# Service bulletin B513218

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10184578
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-12\-21
- Manufacturer's number: B513218
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10184578-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10184578-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2017 to 2020 BMW 230I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2017 to 2021 BMW 430I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2017 to 2020 BMW 440I
- 2020 to 2021 BMW 840I
- 2021 BMW M2
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2017 to 2020 BMW M240I
- 2015 to 2020 BMW M4
- 2021 BMW M440I
- 2020 to 2021 BMW M8
- 2019 BMW M850I
- 2020 to 2021 BMW M850I
- 2019 BMW M850XI
- 2017 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2021 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
- 2018 BMW R NINE T RACER
- 2018 BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER
- 2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [20V495000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V495000.md), 2020-08-20: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [2018159](/recalls/tc/2018159.md), 2018-04-04: Accessories
- [17V481000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V481000.md), 2017-07-28: EQUIPMENT
- [16V653000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V653000.md), 2016-09-09: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

## 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.
- [B512022](/bulletins/11034457.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
- [B410725](/bulletins/11027766.md), 2026-01-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. While driving on a smooth and/or unevenroad, a “cracking” sound is heard from therear wheel arch area \(highlighted in orange\) on either the right or left side.
- [B064225](/bulletins/11022867.md), 2025-09-06, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Bowden Cable Outer Return
- [B410725](/bulletins/11022101.md), 2025-08-24, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area \(highlighted in orange\) on either the right or left side.
- [B511223](/bulletins/11020911.md), 2025-07-28, Warranty extension: STRUCTURE:BODY. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the front bottom active air flap is obstructed or blocked.
- [B660720](/bulletins/10250601.md), 2024-03-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The functionality of the left rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check Control Message.
- [B660820](/bulletins/10250600.md), 2024-03-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving Assistance"\- Check Control Message.
- [B640416](/bulletins/10249435.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- [B610524](/bulletins/10249032.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit \(HU\-H3\). FaultB7F8F9 â“ âHU\-H: Resetâ will be stored in the HU\-H3.

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