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NHTSA 10020009: Trunk lid service information
Trunk lid service information on BMW E53 models (2006); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10020009 · Mar 2006
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
Trunk lid grip water ingress - intermittent trunk lid (lift gate or rear hatch) unlocking operations.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10020009 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10020009 |
| Document IDs filed | 515001 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5 |
| Model years | 2006 |
| Chassis | E53 |
| Engines | M54, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure › Body › Trunk Lid |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.