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SIB 51 01 26: Tailgate service campaign
Tailgate service campaign on BMW G05/G06/G07/G45 and other models (2025); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign.
BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11027767 · Jan 2026 · also written SI B51 01 26, B510126
What it covers
A service campaign is a fix BMW performs free on affected cars. Ask a BMW center whether it is open on your VIN.
A reference label for the tailgate SmartOpener (SMO) function (aka “touchless open,or “kick to open”) was mistakenly applied tothe bottom edge of the tailgate trim panel(either of the general locations circled) duringvehicle production.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 01 26 Also written: SI B51 01 26, B510126, 51 01 26, SIB-51-01-26, SI B510126 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11027767 |
| Document IDs filed | B510126 |
| Type | Service campaign |
| Date | |
| Models | X1, X3, X5, X6, X7 |
| Model years | 2025 |
| Chassis | G05, G06, G07, G45, U11 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Unknown Or Other |
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.