BMW X5 Service Bulletins
1,651 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175290Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661020
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryKAFAS04 (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: Various functions of the KAFAS (without radar installed) are not operating up to customer expectations.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175287Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660620
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - REPLACE RIGHT FRONT SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the right front SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check Control Message.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175286Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660520
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - REPLACE LEFT FRONT SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the left front SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check Control Message.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611420
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDEACTIVATION OF THE INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR/TILT ALARM SENSOR IS NOT POSSIBLE: Customer complains that the interior movement detector and the tilt alarm sensor system cannot be deactivated by pressing the lock button on the remote control / BMW display key twice. The second button press on the radio remote control / BMW display key is not detected. Customer may have to press the button 3 times to deactivate the interior movement detector and tilt alarm sensor. CAUSE Software error in the control unit of the roof function center (FZD).
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175284Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611320
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay. In some cases the relay is stuck closed and a fault is set. In these circumstances: A crash shutdown of the DSS does not occur The power distribution box is supplied with power until the DSS is fully discharged
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175282Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611120
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWHEN LOCKING VEHICLE DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock The alarm system is not activated The side mirrors (when the function is activated) do not fold in CAUSE Due to a software error on the Body Domain Controller (BDC) it identified the remote control as being inside even though the remote control is actually located outside the vehicle. This caused the doors to be locked without securing the vehicle.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175279Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511620
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM: A wind noise from the windshield area is present while driving caused by a separation of the windshield side trim (circled) on one or both sides. Improper bonding of the side windshield trim during production.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175276Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511320
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR DOOR SEAL DETACHED: One or both rear door seals are detached from the rear door(s). Improper connection of the door seal to the door.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175275Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511220
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFIBERS PROTRUDING FROM CENTER SPEAKER COVER: Fibers are protruding from beneath the center dashboard speaker cover. Insulation material underneath the speaker may become loose. The situation may become even more noticeable on those vehicles where the dashboard area is cleaned using a vacuum cleaner.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175272Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130320
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP - REPLACE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP: Due to an assembly error the flange bolts for the high-pressure pump did not have the proper tightening torque applied.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175271Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122818
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MULTIPLE MOTOR POSITION SENSOR FAULTS STORED IN EME: The following check control messages are displayed: CCM 34 "Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)" CCM 633 "Powertrain Malfunction!".
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122716
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE: Vehicle will not go into "eDrive". No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis. "eDrive" may be greyed-out in the Central Information Display (CID) and is not selectable. MSA deactivation. 12 Volt battery failure. Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) failure.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175268Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110716
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged: If Recall Campaign 18V-755: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Inspection (and repair) (SI B11 17 18) applies and shows open on an Eligible Vehicle then this bulletin does not apply. The vehicle demonstrates a power loss while driving and illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175267Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110208
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPower Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. If the ignition is cycled the engine then usually performs normally.
Associated Products (140)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175262Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011918
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN47/N57T NOX SENSORS BEFORE/AFTER THE SCR-LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MI: Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010520
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN47T/N57T EGR COOLER - LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (271)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 10) replaces SI B72 04 17 dated September 2019. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light should now function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated.
Associated Products (56)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174318Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B663119
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREARVIEW CAMERA: SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated February 2020. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID). If the ignition is cycled off and back on the function is restored. Software error between the head unit and the rear-view camera.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174317Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661919
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery. The Display Key Digital Key and the Digital Key Card are not affected. Electrostatic discharge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep. Various situations can lead to an electrostatic charge which is often not recognized by the customer. For example walking over carpet wearing shoes that have a hard rubber sole positive and negative charges are exchanged. The sole accumulates a negative charge and an electrostatic charge develops before touching the remote control key.
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