Replacement Emblem Cost?

Jschmidt684 · 10-09-2025, 06:09 AM

Hi Everyone,

The tailgate on our new 50e decided to go past the height limit I set for it (3) for some random reason this morning and scraped the heck out of the roundel emblem against the top of our garage door. No issues since, nor prior, so really not sure what happened. I'd like to get that replaced since the car is brand new but the dealer is quoting around $400-500 with parts and labor, which seemed high unless I'm not accounting for the complexity of replacing it. Curious to get perspectives on that quote/if there's a more cost-effective way to do it. If this is addressed in another thread, please let me know.

Thanks!

Phillies8008 · 10-09-2025, 07:57 AM

Holy shit! Yeah, just buy one from Turner, etc. They're ridiculously priced for a piece of plastic, but holy moly they're not FU-priced like that quote. It'll literally take you ten minutes to replace it.

Take a look at RealOEM to get the part number.

E36 wire harness · 10-09-2025, 08:57 AM

I've replaced the emblems on three different used cars front and rear and they were about $50 each from FCP Euro and simple to install with a pry tool. There's two little grommets you replace as well. Check realOEM.com find the part number and Google it.

If you leave the car sit in the sun it will eat the paint off the emblem. The one didn't last a year. Put some nice wax on them.

John in VA · 10-09-2025, 07:51 PM

Use realoem.com to find the part # as mentioned. You can get the part from the online stores at BMW of Fairfax (usually cheaper) or BMW of Sterling. Buying over the counter is usually more expensive, but get the price & call to see what they'll charge if you pick it up. Good luck!

https://www.bmwoffairfaxparts.com/

https://parts.sterlingmotorcars.com/

TimmyTurbos · 10-12-2025, 10:34 AM

Stealership = $60 part. $300hr labor, 1 hr minimum even if the job takes 3min. I'd totally diy this one. You can do it!!
Also FYI. I can generally have my local dealership price match if I can find an oem from another genuine parts dealer. Generally they will do it if I send a screenshot for proof. Easy way to save shipping costs.

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Jschmidt684 New Member 24 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMX X5 xDrive40i, Audi Q3 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Sterling, VA iTrader: (0)	Replacement Emblem Cost? Hi Everyone, The tailgate on our new 50e decided to go past the height limit I set for it (3) for some random reason this morning and scraped the heck out of the roundel emblem against the top of our garage door. No issues since, nor prior, so really not sure what happened. I'd like to get that replaced since the car is brand new but the dealer is quoting around $400-500 with parts and labor, which seemed high unless I'm not accounting for the complexity of replacing it. Curious to get perspectives on that quote/if there's a more cost-effective way to do it. If this is addressed in another thread, please let me know. Thanks!
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E36 wire harness It could always be worse 751 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: E53 X5 6mt, F30 340ix 6mt, E36 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I've replaced the emblems on three different used cars front and rear and they were about $50 each from FCP Euro and simple to install with a pry tool. There's two little grommets you replace as well. Check realOEM.com find the part number and Google it. If you leave the car sit in the sun it will eat the paint off the emblem. The one didn't last a year. Put some nice wax on them.
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John in VA Colonel 2114 Rep 2,776 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	Use realoem.com to find the part # as mentioned. You can get the part from the online stores at BMW of Fairfax (usually cheaper) or BMW of Sterling. Buying over the counter is usually more expensive, but get the price & call to see what they'll charge if you pick it up. Good luck! https://www.bmwoffairfaxparts.com/ https://parts.sterlingmotorcars.com/ __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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TimmyTurbos Lieutenant 556 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: Bucks Co Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Stealership = $60 part. $300hr labor, 1 hr minimum even if the job takes 3min. I'd totally diy this one. You can do it!! Also FYI. I can generally have my local dealership price match if I can find an oem from another genuine parts dealer. Generally they will do it if I send a screenshot for proof. Easy way to save shipping costs.
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