BMW X3 Service Bulletins

393 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 22, 2026•Document ID: 11027991

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B511924

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  There is a matte “veil” or milky stain on theexterior mirror glass.

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• January 22, 2026•Document ID: 11027775

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B650126

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The 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.

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• January 22, 2026•Document ID: 11027764

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B320126

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  When 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.

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• January 21, 2026•Document ID: 11027987

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B510226

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The center console armrest unlock button(arrow) pops out when attempting to open,and/or when closing the center consolearmrest

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• January 17, 2026•Document ID: 11028153

  Other
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B060326

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Door Return

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• January 17, 2026•Document ID: 11027762

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B310226

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  When 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.

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• January 16, 2026•Document ID: 11027776

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B650226

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  While 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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• January 15, 2026•Document ID: 11027777

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B652025

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

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• January 10, 2026•Document ID: 11027765

  Service Campaign
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B320925

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .

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• January 6, 2026•Document ID: 11027767

  Service Campaign
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B510126

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  A reference label for the tailgate SmartOpener (SMO) function (aka “touchless open,or “kick to open”) was mistakenly applied tothe bottom edge of the tailgate trim panel(either of the general locations circled) duringvehicle production.

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• January 5, 2026•Document ID: 11026969

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B661323

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Various Check Control messages (CCM) can be displayed to the customer, which indicate a restrictedfunction or an unavailability of the driver assistance systems or driver assistance functions. During the diagnosis, the following fault memory entries are entered individually or in combination: 800AC4 - Camera calibration failed 800AC8 - Permanent calibration error 800A24 - Temporary software fault 800ABE - KAFAS camera: Field of view permanently faulty This only affects vehicles with the following optional equipment: 5AU Driving AssistantProfessional.

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• January 3, 2026•Document ID: 11027761

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B310122

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/orouter CV boots.

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• December 18, 2025•Document ID: 11026955

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B630925

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After 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 Possible fault codes entries for G45: 804A34 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 1 804A35 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 2 804A36 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 3 804A37 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 4 804A38 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A3A - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 7 804A47 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 8 804A48 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 9

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• December 16, 2025•Document ID: 11026949

  Service Campaign
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B320925

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .

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• December 12, 2025•Document ID: 11026946

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B111025

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing.

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• December 9, 2025•Document ID: 11026963

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B652725

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The 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

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• November 20, 2025•Document ID: 11025853

  Other
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B065925

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Left Door Cover Return

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• November 19, 2025•Document ID: 11025841

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B652725

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  RSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults 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

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• November 14, 2025•Document ID: 11025683

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640525

  Date Added:

  November 25, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desiredtemperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.

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• November 6, 2025•Document ID: 11025672

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B360225

  Date Added:

  November 25, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The wheel bearing and the brake disc are not correctly aligned; are not concentric (circled). When applicable work is being performed, it is therefore difficult to remove the wheel bolts from, or fasten them into the wheel bearing hub.

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