2025 BMW i5 Cover Housing Return – Bulletin TEC674

BMW has issued Parts Bulletin TEC674, C32-0824-0658, detailing a mandatory return for specific cover housing part numbers. This bulletin primarily concerns parts inventory and affects 2025 BMW i5 vehicles. The directive from BMW AG requires the inspection and return of certain cover housing components based on their part number and associated AI index numbers.

This parts bulletin, TEC674, is crucial for BMW dealerships and parts centers to ensure that only compliant parts are in circulation and used for repairs or new vehicle assembly. Owners of a 2025 BMW i5 might encounter this bulletin indirectly if their vehicle requires a cover housing replacement, as it impacts the availability and handling of these specific parts. This BMW i5 cover housing return ensures quality control for critical components.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

BMW has issued a critical warning regarding the affected parts: "Affected available inventory must not be sold." This means that any dealer inventory containing the specified cover housing part numbers with the problematic AI index ranges must be immediately pulled from sale and returned. This measure is in place to prevent the installation of potentially non-compliant components into vehicles.

Affected Cover Housing Parts and AI Index Numbers

The BMW i5 cover housing return applies to several specific part numbers. These parts are identified by their primary part number and further by their AI index number, which indicates a specific manufacturing batch or revision. Only parts within certain AI index ranges are considered affected and must be returned. The bulletin states that "Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so far containing affected Al index numbers listed below."

Dealers must check the AI index number associated with each part to determine if it falls within the affected range.

Part Number	Affected AI Index (Not OK)	Non-Affected AI Index (OK)
PN 9466557	AI 11 and lower	AI 12 and higher
PN 5A73181	AI 04 and lower	AI 05 and higher
PN 8737953	AI 25 and lower	AI 26 and higher
PN 9450296	AI 16 and lower	AI 17 and higher

The full part numbers associated with this return are:

• 51 17 9 450 296
• 51 17 8 737 953
• 51 17 5 A73 181
• 51 17 9 466 557

Parts Return Procedure for Dealers

To comply with BMW Parts Bulletin TEC674, dealers must follow a specific procedure for returning affected cover housing parts to their Regional Distribution Center (RDC).

1. Identify Affected Parts: Verify all parts in inventory against the listed part numbers and their corresponding AI index ranges.
2. Initiate Return Claim: Submit a return using a YR26 damage claim.
3. Specify Order Reason: The order reason for the claim must be BM2.
4. Provide Delivery Information: A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered into the claim.
5. Reference Bulletin: The bulletin number, TEC674, must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
6. Missing Delivery Number: If the delivery number cannot be located, submit an IDS ticket to "Parts Logistics>Returns>Claims>Quality>Claims" for assistance.

Deadlines for Return and Claims

Strict deadlines apply to this BMW i5 cover housing return:

• Validity Period: Bulletin TEC674 is valid from August 23, 2024, through September 06, 2024.
• Claim Filing Deadline: The deadline for filing a claim under TEC674 is September 06, 2024.
• Parts Return Deadline: All affected parts must be physically returned to your facing RDC no later than September 20, 2024.

Ordering Replacement Parts

Dealers are instructed to order the same part number as needed for replacement. This indicates that updated or compliant versions of these cover housing parts are available under the existing part numbers, ensuring that future installations will use correct components.

NHTSA ID: C32-0824-0658