BMW X3 Service Bulletins
393 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242692Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410722
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242690Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310223
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242686Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120423
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650122
- Date Added:
- September 18, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630821
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239602Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160123
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239601Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120323
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239599Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
Associated Products (62)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238091Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651921
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The issue involves the Active Crash Safety Module (ACSM) sensor.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238090Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651523
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238088Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640523
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Engine Light is illuminated, check control message indicates ""bring in for service"". The faults themselves and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) have no functional effect on the vehicle. There are multiple missing message fault codes (DTC) stored in the integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system (IHKA) control unit."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238083Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610123
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514616
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238080Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511722
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. That one provides an imprecise voltage measurement, which the main controller interprets as a fault.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238077Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510823
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon opening or closing (i.e., folding in or out) the exterior mirror assembly, a creaking sound is heard from either the driver and/or passenger side.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238072Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340223
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBrake squeak may occur with cold brakes and driving slowly or reversing
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 1, 2023•Document ID: 10236236Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB660823
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIssues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS camera system cannot be activated due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer Road signs are sporadically not detected.
Associated Products (61)Associated Documents - April 1, 2023•Document ID: 10236229Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB511722
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - April 1, 2023•Document ID: 10236223Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; WHEELS; STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB310223
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDisturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 1, 2023•Document ID: 10236218Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB120123
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn hot ambient conditions, if the engine was running for a prolonged time while the vehicle is stationary, a jolt may be experienced while lightly accelerating.
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