# 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: 10147022
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B513016
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

## NHTSA's summary

TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10147022-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10147022-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2017 BMW 230I
- 2013 to 2017 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2017 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 330E
- 2017 BMW 330I
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 335I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 340I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2017 BMW 430I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2017 BMW 440I
- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D
- 2011 to 2017 BMW 535I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2017 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 650I
- 2012 to 2015 BMW 740I
- 2011 BMW 740I US
- 2015 BMW 740LD
- 2011 to 2015 BMW 740LI
- 2009 to 2015 BMW 750I
- 2009 to 2015 BMW 750LI
- 2016 BMW 750LI
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 760LI
- 2014 to 2015 BMW 760LI
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2012 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7
- 2014 to 2017 BMW I3
- 2014 to 2017 BMW I8
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2017 BMW M240I
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M3
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M4
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2017 BMW M6
- 2011 to 2017 BMW X3
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X4
- 2014 to 2017 BMW X5
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X6

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2019582](/recalls/tc/2019582.md), 2019-11-18: Structure
- [16V653000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V653000.md), 2016-09-09: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- [2014142](/recalls/tc/2014142.md), 2014-04-22: Structure

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B010826](/bulletins/11037501.md), 2026-09-28, Warranty extension: STRUCTURE:BODY. The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B063226](/bulletins/11033107.md), 2026-06-02, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Hood Return
- [InVeh\-In\-App\-Comm](/bulletins/11030320.md), 2026-03-30, Over\-the\-air update: STRUCTURE:BODY. It has been established that the water drain in the right front end area is inadequate. Water at the right front end may not drain off properly. This can result in various Check Control messages and the failure of various systems \(e.g. Park Distance Control \(PDC\), Dynamic Stability Control \(DSC\), window washer system\). We would therefore like to optimize the water drain.
- [B062126](/bulletins/11029026.md), 2026-02-25, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Muffler Bracket Return
- [B061426](/bulletins/11029014.md), 2026-02-25, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Rear Bumper Return
- [B061026](/bulletins/11028196.md), 2026-02-04, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Bumper Return
- [B065725](/bulletins/11025849.md), 2025-12-01, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Right Engine Hood Hinge Return
- [B064225](/bulletins/11022867.md), 2025-09-06, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Bowden Cable Outer Return
- [B068024](/bulletins/11009573.md), 2024-11-01, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Wheel Arch Cover Return
- [B410722](/bulletins/10253326.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B\-pillar\(s\) is heard.

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