Allowance

A. Work time for replacing top flap control (including
the drive only, if available and applicable) (after
vehicle diagnosis)

15 FRU