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SIB 51 02 18: Tailgate leak
Tailgate leak on BMW G11/G12 models (2016–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10135035 · Feb 2018 · also written SI B51 02 18, B510218
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.
WATER LEAK IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAUSES AUTOMATIC TAILGATE TO FAIL: The automatic tailgate may not function intermittently or permanently.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 02 18 Also written: SI B51 02 18, B510218, 51 02 18, SIB-51-02-18, SI B510218 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10135035 |
| Document IDs filed | B510218 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 740LI, 750LI, M760LI |
| Model years | 2016–2018 |
| Chassis | G11, G12 |
| Engines | B58, N63, N74 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure › Body › Tailgate |
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.