# Service bulletin B510218

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10135035
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-04\-23
- Manufacturer's number: B510218
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

## NHTSA's summary

WATER LEAK IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAUSES AUTOMATIC TAILGATE TO FAIL: The automatic tailgate may not function intermittently or permanently.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10135035-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10135035-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2018 BMW 740LI
- 2016 to 2018 BMW 750LI
- 2017 BMW F800 R
- 2017 to 2018 BMW M760LI
- 2018 BMW R1200 R
- 2018 BMW S1000 R

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [M410122](/bulletins/10227578.md), 2022-12-12, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; STRUCTURE. The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- [SIB010119](/bulletins/10224183.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date. This component\-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period \(Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage\), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered. 1. Air flap control \(link\), active, upper \(G12, G30\) 1. Air flap control \(drive\), active, upper. 2. Air flaps, upper \(assembly\). 3. Air flaps, lower \(assembly\).
- [MC310421](/bulletins/10194316.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
- [B610121](/bulletins/10187478.md), 2021-02-22, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER AND CLOSED HOOD: After the vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the 48 V battery may be totally discharged, and possible replacement is needed.
- [B610320](/bulletins/10174018.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. MIL MAY BE ILLUMINATED BY ERRONEOUS FAULT IN THE DME: The customer states that the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) is illuminated. During diagnosis fault code 231507 "BDC RESET by watchdog" stored in the DME. CAUSE Software error in the Body Domain Control \(BDC\) unit.
- [B521119](/bulletins/10164008.md), 2019-08-19, Service bulletin: SEATS:BARRIERS; STRUCTURE; SEATS. CLICK CLACK NOISES IN BACKREST AREA OF FRONT SEAT: An alternating "click\-clack" noise is heard from the backrest area of the front seat when an occupant sits in the seat or when the vehicle is cornering. Due to the elimination of the NED \(Non\-Electrical Diagnosis\) test plan for seat noise from ISTA we are releasing this bulletin. Seat backrest frame is touching the seat cover.
- [B511419](/bulletins/10160259.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE. KIDNEY GRILL\(S\) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
- [B511319](/bulletins/10160258.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors \(front or rear\) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
- [B512518](/bulletins/10152667.md), 2019-01-07, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A\-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A\-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A\-Pillar may have loosened over time.
- [MC62533649](/bulletins/10151243.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.

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