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SIB 66 23 17: Tailgate replacement
Tailgate replacement on BMW E60/E61/E90/E92 and other models (2010–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10161576 · May 2019 · also written SI B66 23 17, B662317
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.
Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018 CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 23 17 Also written: SI B66 23 17, B662317, 66 23 17, SIB-66-23-17, SI B662317 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10135050, 10135995, 10161576 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B662317 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Feb 2018) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I ActiveHybrid, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, ActiveHybrid 3, B7 ALPINA, M5, M6, X1, X1 SAV, X3, X4, X5 M, X6, X6 M |
| Model years | 2010–2018 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F16, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F48, G32, E70, E82, E84, F85, F86 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment › Electrical Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual Fuel System Gasoline 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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