BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2025)
118 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 19, 2026•Document ID: 11030305EmissionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (OBD)
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 18, 2026•Document ID: 11030309Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630925
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries for F74: 804A38 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A39 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 6 804A3E – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 11
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 18, 2026•Document ID: 11030306Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512224
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOn the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visible to the customer Prevent the door from closing properly
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 16, 2026•Document ID: 11030312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650826
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habits”function no longer work.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 11, 2026•Document ID: 11030061EmissionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - February 20, 2026•Document ID: 11029070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610126
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDuring vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 17, 2026•Document ID: 11028926Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650326
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn Augmented View, the arrows are rotated by 180° (shown inverted below) when displayed on the CentralInformation Display (CID).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 17, 2026•Document ID: 11028923Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510326
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile driving on rough surfaces, a “creaking” noise can be heard from the B-pillar trim panels.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 11, 2026•Document ID: 11028927Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652725
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 5, 2026•Document ID: 11029006Over The AirSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- InVehicle-InApp-Comm
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe steering gear, which transmits the rotational movement of the steering wheel to the front wheels, must be replaced. Two sensors record the driver's steering requirements and may be faulty. The driver is notified of a fault by a Check Control message on the Central Display and a minimally changed steering feel.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 2, 2026•Document ID: 11028925Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610126
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySITUATION During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 28, 2026•Document ID: 11028199OtherSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B061226
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRoller Blind Return
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 22, 2026•Document ID: 11028161OtherELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B060726
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWiring Harness Return
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 22, 2026•Document ID: 11027991Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511924
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThere is a matte “veil” or milky stain on theexterior mirror glass.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 22, 2026•Document ID: 11027775Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650126
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer returns after taking delivery of anew G45 X3 SAV, with a piece of the air bagwarning hang tag stuck between the centraldisplay screen upon attempting the tag’sremoval. The remaining portion of the tag is ofinsufficient length to extract it.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 22, 2026•Document ID: 11027764Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320126
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen turning left, a “creaking” noise may be heard from the EPS when near the steering wheel end stop.The noise occurs at speeds less than 10 mph.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 21, 2026•Document ID: 11027987Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510226
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe center console armrest unlock button(arrow) pops out when attempting to open,and/or when closing the center consolearmrest
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 17, 2026•Document ID: 11028153OtherSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B060326
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDoor Return
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 17, 2026•Document ID: 11027762Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310226
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen driving over a bump (compression and rebound), a “click”-type noise may occur in the area of thefront axle. The noise can be heard on the control arm rubber mount under torsional load, and a relative movement ofthe inner core can also be seen.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 16, 2026•Document ID: 11027776Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650226
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile using BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the activation word (“Hey BMW”) must be reactivated afterevery terminal change, BMW Remote Software Upgrade; or customer profile change. Additionally, after a BMW Remote Software Upgrade, the setup process for the voice assistant must be runagain. This was not the case previously.
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