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SIB 51 21 15: Tailgate intermittently cannot be opened or closed
Tailgate intermittently cannot be opened or closed on BMW F25/F26 models (2013–2016); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151413 · Aug 2015 · also written SI B51 21 15, B512115
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.
Tailgate intermittently cannot be opened or closed. One or more of the following situations can occur, if the tailgate striker is not adjusted properly: ? The tailgate does not lock ? The tailgate does not remain locked ? The tailgate does not close ? The tailgate does not remain closed ?
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 21 15 Also written: SI B51 21 15, B512115, 51 21 15, SIB-51-21-15, SI B512115 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151413 |
| Document IDs filed | B512115 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3, X4 |
| Model years | 2013–2016 |
| Chassis | F25, F26 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch 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.