Service bulletin B511314
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10136724 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-05-14 |
| Manufacturer's number | B511314 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2017-12-01 |
| NHTSA component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK |
NHTSA's summary
Trunk Lid Does Not Open Completely: The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
The document
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Components
Latches and locks
| BMW 320I | 2012 |
|---|---|
| BMW 320I | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 328D | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 328I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 330E | 2017 |
| BMW 330I | 2017 |
| BMW 335I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 340I | 2016, 2017 |
| BMW 428I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 430I | 2017 |
| BMW 435I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 440I | 2017 |
| BMW F800 R | 2016, 2017 |
| BMW M3 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW M4 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW R1200 R | 2017 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| B511314 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation. |
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| B511818 | 2020-09-14. 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. |
| Radio and Air Co | 2019-07-12. 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." |
| B511319 | 2019-05-20. 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. |
| B512315 | 2018-12-10. 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. |
| B514616 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock. Excess friction caused by dust/dirt entry into the tailgate lock and on the striker. |
| 660914 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Unlocking Trunk with Remote Unlocks All Doors. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.47.1, unlocking the trunk with the remote changes to unlocking all the doors. An application error occurred after programming the vehicle to the Personal Profile Setting (PIA) in the Front Electronic Module (FEM). |
| 511314 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Trunk Lid Does Not Open Completely. The customer may complain that the trunk does not open fully when using the remote key or hands-free trunk-lid opening (a Comfort Access function). CAUSE * A dry trunk lid seal causes the trunk lid to stick. * F30 and F32 only: A trunk return spring that is not installed correctly may not open the trunk lid fully. |
| B611615 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. Convenience Closing Functions Changed. The following Comfort Access convenience closing functions via the outer door handle or remote are no longer available: Folding in the exterior mirrors Closing the hardtop Closing all windows CAUSE Because the anti-trap function is not available when closing via Comfort Access on convertible vehicles, and in order to avoid any damage to the convertible top components, the convenience closing functions have been deactivated. |
| B514616 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. CREAKING NOISE FROM TAILGATE LOCK.. During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock. Excess friction caused by dust/dirt entry into the tailgate lock and on the striker. |