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September 1, 2019 Service bulletin

Rattle/popping from tailgate area

BMW technical service bulletin B512716 for 2014-2017 BMW X5, 2011-2017 BMW X3 and 2015-2017 BMW X6 and others.

Bulletin number
B512716
Component
Structure
Summary
RATTLE/POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA: There are two related but separate complaints (only one may be present at a time) during driving especially on uneven surfaces. Clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the tailgate. Or a popping sound coming from the area of the tailgate.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 47 complaints in the body category.

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