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BMW 525D Xdrive 2014–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin B510916 · NHTSA communication 10151178 · issued Mar 1, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Latches/locks/linkages
component
2014–2016
model years
16
vehicle entries

Official summary

Automatic Trunk Does Not Open Fully. Automatic trunk does not open fully on first attempt when using any opening options. During the first unlock attempt, whether using: the inside trunk switch, remote key, Smart opener (foot swipe), the automatic trunk lid only opens part way as shown. HKL software and trunk latch adjustment issue.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.