2021 BMW Active Air Flap Warranty Extension

BMW has issued a component-specific limited warranty extension for the front grille upper/lower active air flaps on several 2021 models. This extension, documented under NHTSA ID 10182898, aims to provide owners with extended coverage for potential issues with this component. Owners of affected vehicles, including the BMW X3 active air flap system, should be aware of these new terms.

What's Being Extended

The limited warranty for the active air flaps is now extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This coverage applies to defects in materials or workmanship of the FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS. This extension is a significant increase over the standard BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Important Exclusions

It is crucial for owners to understand what this extended warranty does not cover. Air flap issues caused by debris or blockage from outside influences are not considered defects in materials or workmanship and are therefore not claimable under this extension. Additionally, during the extended coverage period (for eligible vehicles beyond the 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to various 2021 BMW models. Owners of a 2021 BMW X3, M550i, 530i, or X4 should be aware of this extended coverage. The full list of eligible vehicles can be found in the official NHTSA document.

Owner Action

If you experience a functional issue with the BMW X3 active air flap system or the active air flaps on any other affected 2021 BMW model, and you believe it is due to a defect in materials or workmanship, you should contact your authorized BMW dealer. They can assess the issue and determine if it falls under the terms of this extended warranty. Remember that issues caused by external damage or cosmetic defects are excluded from this specific extension.

Source: NHTSA ID 10182898