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SIB 61 12 20: Trunk lock switch inside the glove compartment is missing
Trunk lock switch inside the glove compartment is missing on BMW G30/G31/F90 models (2017–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10176379 · May 2020 · also written SI B61 12 20, B611220
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.
TRUNK LOCK SWITCH INSIDE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS MISSING: The trunk lock switch ("hotel"/valet switch) is missing in the glove compartment. This switch decouples the trunklid from the central locking system so that the trunklid cannot be opened. Incorrectly built production vehicles.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 12 20 Also written: SI B61 12 20, B611220, 61 12 20, SIB-61-12-20, SI B611220 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10175283, 10176379 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B611220 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2020) |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, M5, M550i |
| Model years | 2017–2020 |
| Chassis | G30, G31, F90 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System 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.