# Service bulletin B512224

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: 11030306
- Published by NHTSA: 2026\-03\-30
- Manufacturer's number: B512224
- Manufacturer's date: 2026\-03\-18
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY

## NHTSA's summary

On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to\- Dangle Become visible to the customer Prevent the door from closing properly

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11030306-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11030306-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2025 BMW 330I
- 2025 BMW 530I
- 2025 BMW X1
- 2025 BMW X2
- 2025 BMW X3
- 2025 BMW X4
- 2025 BMW X5
- 2025 BMW X6
- 2025 BMW X7
- 2025 BMW XM

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V910000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V910000.md), 2024-12-05: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; AIR BAGS
- [24V829000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V829000.md), 2024-11-04: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B511026](/bulletins/11037843.md), 2026-10-02, Service campaign: STRUCTURE:BODY. A gap between the rear left door seal and the side frame may allow moisture to enter. This can cause waterto splash onto occupants when the door is opened and may also increase wind and road noise.
- [B511125](/bulletins/11037508.md), 2026-09-28, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. When pulling on the hood \(highlighted inorange in the top photo\) release lever \(highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown \) , there is anoticeable lack of cable tension; and the hoodwill not unlock.
- [B640826](/bulletins/11036557.md), 2026-09-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Customers may hear a noise from underneath the vehicle, or feel something rubbing being transmitted intothe body of the vehicle while driving. Customers may find water inside the vehicle on the front carpet.
- [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.
- [B511225](/bulletins/11034456.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. A “groaning” noise is heard from the tailgatewhen driving on rough roads.
- [B410126](/bulletins/11034455.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. The plug for the rear finish plate was not mounted in the factory.
- [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.
- [B410126](/bulletins/11031872.md), 2026-05-01, Service campaign: STRUCTURE:BODY. Delivery Stop \- Tail Panel Plug

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