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SIB 51 27 16: Tailgate rattle
Tailgate rattle on BMW F15/F16/F25/F26 models (2011–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10166232 · Sep 2019 · also written SI B51 27 16, B512716
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.
RATTLE/POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA: There are two related but separate complaints (only one may be present at a time) during driving especially on uneven surfaces. Clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the tailgate. Or a popping sound coming from the area of the tailgate.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 27 16 Also written: SI B51 27 16, B512716, 51 27 16, SIB-51-27-16, SI B512716 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146544, 10166232 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B512716 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Feb 2017) |
| Models | X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2011–2017 |
| Chassis | F15, F16, F25, F26 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate |
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.