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Service bulletin B513016

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10136344
Published by NHTSA2018-05-07
Manufacturer's numberB513016
Manufacturer's date2018-03-01
NHTSA componentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

NHTSA's summary

TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Latches and locks

Vehicles listed
BMW 228I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 230I2017, 2018
BMW 320I2012
BMW 320I2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 320I2018
BMW 328D2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 328I2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 330E2017
BMW 330I2017
BMW 335I2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 340I2016, 2017
BMW 428I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 430I2017, 2018
BMW 435I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 440I2017, 2018
BMW 525D XDRIVE2014
BMW 528I2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 530I2017, 2018
BMW 535D2014
BMW 535D2016
BMW 535I2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 535I2016, 2017
BMW 535I ACTIVEHYBRID2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 535I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 540I2018
BMW 550I2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 550I2016
BMW 6 SERIES2012
BMW 640I2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
BMW 640I2017
BMW 650I2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
BMW 740I2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
BMW 740I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 740LI2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
BMW 740LI2016 to 2017
BMW 750I2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
BMW 750I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 750LI2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
BMW 750LI2016 to 2017
BMW 760LI2011, 2012, 2013
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 32015
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 72014
BMW F800 GT2015
BMW F800 GT2017
BMW F800 R2013
BMW F800 R2015, 2016, 2017
BMW I32014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
BMW I82014, 2015, 2016, 2017
BMW K1300 S2015
BMW M235I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW M240I2017, 2018
BMW M32015, 2016, 2017
BMW M42015, 2016, 2017, 2018
BMW M52013, 2014, 2015, 2016
BMW M550I2018
BMW M62013, 2014, 2015
BMW M62017
BMW M760LI2017 to 2018
BMW R NINE T2015
BMW R1200 R2017, 2018
BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE2014 to 2015
BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE2018
BMW S1000 R2018
BMW X12016
BMW X12018
BMW X1 SAV2016 to 2017
BMW X32011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
BMW X42015, 2016, 2017
BMW X52014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
BMW X5 M2012
BMW X5 M2018
BMW X62015, 2016, 2017, 2018
BMW X6 M2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
14V2020002014-04-17. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
B5113142021-11-08. Service bulletin. The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
B5118182020-09-14. Service bulletin. DOORS WILL NOT COMPLETELY LATCH: One or more doors will not completely latch or will open to the first stage at times. The door lock strikers may be misadjusted.
B6619192020-04-27. Service bulletin. COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery. The Display Key Digital Key and the Digital Key Card are not affected. Electrostatic discharge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep. Various situations can lead to an electrostatic charge which is often not recognized by the customer. For example walking over carpet wearing shoes that have a hard rubber sole positive and negative charges are exchanged. The sole accumulates a negative charge and an electrostatic charge develops before touching the remote control key.
B5113192020-01-21. Service bulletin. DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open when attempting to enter 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.
Radio and Air Co2019-07-12. Service bulletin. "Service Action: Program Control Units (FEM). One or more of the following situations may occur when using the windshield wipers: * After the wipers are switched off, they do not remain in the park position, but in the middle of the windshield. * The wipers continue to operate even when the ignition is switched off. * The wipers only partially moved when switched on. * Hazard warning lights flash permanently. * Vehicle locks and unlocks on its own. * Interior lights turn on by themselves. * The trunk lid cannot be opened. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F30 which were produced October 2011 to August 2012. In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 631. If code number 631 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 631 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action."
B5113192019-05-20. Service bulletin. 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.
B5116192019-05-20. Service bulletin. OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE. One or both front outer door handles are loose. Improper tightening torque during vehicle production.
B5113192019-05-20. Service bulletin. 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.
B5121152018-12-10. Service bulletin. Tailgate intermittently cannot be opened or closed. One or more of the following situations can occur, if the tailgate striker is not adjusted properly: ? The tailgate does not lock ? The tailgate does not remain locked ? The tailgate does not close ? The tailgate does not remain closed ? The tailgate does not open CAUSE The tailgate lock striker is not adjusted correctly.
B5123152018-12-10. Service bulletin. SI B51 23 15 Body Equipment May 2016 Technical Service The Driver's Side Front/Rear Door Can No Longer Be Opened from the Outside This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 23 15 dated September 2015.. A driver's-side door cannot be opened by the outside door handle. This concern can also affect the driver's side rear door on the F34 and F36. The Bowden cable has become detached.