# Service bulletin B511818

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: 10179816
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-09\-14
- Manufacturer's number: B511818
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

## NHTSA's summary

DOORS WILL NOT COMPLETELY LATCH: One or more doors will not completely latch or will open to the first stage at times. The door lock strikers may be misadjusted.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10179816-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10179816-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Latches and locks

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2020 BMW 530E
- 2017 to 2020 BMW 530I
- 2018 to 2019 BMW 540D
- 2020 BMW 540D
- 2017 to 2020 BMW 540I
- 2018 to 2019 BMW 640I
- 2020 BMW 640I
- 2018 BMW C 400 X
- 2017 BMW F800 R
- 2018 to 2020 BMW M5
- 2017 BMW M550I
- 2018 to 2020 BMW M550I
- 2018 to 2020 BMW X3
- 2019 to 2020 BMW X4

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SIB612219](/bulletins/10224592.md), 2022-10-24, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK. When using Comfort Access 2.0 feature Lock when walking away, the vehicle locks itself even though the remote control/display key is inside the vehicle.
- [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.
- [B661919](/bulletins/10174317.md), 2020-04-27, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 1\) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery. The Display Key Digital Key and the Digital Key Card are not affected. Electrostatic discharge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep. Various situations can lead to an electrostatic charge which is often not recognized by the customer. For example walking over carpet wearing shoes that have a hard rubber sole positive and negative charges are exchanged. The sole accumulates a negative charge and an electrostatic charge develops before touching the remote control key.
- [B511319](/bulletins/10170579.md), 2020-01-21, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors \(front or rear\) may not open when attempting to enter or After opening they may not correctly latch A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
- [B511319](/bulletins/10160341.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors \(front or rear\) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
- [B511319](/bulletins/10160258.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors \(front or rear\) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
- [B511517](/bulletins/10146639.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. HOOD DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY. Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre\-latch position on one side while the other is still latched. Downward pressure on the side of the hood that remains latched will release it to the pre\-latch position. After pre\-latch position is achieved on both sides, the hood unlatch lever must be pulled again to achieve unlatched position. Hood latch mechanical release is not operating properly. Neither hood latch can be released to the fully open position until both have achieved the pre\-latch position.
- [B660717](/bulletins/10145317.md), 2018-10-09, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. DEACTIVATION OF CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING AND CLOSING: Customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing \(Smart Opener\) deactivated.
- [B511314](/bulletins/10136724.md), 2018-05-14, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. Trunk Lid Does Not Open Completely: The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands\-free operation.
- [B513016](/bulletins/10136344.md), 2018-05-07, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.

JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10179816](/v1/bulletins/10179816)

[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%20B511818&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10179816&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20B511818)