Original BMW Center Dashboard Fresh Air Grille for BMW 528i, 535i, 535d, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5, and M5 F10 (2011–2016)

BMW calls this part the fresh air grille center. It is the Original BMW center dashboard vent assembly for the F10 5 Series, including the 528i, 535i, 535d, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5, and M5. A dashboard vent directs air from the blower into the cabin. Adjustable louvers let the driver and passenger aim the airflow. This center unit sits in the middle of the dash. It is a brand new genuine BMW part, weighs 460 g, and is sold as a single assembly. BMW began producing it in March 2010.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

The center grille is the only dash vent this part number covers. This part is for the center position only, so confirm the position before ordering. BMW uses the same center grille on the facelift F10. It appears across the four-, six-, and eight-cylinder cars as well as the S63 M5, so one part covers the full 2011–2016 range sold here. Typical reasons for replacing it include louvers that flop around or will not stay in place, broken fins or adjustment tabs, and weak or uneven airflow compared with the other vents.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (genuine part)
• Part number: 64-22-9-209-136
• BMW part name: fresh air grille center
• Position: center of the dashboard
• Weight: 460 g (1 lb)
• Production start: March 2010
• Sold as one assembly, brand new
• Warranty: 24-month parts warranty

Common Questions

Does this replace the side vents too?
No. This part is the center fresh air grille only.

Will it fit a facelift F10?
Yes. BMW applies the same center grille to both the early and the facelift F10.

What signs mean the vent needs replacing?
Loose or stuck louvers, cracked or missing fins, and broken adjustment tabs are the usual signs. Restricted or uneven airflow is another.

PMB Performance carries genuine interior and HVAC parts for the F10 5 Series.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm the exact year, make, model, submodel, and any application notes before ordering. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.