Home › Service bulletins › SIB 51 20 09
SIB 51 20 09: Tailgate service information
Tailgate service information on BMW E60/E61/E90/E92 and other models (2008–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10037067 · Sep 2010 · also written SI B51 20 09, B512009
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 opens slower in low temperatures and doesnt fully open.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 20 09 Also written: SI B51 20 09, B512009, 51 20 09, SIB-51-20-09, SI B512009 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10037067 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-51-20-09 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 3 Series, 5 Series |
| Model years | 2008–2010 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N55, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure › Body › Tailgate Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge And Attachments |
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.
More for these cars
E90 repair costs All N52 bulletins All N54 bulletins All N55 bulletins
Related bulletins
- SIB 66 23 17 Tailgate replacement Tailgate replacement on BMW E60/E61/E90/E92 and other models (2010–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · May 2019
- SIB 51 46 16 Tailgate squeak Tailgate squeak on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2013–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Feb 2025
- SIB 51 30 16 Tailgate unintentionally opens Tailgate unintentionally opens on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2009–2020); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Apr 2020
- SIB 51 10 17 Tailgate noise Tailgate noise on BMW G30/G31/E60/F07 and other models (2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2017
- SIB 51 32 15 Water Ingress into the Luggage Compartment after opening the Tailgate Water Ingress into the Luggage Compartment after opening the Tailgate on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2013–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Oct 2015
- SIB 41 03 10 Tailgate revision Tailgate revision on BMW E90/E92/E93 models (2008–2010); BMW released a revised part and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Sep 2010
Before you pay: check your VIN for recalls
Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a warranty extension. Our free recall check lists NHTSA recalls for your car's model and year.
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.