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SIB 51 01 25: Tailgate service information

Tailgate service information on BMW G22/G23/G26 models (2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11013042 · Jan 2025 · also written SI B51 01 25, B510125

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.

The following issues may occur when signaling the tailgate to open: The tailgate latch does not unlock The tailgate will not completely open

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 01 25
Also written: SI B51 01 25, B510125, 51 01 25, SIB-51-01-25, SI B510125
NHTSA ID11013042
Document IDs filedB510125
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models4 Series
Model years2023
ChassisG22, G23, G26
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body

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.

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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.