# 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: 10238081 - Published by NHTSA: 2023\-06\-26 - Manufacturer's number: B514616 - Manufacturer's date: 2023\-05\-01 - NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE ## NHTSA's summary Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10238081-0001.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10238081-9999.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Body and frame ## Vehicles listed - 2020 to 2022 BMW 228I - 2023 BMW 230I - 2013 to 2016 BMW 328I - 2021 to 2023 BMW 330E - 2017 to 2023 BMW 330I - 2013 to 2016 BMW 335I - 2017 to 2019 BMW 340I - 2020 BMW 340I - 2015 to 2016 BMW 428I - 2017 to 2023 BMW 430I - 2015 to 2016 BMW 435I - 2017 to 2020 BMW 440I - 2017 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO - 2018 to 2023 BMW 530E - 2017 to 2023 BMW 530I - 2018 to 2019 BMW 540D - 2020 BMW 540D - 2017 to 2023 BMW 540I - 2018 to 2019 BMW 640I - 2020 BMW 640I - 2017 to 2019 BMW 740E - 2017 to 2021 BMW 740I - 2022 BMW 740I - 2023 BMW 740I - 2016 to 2017 BMW 740LI - 2020 to 2021 BMW 745E - 2022 BMW 745E - 2018 to 2019 BMW 750I - 2016 to 2021 BMW 750LI - 2022 BMW 750LI - 2023 BMW 760I - 2020 to 2022 BMW 840I - 2021 to 2023 BMW ALPINA XB7 - 2018 to 2021 BMW B7 ALPINA - 2022 to 2023 BMW I4 - 2023 BMW I7 - 2022 to 2023 BMW IX - 2023 BMW IX M60 - 2016 to 2022 BMW M2 - 2020 to 2022 BMW M235I - 2015 to 2018 BMW M3 - 2021 to 2023 BMW M3 - 2020 to 2023 BMW M340I - 2015 to 2023 BMW M4 - 2023 BMW M4 GT4 - 2021 to 2022 BMW M440I - 2018 to 2022 BMW M5 - 2017 BMW M550I - 2018 to 2023 BMW M550I - 2017 to 2021 BMW M760I - 2022 BMW M760I - 2021 BMW M760LI - 2022 BMW M760LI - 2020 to 2023 BMW M8 - 2020 BMW M8 GRAN COUPE - 2019 BMW M850I - 2020 to 2022 BMW M850I - 2019 BMW M850XI - 2016 to 2023 BMW X1 - 2016 to 2017 BMW X1 SAV - 2018 to 2022 BMW X2 - 2018 to 2023 BMW X3 - 2019 to 2023 BMW X4 - 2015 to 2017 BMW X5 - 2019 to 2023 BMW X5 - 2018 BMW X5 M - 2020 to 2022 BMW X6 - 2015 to 2020 BMW X6 M - 2019 to 2023 BMW X7 - 2023 BMW XM ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [2024609](/recalls/tc/2024609.md), 2024-10-15: Structure - [24V764000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V764000.md), 2024-10-15: STRUCTURE - [2024410](/recalls/tc/2024410.md), 2024-07-17: Structure - [24V534000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V534000.md), 2024-07-17: STRUCTURE - [2022202](/recalls/tc/2022202.md), 2022-04-20: Structure - [20V484000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V484000.md), 2020-08-14: STRUCTURE:BODY - [2020067](/recalls/tc/2020067.md), 2020-02-19: Structure - [20V095000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V095000.md), 2020-02-19: STRUCTURE:BODY - [19V755000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V755000.md), 2019-10-23: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID - [19V349000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V349000.md), 2019-05-09: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS ## 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. - [B010226DCS](/bulletins/11036453.md), 2026-08-28, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. BMW Notice of the Court’s Final Approval for Shark\-Fin Antenna Settlement \(X3, X4, X5, X6, X7\) - [B010226](/bulletins/11036388.md), 2026-08-27, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Rear Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Sealing Issue - [B510726](/bulletins/11035400.md), 2026-07-31, Service campaign: STRUCTURE:BODY. In the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device \(circled\) may have been usedfor the mounting bolts of the door latch locks. - [B063226](/bulletins/11033107.md), 2026-06-02, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Hood Return - [B010226](/bulletins/11033030.md), 2026-06-01, Warranty extension: STRUCTURE:BODY. SHARK FIN ROOF ANTENNA SEALING SETTLEMENT Extended Warranty - [B641224](/bulletins/11032743.md), 2026-05-18, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. 1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang\-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the entire front center dash vent assembly; which in some applications, also included the IHKA control module. - [B640320](/bulletins/11032741.md), 2026-05-18, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on". - [B510626](/bulletins/11031566.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area - [B010325](/bulletins/11030060.md), 2026-03-13, Warranty extension: STRUCTURE:BODY. The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10238081](/v1/bulletins/10238081) [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%20B514616&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10238081&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20B514616)