BMW X3 Service Bulletins
382 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206688Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652121
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206684Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B541119
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206683Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520221
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMilky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests and/or headrests.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121221
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging that takes place in that range may result in incorrect detection of a mixture that is too rich. As a result, an incorrect mixture adaptation value is stored.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205613Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121021
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205612Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090121
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205600Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B001020
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW of North America (BMW NA) has made information available online to customers about software versions, including any changes to vehicle functionality that will result from each update.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205096Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640321
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205095Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611621
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205093Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611421
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe BMW Gesture Control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205090Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540421
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis situation can result in 2 customer complaints: 1. Wind noise, and 2. Excess water entry.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205071Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651921
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- 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 (5)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650919
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - October 8, 2021•Document ID: 10204535Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110721
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMAIN BEARING SHELL.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204533Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090321
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - October 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionalities or modifications in their features with a new Software Update.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204660Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651312
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 3 (HU-H3, also called MGU) superseded the NBT-EVO starting with certain MY2019 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional or 6U2 Live Cockpit Plus. This uses map North America LIVE. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204658Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640721
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOnly warm air comes out of the vents despite the air conditioning being switched on. The status indicator LED on the air conditioning control panel (IHKA) lights up green.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203340Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610721
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGroaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203336Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B341019
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryInform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
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