Service bulletin B511125
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11037508 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2026-09-28 |
| Manufacturer's number | B511125 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2026-09-21 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
NHTSA's summary
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.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| BMW 530I | 2025 |
|---|---|
| BMW 740I | 2025 |
| BMW M5 | 2025 |
| BMW M5 SPORTSWAGON | 2025 |
| BMW X3 | 2025 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| B511026 | 2026-10-02. Service campaign. 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. |
|---|---|
| B511225 | 2026-07-03. Service bulletin. A “groaning” noise is heard from the tailgatewhen driving on rough roads. |
| InVeh-InApp-Comm | 2026-03-30. Over-the-air update. Under certain conditions when driving, the underbody baffles may not completely prevent water ingress. To correct this, the underbody baffles will be re-sealed. |
| B512224 | 2026-03-30. Service bulletin. 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 |
| In-Vehicle-InApp-Comm | 2026-02-25. 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. |
| B061226 | 2026-02-04. Other. Roller Blind Return |
| B060626 | 2026-02-04. Other. Trim Return |
| B060326 | 2026-02-04. Other. Door Return |
| B520725 | 2026-02-02. Service bulletin. The decorative trims on the head restraints of the driver’s seat and front passenger seat cause groaning noises on any route, at any temperature, even in a slightly reclined position. |
| B510226 | 2026-02-02. Service bulletin. The center console armrest unlock button(arrow) pops out when attempting to open,and/or when closing the center consolearmrest |