# 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: 10174015 - Published by NHTSA: 2020\-04\-20 - Manufacturer's number: B513016 - Manufacturer's date: 2020\-04\-01 - NHTSA component: AIR BAGS; PARKING BRAKE ## NHTSA's summary TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 4\) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. 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 be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10174015-0001.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10174015-9999.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Air bags, Brakes, Parking brake ## Vehicles listed - 2011 to 2013 BMW 1 SERIES M - 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I - 2017 to 2020 BMW 230I - 2013 to 2018 BMW 320I - 2014 to 2018 BMW 328D - 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I - 2016 to 2018 BMW 330E - 2017 to 2020 BMW 330I - 2012 to 2017 BMW 335I - 2016 to 2018 BMW 340I - 2020 BMW 340I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I - 2017 to 2020 BMW 430I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I - 2017 to 2020 BMW 440I - 2017 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO - 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE - 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I - 2018 to 2020 BMW 530E - 2017 to 2020 BMW 530I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D - 2011 to 2017 BMW 535I - 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO - 2011 BMW 535I US - 2018 to 2019 BMW 540D - 2020 BMW 540D - 2017 to 2020 BMW 540I - 2011 to 2017 BMW 550I - 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO - 2012 to 2019 BMW 640I - 2020 BMW 640I - 2012 to 2018 BMW 650I - 2017 to 2019 BMW 740E - 2012 to 2015 BMW 740I - 2017 to 2020 BMW 740I - 2011 BMW 740I US - 2015 BMW 740LD - 2011 to 2015 BMW 740LI - 2016 to 2017 BMW 740LI - 2020 BMW 745E - 2009 to 2015 BMW 750I - 2018 to 2019 BMW 750I - 2009 to 2015 BMW 750LI - 2016 to 2019 BMW 750LI - 2010 to 2012 BMW 760LI - 2014 to 2015 BMW 760LI - 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 - 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 - 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 - 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7 - 2015 to 2016 BMW B7 ALPINA - 2018 to 2020 BMW B7 ALPINA - 2018 BMW C 400 X - 2013 BMW F800 R - 2017 BMW F800 R - 2014 to 2020 BMW I3 - 2014 to 2017 BMW I8 - 2019 BMW I8 - 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I - 2017 to 2020 BMW M240I - 2015 to 2020 BMW M4 - 2013 to 2016 BMW M5 - 2018 to 2020 BMW M5 - 2017 BMW M550I - 2018 to 2020 BMW M550I - 2013 to 2019 BMW M6 - 2017 to 2020 BMW M760I - 2011 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE - 2017 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE - 2019 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE - 2019 BMW R NINE T PURE - 2018 BMW R NINE T RACER - 2018 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER - 2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE - 2014 to 2016 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE - 2016 to 2020 BMW X1 - 2016 to 2017 BMW X1 SAV - 2018 to 2020 BMW X2 - 2011 to 2020 BMW X3 - 2015 to 2020 BMW X4 - 2014 to 2018 BMW X5 - 2018 BMW X5 M - 2015 to 2019 BMW X6 - 2015 to 2019 BMW X6 M ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [B510221](/bulletins/10190850.md), 2021-04-26, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE. AIR DUCT COVER LOOSE OR MISSING: The air duct cover \(fender mounted\) may be loose or missing. Prolonged high\-speed driving can cause movements of the fender, causing the air duct to become loose. - [B012618](/bulletins/10176357.md), 2020-06-15, Service bulletin: WHEELS; PARKING BRAKE; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS \- LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose missing and/or broken due to corrosion. - [B840319](/bulletins/10160296.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. ConnectedDrive: REMOTE 3D NOT WORKING. - [B660119](/bulletins/10160294.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 01 19 dated April 2019. - [B340319](/bulletins/10159124.md), 2019-04-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. HUMMING/RUMBLING NOISES AFTER OPENING THE DOOR. After waking up/unlocking and entering the vehicle may cause a humming/rumbling noise to occur. - [BMWNOV0513](/bulletins/10150192.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE. A Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2014 model year F01, F02 and F15 vehicles produced from June 2013 to mid October 2013. A fault in the parking brake \(EMF\) switch could cause a Check Control message \(Parking Brake Failure\) to display. However, all braking functions, including the parking brake and switch continue to operate properly in this case. Affected vehicles in center inventory must not be delivered until the parking brake switch has been replaced. Parking brake switches for the F15 must be ordered VIN\-specific. Refer to Service Information bulletin B61 20 13 for the part number and complete instructions. Parts for the F01 and F02 are not available at this time. An availability update will be provided by November 20 \(1 week\). - [BMWNOV0113](/bulletins/10150188.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. A Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2014 model year F01, F02 and F15 vehicles produced from June 2013 to mid October 2013. A fault in the parking brake \(EMF\) switch could cause a Check Control message \(Parking Brake Failure\) to display. However, all braking functions, including the parking brake and switch continue to operate properly in this case. Affected vehicles in center inventory must not be delivered until the parking brake switch has been replaced. Parking brake switches for the F15 must be ordered VIN\-specific. Update: vehicles held at a VDC \(port facility\) will have the switch replaced before release to a center. Therefore do not order parts for vehicles held at a VDC. Refer to Service Information bulletin B61 20 13 for the part number and complete instructions.Parts for the F01 and F02 are not available at this time. An availability update will be provided by November 20 \(1 week\). - [270114](/bulletins/10148311.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR; PARKING BRAKE. Parking Lock Cannot Be Engaged or Disengaged. When attempting to engage or disengage the park position in the transmission, the parking lock actuator may not respond. This condition may be intermittent or permanent. The customer will see the position indicator on the gear selector \(GWS\) flashing "N" or "P," and a Check Control Message will be present stating "Drive Faulty" or "Secure vehicle against rolling away". One or more of the following faults will be stored in the Electric Machine Electronics \(EME\): \* 222D25 \- Parking lock actuator: No change in the PS position \* 222D26 \- Parking lock actuator: Requested position could not be reached \* 222D29 \- Parking lock FUSI: Level1/level2 fault NOTE: If the parking lock cannot be engaged, the vehicle must be secured against rolling by applying the parking brake. CAUSE 1. Internal failure of the park lock actuator or 2. Software error - [660114](/bulletins/10148277.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. PDC Rear Center Sensor Erroneously Shows Obstacle Detected. The rear Park Distance Control \(PDC\) center sensor erroneously shows an obstacle detected with no obstacle near or within the range of the sensors. Software error in the PDC and/or Parking Maneuvering Assistant \(PMA\) control unit - [612013](/bulletins/10148274.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Service Action: Replace EMF Switch. An electrical malfunction in the EMF \(Electromechanical Parking Brake\) switch can cause an erroneous Check Control Message to be displayed. The parking brake functions properly. EMF switch hardware error AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F01, F02 and F15 vehicles which were produced from June 2013 to October 2013. 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 658. If code number 658 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 658 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." JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10174015](/v1/bulletins/10174015) [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%20B513016&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10174015&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20B513016)