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SIB 51 07 20: Unintended hatch activation after conversion

Unintended hatch activation after conversion on BMW G01/G02/F97/F98 models (2018–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10174011 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B51 07 20, B510720

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.

UNINTENDED HATCH ACTIVATION AFTER CONVERSION: The hatch may unintentionally open.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 07 20
Also written: SI B51 07 20, B510720, 51 07 20, SIB-51-07-20, SI B510720
NHTSA ID10174011
Document IDs filedB510720
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3, X4
Model years2018–2020
ChassisG01, G02, F97, F98
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B58, S58
Component (NHTSA)Equipment

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.

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