# Service bulletin B514616

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: 10150972
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B514616
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-01\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

## NHTSA's summary

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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10150972-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10150972-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Body and frame, Latches and locks

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2017 BMW 330I
- 2013 to 2016 BMW 335I
- 2017 BMW 340I
- 2015 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 430I
- 2015 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 440I

## 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.
- [B062126](/bulletins/11029026.md), 2026-02-25, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Muffler Bracket Return
- [B513218](/bulletins/10245372.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. The paint finish on the door jamb \(above the door striker\) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- [B514616](/bulletins/10238081.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- [SIB510822](/bulletins/10218369.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Whistling noise is heard coming from the front bumper while driving at highway speeds.
- [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.
- [B513316](/bulletins/10200233.md), 2021-08-09, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SEATS. Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment \(left or right\) while driving Water ingress in the luggage compartment, or in the rear passenger compartment\- rear seat bench rear passenger compartment foot well rear passenger compartment side panel Failure of various control units installed in the area of the water removal channel
- [B513218](/bulletins/10184578.md), 2020-12-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. PAINT ON THE B\-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb \(above the door striker\) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- [B512519](/bulletins/10165288.md), 2019-09-23, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. GROANING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door\(s\) when opening or closing the power windows.
- [B513316](/bulletins/10164006.md), 2019-08-19, Service bulletin: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY. LOSHING NOISES/WATER IN REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B51 33 16 dated August 2016.

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