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SIB 51 39 11: Trunk lid warning message

Trunk lid warning message on BMW E46/E90/E91/E92 and other models (2006–2011); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150329 · Oct 2012 · also written SI B51 39 11, B513911

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.

Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the trunk is not closed fully, a Check Control message will be displayed in the instrument cluster. CAUSE The trunk lid is out of tolerance.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 39 11
Also written: SI B51 39 11, B513911, 51 39 11, SIB-51-39-11, SI B513911
NHTSA ID10150329
Document IDs filed513911
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models325i, 328i, 330i, 335d, 335i, M3
Model years2006–2011
ChassisE46, E90, E91, E92, E93
EnginesM54, M57, N52, N54, N55, S65
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.