2021 BMW Active Air Flap Warranty Extension
BMW has announced a component-specific limited warranty extension for the front grille upper/lower active air flaps on certain 2021 models, including the BMW X3, M550i, 530i, and X4. This extension covers defects in materials or workmanship for 15 years or 150,000 miles.
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- BMW 530i
- 2021
- BMW M550i
- 2021
- BMW X4
- 2021
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
What BMW X3 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 23 model years.
- 2,295
- Owner complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 1,126
- Service bulletins
- 114
- Crashes reported
- 133
- Fires reported
- 118
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
113 complaints, the 8th most of 23 model years on file. Owners reported 5 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries for this year, which also has 10 recalls on file.
Structure, the system this article covers, accounts for 126 of 2,295 complaints (5%), including 11 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 2004 | 138 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 143 | |
| 2007 | 258 | |
| 2008 | 122 | |
| 2011 | 126 | |
| 2013 | 226 | |
| 2015 | 105 | |
| 2019 | 171 | |
| 2020 | 110 | |
| 2021 | 113 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 494
- Electrical System — 450
- Air Bags — 404
- Power Train — 247
- Seats — 218
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 25V636000 — Electrical System (Sep 2025) — Park outside
- 24V764000 — Structure (Oct 2024)
Recent owner reports about structure
The sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was in motion. There were no weather events, debris, or damage to the sunroof prior to the incident. The panoramic moonroof behind the sunroof remained intact.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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