# 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: 11014038
- Published by NHTSA: 2025\-02\-10
- Manufacturer's number: B514616
- Manufacturer's date: 2025\-02\-03
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY

## 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/2025/MC-11014038-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11014038-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2024 BMW 230I
- 2024 BMW 330I
- 2024 BMW 430I
- 2024 BMW 530I
- 2024 BMW 740I
- 2024 BMW 840I
- 2024 BMW X1
- 2024 BMW X2
- 2024 BMW X3
- 2024 BMW X4
- 2024 BMW X5
- 2024 BMW X6
- 2024 BMW X7

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V138000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V138000.md), 2024-02-23: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD; AIR BAGS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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 \(where center consolemeets instrument panel\)
- [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.
- [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
- [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.
- [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".
- [B511224](/bulletins/11032737.md), 2026-05-18, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. 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.
- [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
- [B510426](/bulletins/11029069.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. A slight depression or outline \(circled\) may bevisible on the top passenger side of theinstrument panel.
- [In\-Vehicle\-InApp\-Comm](/bulletins/11029005.md), 2026-02-25, Over\-the\-air update: STRUCTURE:BODY. 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.

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