# Service bulletin 515210

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: 10149443
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-26
- Manufacturer's number: 515210
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Various Faults Concerning the Automatic Tailgate Operation. Complaints of sporadic or permanent faults may exist with the automatic tailgate function. One or more of the following fault codes have been stored: A2AB, A2B1, A2B2, A2B3, A2B4, A2B5, A2B6, A2B7, A2B8, A2B9, A2BA, A2BC, A2BE, and A6E2. CAUSE The following four main faults are currently known: 1. The lower tailgate does not close completely. 2. The tailgate wiring harness near the hinge area is damaged. 3. Fault in the left or right side electric spindle drive 4. Fault in the tailgate lock. 5. The tailgate lock and tailgate lift drive connectors may have corrosion or discoloration. If any is seen, the part must be replaced.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10149443-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10149443-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2007 to 2013 BMW X5
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X5 M

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2018195](/recalls/tc/2018195.md), 2018-04-19: Electrical
- [2011376](/recalls/tc/2011376.md), 2011-10-21: Electrical
- [2007334](/recalls/tc/2007334.md), 2007-10-16: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B611025](/bulletins/11037510.md), 2026-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programmingprocedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors
- [B012016](/bulletins/11032735.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B611026](/bulletins/11031570.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programming procedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors
- [B012016](/bulletins/11015849.md), 2025-03-21, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B012016](/bulletins/11014417.md), 2025-02-24, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
- [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation \(folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation\) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti\-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- [B610120](/bulletins/10225115.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12\-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
- [SIB660322](/bulletins/10224212.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Driver Assistance reduced checked control message \(CCM\) appears. All or some of the system functions maybe inoperative. The following fault will be stored: 481CC6.

JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10149443](/v1/bulletins/10149443)

[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%20515210&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10149443&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20515210)