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SIB 51 02 22: Tailgate fault codes
Tailgate fault codes on BMW G05/G07/G11/G12 models (2019–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10238075 · May 2023 · also written SI B51 02 22, B510222
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.
In the affected vehicles, faulty spindle drives for the tailgate (lower section) may have been installed, which can fail over time.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 02 22 Also written: SI B51 02 22, B510222, 51 02 22, SIB-51-02-22, SI B510222 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10212791, 10238075 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B510222 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2022) |
| Models | ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, X5, X7 |
| Model years | 2019–2023 |
| Chassis | G05, G07, G11, G12 |
| Engines | B58, N63 |
| 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.