# 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. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10136344 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-05\-07 - Manufacturer's number: B513016 - Manufacturer's date: 2018\-03\-01 - NHTSA component: LATCHES/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 - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10136344-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10136344-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Latches and locks ## Vehicles listed - 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I - 2017 to 2018 BMW 230I - 2012 BMW 320I - 2013 to 2016 BMW 320I - 2018 BMW 320I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 328D - 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I - 2017 BMW 330E - 2017 BMW 330I - 2012 to 2016 BMW 335I - 2016 to 2017 BMW 340I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I - 2017 to 2018 BMW 430I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I - 2017 to 2018 BMW 440I - 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE - 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I - 2017 to 2018 BMW 530I - 2014 BMW 535D - 2016 BMW 535D - 2010 to 2014 BMW 535I - 2016 to 2017 BMW 535I - 2012 BMW 535I ACTIVEHYBRID - 2011 BMW 535I US - 2018 BMW 540I - 2010 to 2014 BMW 550I - 2016 BMW 550I - 2012 BMW 6 SERIES - 2012 to 2015 BMW 640I - 2017 BMW 640I - 2012 to 2017 BMW 650I - 2012 to 2015 BMW 740I - 2011 BMW 740I US - 2012 to 2015 BMW 740LI - 2016 to 2017 BMW 740LI - 2009 to 2015 BMW 750I - 2011 BMW 750I US - 2009 to 2015 BMW 750LI - 2016 to 2017 BMW 750LI - 2011 to 2013 BMW 760LI - 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 - 2015 BMW F800 GT - 2017 BMW F800 GT - 2013 BMW F800 R - 2015 to 2017 BMW F800 R - 2014 to 2018 BMW I3 - 2014 to 2017 BMW I8 - 2015 BMW K1300 S - 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I - 2017 to 2018 BMW M240I - 2015 to 2017 BMW M3 - 2015 to 2018 BMW M4 - 2013 to 2016 BMW M5 - 2018 BMW M550I - 2013 to 2015 BMW M6 - 2017 BMW M6 - 2017 to 2018 BMW M760LI - 2015 BMW R NINE T - 2017 to 2018 BMW R1200 R - 2014 to 2015 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE - 2018 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE - 2018 BMW S1000 R - 2016 BMW X1 - 2018 BMW X1 - 2016 to 2017 BMW X1 SAV - 2011 to 2018 BMW X3 - 2015 to 2017 BMW X4 - 2014 to 2018 BMW X5 - 2012 BMW X5 M - 2018 BMW X5 M - 2015 to 2018 BMW X6 - 2018 BMW X6 M ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [14V202000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V202000.md), 2014-04-17: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [B511314](/bulletins/10203338.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH. The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands\-free operation. - [B511818](/bulletins/10179816.md), 2020-09-14, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. 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. - [B661919](/bulletins/10174317.md), 2020-04-27, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. 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. - [B511319](/bulletins/10170579.md), 2020-01-21, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. 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 Co](/bulletins/10162432.md), 2019-07-12, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. "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." - [B511319](/bulletins/10160341.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. - [B511619](/bulletins/10160260.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE. One or both front outer door handles are loose. Improper tightening torque during vehicle production. - [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. - [B512115](/bulletins/10151413.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. 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. - [B512315](/bulletins/10151318.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 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. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10136344](/v1/bulletins/10136344) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20B513016&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10136344&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20B513016)