Tailgate/Trunk Lid Unintentionally Opens (SI B51 30 16)
Publication date: 2024-04-17Reference number: SI B51 30 16
TAILGATE/TRUNK LID UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): SI B51 30 16, Date of Issue:
April 17, 2024
| BMW: | F01 (7 Series Sedan); F02 (7 Series Sedan LWB); F04 (7 Series Active Hybrid); F06 (6 Series Gran Coupe); F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo); F10 (5 Series Sedan); F12 (6 Series Convertible); F13 (6 Series Coupe); F15 (X5 Sports Activity Vehicle); F16 (X6 Sports Activity Coupe); F22 (2 Series Coupe); F23 (2 Series Convertible); F25 (X3 Sports Activity Vehicle); F26 (X4 Sports Activity Vehicle); F30 (3 Series Sedan); F31 (3 Series Sports Wagon); F32 (4 Series Coupe); F33 (4 Series Convertible); F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo); F36 (4 Series Gran Coupe); F39 (X2 Sports Activity Coupe); F44 (2 Series Gran Coupe); F48 (X1 Sports Activity Vehicle); F80 (M3 Sedan); F82 (M4 Coupe); F83 (M4 Convertible); F85 (X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle); F86 (X6 M Sports Activity Coupe); F87 (M2 Coupe); F90 (M5 Sedan); F91 (M8 Convertible); F92 (M8 Coupe); F93 (M8 Gran Coupe); F95 (X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle); F96 (X6 M Sport Activity Coupe); F97 (X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle); F98 (X4 M Sports Activity Coupe); G01 (X3 Sports Activity Vehicle); G02 (X4 Sports Activity Coupe); G05 (X5 Sports Activity Vehicle); G06 (X6 Sports Activity Coupe); G07 (X7 Sports Activity Vehicle); G12 (7 Series Sedan); G14 (8 Series Convertible); G15 (8 Series Coupe); G16 (8 Series Gran Coupe); G20 (3 Series Sedan); G29 (Z4 Roadster); G30 (5 Series Sedan); G32 (6 Series Gran Turismo); i01 (i3); i12 (i8 Coupe); i15 (i8 Roadster); i20 (iX Sports Activity Vehicle) |
SERVICE INFORMATION
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2020.
What's New :
- Title updated
- New models added
- Situation updated
- Cause updated
- Correction updated
- Procedure updated
- Parts Information updated
- Claim Information updated
SITUATION
There are two possible situations:
- Trunk/tailgate may open while vehicle is locked
- Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion, usually after coming to a stop, such as a traffic light etc.
CAUSE
There are two possible causes:
- The trunk/tailgate button on the key fob may have been accidentally pressed, thus opening the trunk/tailgate
- Any cables, adapters, and/or devices not BMW approved that are plugged into the 12 V power socket and/or USB socket could cause this fault
CORRECTION
There are two possible corrections:
- Inspect the vehicles 12 V socket and the USB socket for any un-approved BMW cables, adapters, and/or devices
- Perform a two-button logic conversion via ISTA
PROCEDURE
- Alert the customer of accidentally pressing the trunk/tailgate button on the key fob.
- Inspect the vehicles 12 V socket and the USB socket for any un-approved BMW cables, adapters, and/or devices. Recommended that cables, adapters, and/or devices be removed. Inform the customer of the facts outlined in the cause section.
- Inform the customer about the two-button logic conversion.
- Connect the vehicle to ISTA and perform the conversion opening of tailgate only possible after unlocking.NOTE: Always connect a BMW approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10 ).
- After the conversion is completed, explain to the customer that the two-button logic is only active once the setting for the trunk/tailgate is set in the Head Unit.
- Explain to the customer how the two-button logic function operates.
- First press the unlock button on the key fob.
- Then press the trunk/tailgate button on the key fob.
- The trunk/tailgate no longer can be opened unless the vehicle is first unlocked.
NOTE:
Opening the trunk/tailgate using the interior button or smart opener is always possible.
PARTS INFORMATION
No parts are required.
CLAIM INFORMATION
This Service Information Bulletin provides technical, diagnosis, and repair-related information.
Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences and/or by using un-approved BMW cables, adapters, and/or devices in a BMW vehicle are not covered under the BMW limited warranties.
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| Warranty Feedback | To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the Warranty Documentation Portal |
| Parts Feedback | To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department |
Supporting Materials
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