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Service bulletin B513218

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10245372
Published by NHTSA2023-12-06
Manufacturer's numberB513218
Manufacturer's date2023-11-08
NHTSA componentSTRUCTURE

NHTSA's summary

The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Body and frame

Vehicles listed
BMW 228I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 228I2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BMW 230I2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
BMW 240I2023
BMW 428I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 428XI2014 to 2016
BMW 430I2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
BMW 435I2014, 2015, 2016
BMW 435XI2014
BMW 435XI2016
BMW 440I2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
BMW 840I2019
BMW 840I2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
BMW 850GS2019
BMW 850I2019
BMW 850I2023
BMW IX2021
BMW IX2022, 2023, 2024
BMW IX M602023 to 2024
BMW M22016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
BMW X12013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
24V7110002024-09-25. STRUCTURE:BODY
21V3420002021-05-12. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
19V3490002019-05-09. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
16V6530002016-09-09. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
B0108262026-09-28. Warranty extension. 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.
B6406262026-07-31. Service bulletin. A “whistling” noise is heard from the centerconsole/instrument panel when using theheating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Heard with the blower motor set tospeed 2 or above Noise goes away on high blower speed Noise is loudest with the vents on theback of the center console in the closedposition Noise is heard the most near thecharging tray (where center consolemeets instrument panel)
B6304262026-07-03. Service bulletin. The front interior reading light(s) (arrows) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving. The reading lights are normally activated bytouching the small icons
B5120222026-07-03. Service bulletin. While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
B1801252026-06-01. Service bulletin. DISCOLORIZATION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER
B6412242026-05-18. Service bulletin. 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.
B5106262026-04-27. Service bulletin. While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area
B5105262026-03-13. Service bulletin. A “groaning” noise may be heard when closing the tailgate.
B4107252026-01-23. Service bulletin. 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.
B5122222025-10-09. Service bulletin. Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.