BMW X5 Service Bulletins
1,651 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840120
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive app Remote services Remote 3D View Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) Weather News Software error in Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171497Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660120
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE PARK DISTANCE CONTROL: SETTING MENU NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER PROGRAMMING. The activation setting for Active Park Distance Control (aPDC) is no longer available after programming. In this case the customer can no longer activate or deactivate the function. Note: The setting (activated or de-activated) which was selected prior to programming the vehicle will be retained. Software error in the head unit HU-H3 occurring with vehicle Integration Level (I-Level) S18A-19-11-500 to S18A-19-11-540.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171494Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611419
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: BODY DOMAIN CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING. When the vehicle is left unlocked the interior light switch is continuously monitored. This may lead to an increased battery draw. Check control message "Energy management for engine start-up" may appear. Longer stationary periods may result in a no-start depending on the battery charge state. Software error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171486Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170120
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: ADD SILICONE BOOSTER TO LOW TEMP COOLING SYSTEM: The coolant in the low temperature cooling system may not have sufficient coolant corrosion protection. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked either in AIR the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with ISPA NEXT.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171483Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120419
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FAULT MEMORY ENTRY FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B12 04 19 dated February 2019. Technicians may notice this fault logged during a diagnostic session: Fault code: Control module: Fault Text: 160021 DME Crankshaft sensor: general loss of synchronism Environmental conditions are vehicle speed 0 (stationary) and engine speed less than 1500 rpm. There is no customer-facing symptom nor related check control message displayed. Phantom/pseudo fault due to unsuitable DME software. Background: After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine both DME control units go into sleep mode at different times. The DME of cylinder bank 2 ("secondary") goes into sleep mode first The DME of cylinder bank 1 ("primary") is still awake and can experience a reduction in signal voltage for the crankshaft sensor signal This signal change can mistakenly be evaluated as a skipped crankshaft sensor cog by the DME. If the engine is started while the primary DME is still awake this causes a brief loss of synchronization with the secondary DME. Fault 160021 is logged after three (3) consecutive engine starts with this momentary loss of synchronization. Note: Starting the engine after the primary DME has also gone into sleep mode will avoid the loss of synchronization.
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171479Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111219
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following faults may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault code Control module Fault code text 213A2B DME Increment wheel adaption faulty This situation is not associated with any drivability complaints and only affects vehicles built with a Factory I-level of 19-07-500 and later. An unfavorable DME diagnostic calibration may cause the fault code to be stored. In most circumstances this will cause the MIL to be illuminated.
Associated Products (75)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170591Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE; BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662919
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTOP VIEW CAMERA: IMAGE IS MISALIGNED. The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side passenger side or both. The arrow identifies the line which is shown as not parallel or straight alongside the vehicle. Side view camera loose fitment in the exterior mirror bracket causing changes to the top view image.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170589Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621019
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximum of 1 year old. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
Associated Products (63)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170588Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620919
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle. After a restart normal functionality is restored. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170577Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B341019
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: Note for customer deleted: If the noise does not disappear despite the attempts to regenerate the brake a repair is required.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320115
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNOISE WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN: Creaking noise when raising or lowering the steering column position. CAUSE Steering column adjustment.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170572Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120319
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170571Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111618
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: N63R AND N63M ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE OIL SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR CONTAMINATION. The engine oil pan and oil lubrication circuit may be contaminated with metal debris from the engine manufacturing process.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169476Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662019
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: REPLACE KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM) CAMERA. A malfunction of the KAFAS camera can occur due to a voltage supply fault. This triggers a Check Control Message (CCM) to be displayed sporadically during the drive cycle- "Driver Assistance support restricted.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652219
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNO AUDIO IS AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS AFTER HEAD UNIT START UP: After programming vehicle no audio is available for approximately 30 seconds after head unit start-up. Fault code B7F490 "Control unit reset" is present in the RAM (Receiver Audio Module).
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169472Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651019
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE SPEED DEPENDENT NOISE DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK: Integration level updated. There is an engine speed-dependent noise heard through the speakers during audio playback. Software error in the Receiver Audio Module (RAM) control unit.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169469Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620119
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: Instrument Cluster (KOMBSP18) functions are intermittently inoperative including: On-board Computer (BC) button on turn signal stalk (BC button shown at left) Radio displays Menu button Turn signal displays Arrows on multifunction steering wheel MFL thumbwheel control.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169468Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLow Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch. A non-approved washer fluid was used that is silicone-based. Silicone-based fluids are not compatible with the contactless capacitive level sensor. Fluids that contain a silicone additive are normally colored other than blue.
Associated Products (105)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169467Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612219
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDOORS LOCKED WITH REMOTE CONTROL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. The customer states that the vehicle locks itself when the last door was closed even though the remote control/display key was inside the vehicle. Sporadic interference causes the vehicle to revert to "outside detection" of the vehicle remote control instead of "inside the vehicle detection" which is where the key was located.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169460Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B341019
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform 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.
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