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SIB 51 04 17: Tailgate squeak
Tailgate squeak on BMW F32/F33/F36 models (2015–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146543 · Feb 2017 · also written SI B51 04 17, B510417
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.
CREAKING NOISE FROM TAILGATE DURING TRAVEL . While the vehicle is in motion, a creaking noise is heard from the vicinity of the tailgate. Friction between trim panel and the tailgate where they make contact.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 04 17 Also written: SI B51 04 17, B510417, 51 04 17, SIB-51-04-17, SI B510417 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146543 |
| Document IDs filed | B510417 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i |
| Model years | 2015–2017 |
| Chassis | F32, F33, F36 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N55 |
| 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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F32 repair costs All B46/B48 bulletins All B58 bulletins All N20 bulletins All N55 bulletins
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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.