# Service bulletin B512919

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10166375
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-10\-21
- Manufacturer's number: B512919
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-09\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

## NHTSA's summary

GROANING NOISE FROM TAILGATE HINGE: A groaning noise is present from the area of the tailgate hinge when opening and closing the tailgate.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10166375-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2017 BMW X6

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2019582](/recalls/tc/2019582.md), 2019-11-18: Structure

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B063226](/bulletins/11033107.md), 2026-06-02, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Hood Return
- [B540421](/bulletins/10244239.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE. This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- [B513019](/bulletins/10242879.md), 2023-10-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb. Note: This service information bulletin contains diagnostic and repair information which was previouslyincluded in an NED test plan that has been removed.
- [B513019](/bulletins/10211860.md), 2022-05-16, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roads or during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb.
- [B513019](/bulletins/10166376.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS: A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door most commonly when driving over rough roads or during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb.
- [B512716](/bulletins/10166232.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. RATTLE/POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA: There are two related but separate complaints \(only one may be present at a time\) during driving especially on uneven surfaces. Clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the tailgate. Or a popping sound coming from the area of the tailgate.
- [B662317](/bulletins/10161576.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018 CONTACTLESS TAILGATE \(SMART OPENER\) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
- [B511614](/bulletins/10154852.md), 2019-03-18, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT. DOOR OPENS TO FIRST STAGE WHILE DRIVING. The door opens to the first stage and the "Door Open" indicator \(pictogram\) will indicate the door affected. This can affect any door. Automatic soft\-close drive \(Bowden cable lock\). Soft\-Close Automatic drive \(SCA\) locking levers are slow to respond to lock request.
- [B511614](/bulletins/10149529.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. DOOR OPENS TO FIRST STAGE WHILE DRIVING. The door opens to the first stage and the "Door Open" indicator \(pictogram\) will indicate the door affected. This can affect any door. Automatic soft\-close drive \(Bowden cable lock\). Soft\-Close Automatic drive \(SCA\) locking levers are slow to respond to lock request.
- [B511614](/bulletins/10147679.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Body Equipment Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 16 14 dated January 2015 designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Door Opens to First Stage While Driving. The door opens to the first stage and the Check Control Message \(CCM\) is displayed. This can affect any door. Automatic soft\-close drive \(Bowden cable lock\)

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