Original BMW Center Dashboard Fresh Air Grille, Black, for BMW E39 5 Series and M5 (1997–2003)

This is BMW's center fresh air grille in black, the adjustable dashboard vent in the middle of the dash on the E39 BMW 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i, and M5 from 1997–2003. A dashboard vent directs air from the blower into the cabin. Its movable louvers set the direction of the airflow. BMW makes this grille in black (Schwarz), and it is made in Germany. It weighs 346 g, and BMW has produced it since September 1995.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

The part name places it in the center of the dash, so it is not the side outlet at either end of the panel. Because BMW codes it by color, compare it with the trim on your car before you buy. One center grille covers every E39 engine in the store fitment, from the M52 and M54 six-cylinder models to the M62 V8 and the S62 in the M5.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 64-22-8-364-021
• BMW part name: fresh air grille, center
• Color: black (Schwarz)
• Weight: 346 g (0.8 lb)
• Production start: September 1995
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Sold individually as one grille
• Warranty: 24-month parts warranty on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

How do I know my center vent needs replacing?
Common signs are louvers that flop or stick, cracked or missing fins, broken adjustment tabs, and airflow that feels weak or uneven compared with the other vents.

Does this vent come in other colors?
This number is the black version. Match it to your interior trim before ordering.

A fresh center grille brings back the clean, tight feel of an E39 dash.

Fitment & Compatibility

Compare your production year and trim against the table below. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.