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SIB 66 09 19: Tailgate failure
Tailgate failure on BMW G14/G15/G16 models (2019); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10159147 · Mar 2019 · also written SI B66 09 19, B660919
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.
CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING DOES NOT WORK WITH DISPLAY KEY. Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate no longer works when the display of the display key is active or switched on Software error in BDC (Body Domain Controller).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 09 19 Also written: SI B66 09 19, B660919, 66 09 19, SIB-66-09-19, SI B660919 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10159147 |
| Document IDs filed | B660919 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | M850i |
| Model years | 2019 |
| Chassis | G14, G15, G16 |
| Engines | N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Wiring › Rear Compartment/Trunk 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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