# Service bulletin B513218

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10245372
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-12\-06
- Manufacturer's number: B513218
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-11\-08
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE

## 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10245372-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10245372-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2020 to 2023 BMW 228I
- 2017 to 2024 BMW 230I
- 2023 BMW 240I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428XI
- 2017 to 2024 BMW 430I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2014 BMW 435XI
- 2016 BMW 435XI
- 2017 to 2020 BMW 440I
- 2019 BMW 840I
- 2020 to 2024 BMW 840I
- 2019 BMW 850GS
- 2019 BMW 850I
- 2023 BMW 850I
- 2021 BMW IX
- 2022 to 2024 BMW IX
- 2023 to 2024 BMW IX M60
- 2016 to 2024 BMW M2
- 2013 to 2024 BMW X1

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V711000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V711000.md), 2024-09-25: STRUCTURE:BODY
- [21V342000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V342000.md), 2021-05-12: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- [19V349000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V349000.md), 2019-05-09: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- [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.
- [B640626](/bulletins/11035402.md), 2026-07-31, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. 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 \(where center consolemeets instrument panel\)
- [B630426](/bulletins/11034464.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. The front interior reading light\(s\) \(arrows\) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving. The reading lights are normally activated bytouching the small icons
- [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.
- [B180125](/bulletins/11033031.md), 2026-06-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. DISCOLORIZATION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER
- [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.
- [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
- [B510526](/bulletins/11030055.md), 2026-03-13, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. A “groaning” noise may be heard when closing the tailgate.
- [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.
- [B512222](/bulletins/11024208.md), 2025-10-09, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre\-latch position on both sides.

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