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SIB 51 16 22: Tailgate service information

Tailgate service information on BMW I20 models (2022); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10227550 · Oct 2022 · also written SI B51 16 22, B511622

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.

The tailgate spoiler contacts the roof trim while opening.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 16 22
Also written: SI B51 16 22, B511622, 51 16 22, SIB-51-16-22, SI B511622
NHTSA ID10227550
Document IDs filedB511622
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsIX
Model years2022
ChassisI20
EnginesElectric
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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