2025 BMW Heat Management Module Return TEC695

What is the BMW TEC695 Parts Bulletin?

BMW AG has issued Parts Bulletin TEC695, identified as C32-1024-0677, which mandates the inspection and return of certain heat management modules from dealer inventory. This bulletin is a directive for BMW dealers and parts logistics centers to manage specific parts. The BMW Heat Management Module TEC695 action is primarily an inventory control measure.

Affected Heat Management Modules

This bulletin specifically targets heat management modules identified by the following part numbers:

• 11 53 8 642 559
• 11 53 8 631 943

Crucially, the concern applies to all parts delivered and shipped that contain an index of AI-07 and lower. Parts with an index of AI-08 and higher are deemed acceptable for use and are not subject to this return action. Dealers must carefully check the index level on their inventory.

Important Warnings and Dealer Instructions

BMW has issued critical instructions for its dealers regarding the BMW Heat Management Module TEC695 action. Dealers are explicitly warned that "Affected available inventory must not be sold." This means any modules matching the specified criteria must be pulled from sale immediately. Dealers are also advised to "Please reorder the same part number if needed" after returning the affected stock, indicating that updated or compliant versions of these parts are available.

Return Process and Deadlines

Dealers are required to return all affected part(s) to their regional distribution center (RDC). The return process involves submitting a YR26 damage claim, using order reason BM2. It is essential that a valid BMW delivery and delivery item number is entered, and the bulletin number "TEC695" must appear in the text of the TEC claim. If a delivery number cannot be located, dealers should submit an IDS ticket to Parts Logistics for assistance.

The TEC695 bulletin is valid from October 11, 2024, through October 25, 2024. The deadline for filing a claim under TEC695 is October 25, 2024. All affected parts must be returned to the facing RDC no later than November 08, 2024.

What This Means for Owners

This BMW Parts Bulletin TEC695 is an internal communication primarily for BMW dealerships and parts logistics. It concerns the inspection and return of specific heat management modules from dealer inventory, not from vehicles already sold to customers. Therefore, owners of 2025 BMW models, including the X5, X7, X1, X6, X3, X2, 230i, 330i, 740i, 530i, and 430i, are not directly impacted by this inventory return action for their currently owned vehicles. This bulletin does not indicate a recall for vehicles already on the road.

Source: NHTSA ID: 11009426