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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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id11014038
Published by NHTSA2025-02-10
Manufacturer's numberB514616
Manufacturer's date2025-02-03
NHTSA componentSTRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA's summary

Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

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 230I2024
BMW 330I2024
BMW 430I2024
BMW 530I2024
BMW 740I2024
BMW 840I2024
BMW X12024
BMW X22024
BMW X32024
BMW X42024
BMW X52024
BMW X62024
BMW X72024

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
24V1380002024-02-23. STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD; AIR BAGS

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
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)
B5107262026-07-31. Service campaign. In the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device (circled) may have been usedfor the mounting bolts of the door latch locks.
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
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.
B6403202026-05-18. Service bulletin. The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on".
B5112242026-05-18. Service bulletin. There are two possible situations (rear left, right or both sides): A. The electric sunshade in the rear door does not function or sticks upon operation, and/or B. The electric sunshade is wavy.
B5106262026-04-27. Service bulletin. While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area
B5104262026-02-27. Service bulletin. A slight depression or outline (circled) may bevisible on the top passenger side of theinstrument panel.
In-Vehicle-InApp-Comm2026-02-25. Over-the-air update. The water drain hose of the slide/tilt sunroof must be checked and, if necessary, re-attached. If the front left water drain hose is not connected, water can enter the footwell via the A-pillar and the carpet on the driver's side can soak up the water that has entered.