2022 BMW X1 Tailgate Opens Only a Few Millimeters TSB
A manufacturer communication (TSB NHTSA ID 10227933) addresses an issue in the 2022 BMW X1 where the tailgate only opens a few millimeters when signaled, indicating a potential problem with the tailgate hinge and attachments.
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 BMW X1 may experience a specific issue with their vehicle's tailgate operation. When attempting to open the tailgate, either by signaling or using other methods, the tailgate will only open a few millimeters. This prevents full access to the cargo area and indicates a malfunction in the tailgate mechanism.
Diagnosis and Trigger Conditions
The primary condition that triggers this issue is signaling the vehicle to open the tailgate. Instead of fully opening, the tailgate moves just slightly, opening only a few millimeters. This behavior points to a problem within the tailgate's structural components, specifically the hinge and attachments.
Repair Procedure Summary
This manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10227933, addresses the concern where the 2022 BMW X1 tailgate only opens a few millimeters. While the specific repair steps are not detailed in the summary, such technical service bulletins typically outline diagnostic procedures and corrective actions for authorized service technicians. These actions often involve inspecting, adjusting, or replacing components related to the tailgate's structure, hinges, or associated attachments to restore proper functionality.
Owner Action
If your 2022 BMW X1 exhibits the symptom of the tailgate only opening a few millimeters, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. Inform them about the issue and mention manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10227933. The dealership technicians are equipped to diagnose the exact cause and perform the necessary repairs according to BMW's specifications.
Source: NHTSA ID 10227933
What BMW X1 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 14 model years.
- 853
- Owner complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 556
- Service bulletins
- 40
- Crashes reported
- 17
- Fires reported
- 42
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
1 complaints, the 14th most of 14 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Structure, the system this article covers, accounts for 79 of 853 complaints (9%).
Complaints by model year
| 2013 | 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 114 | |
| 2015 | 94 | |
| 2016 | 163 | |
| 2017 | 164 | |
| 2018 | 60 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 71 | |
| 2024 | 30 | |
| 2025 | 17 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 164
- Service Brakes — 136
- Air Bags — 128
- Power Train — 125
- Engine — 106
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 23V079000 — Air Bags (Feb 2023)
- 22V513000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Jul 2022)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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