BMW X5 Service Bulletins
1,651 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122716
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"? DIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING ""eDRIVE"" This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 27 16 dated November 2016. The customer complains that the vehicle will not go into ""eDrive"", and in some cases ""eDrive"" is greyed-out in the control display (CID) and is not selectable. Also, there are no pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes that assist with diagnosis. Possible 12 volt battery failure, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) failure or MSA deactivation."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B112116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?CCM: ""START/STOP FAILED"": LOSS OF POWER . Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated Check Control Message (CCM) states ""Auto Start/Stop function failed"" One or more of the following codes may be stored in the DME fault memory' 120408: ""Charging pressure control: switching off as a subsequent reaction"" 130F20: ""Exhaust camshaft: angular offset to crankshaft outside of tolerance"" 130E20: ""Intake camshaft: angular offset to crankshaft outside of tolerance"" 164040: ""Intake camshaft: Installation faulty"" 164041: ""Exhaust camshaft: Installation faulty"" Incorrect camshafts timing position (in reference to crankshaft). Combustions occurring just as engine is stopping, drive the engine backwards, dragging the belt drive and toothed belt starter motor backwards. High-inertia torque loading on the camshaft sprockets and crankshaft at this point causes slippage, unintentionally adjusting the timing."
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146527Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111715
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?N63, N63TU, N63R, S63 AND S63TU ENGINES: UPPER OIL PAN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 17 15 dated October 2016. . INFORMATION When removing and/or installing the engine upper oil pan assembly, the oil pan can sustain damage if this operation is not performed correctly. Before loosening or tightening the engine upper oil pan refer to the newly released Repair Instruction 11 13 010 ""Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump"" in ISTA/D 3.55.2 or higher for the proper procedures. IMPORTANT: The new repair instructions will state one of the following before reinstalling the upper engine oil pan. ""All threads must be cleaned with screw tap"" Or ""Clean all threads with screw tap. Order number 81 43 0 402 559"" Or ""Clean all threads with a thread cutter"". The current repair instruction terminology will be modified to include this information."
Associated Products (103)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146525Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?N63T AND S63T ENGINE: VALVE SEAL REPLACEMENT . This SI provides a new tool and a new procedure for the N63TU valve seals replacement. Please refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. SI B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs SI B11 01 13 - N63 and N63TU Engines: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity SI B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) SI B11 04 13 - N63TU Engine: Engine Oil Consumption If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil.
Associated Products (70)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150978Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME. Replace EME.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150977Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612816
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SERVICE ACTION: CHECK CHARGING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles prior to customer delivery, or the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150975Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520716
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Electrostatic discharge damage the seat module. Replace the seat module. Improve ground wiring connections on seat frame.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150974Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514816
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SERVICE ACTION: REAR SIDE WINDOWS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY AFFIXED TO BODY. Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150965Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B131015
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Emissions Recall Campaign 16E-A03. Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150956Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B000616
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?June 2016 Maintenance and General Hints: technical Service Plugin Hybrids, (PHEV) MPGe Fuel Economy Rating.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146795Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652314
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES OFF/ON This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B65 23 14 dated December 2014. Intermittently, the Central Information Display (CID) flashes off/on. Voltage supply error from the Head unit-high (HU-H) to the Central Information Display (CID) when the display brightness is set to 60% or higher
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146794Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650915
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI B65 09 15 November 2016 Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms,SRS Technical Service NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The Head Unit-High (HU-H) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. The display is inoperative and there is no audio output 2. Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds Fault Code E1C440 set No Fault Codes set Software error in the Head Unit High (HU-H)
Associated Products (170)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146792Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612816
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: CHECK THE CHARGING PROCESS OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146788Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612416
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"SME FAULT CODE 21F21F. The fault code (FC) ""21F21F - High-voltage system: Monitoring of insulation resistance deactivated due to fault of the safety box"" is stored in the battery management electronics (SME). The fault does not set any CCM's, is not perceivable to the customer and has no effect on the complete vehicle operation. Safety box malfunction"
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146746Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520716
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLOSS OF SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROL. Front seat electric adjustment controls do not function. Electrostatic discharge damage the seat module.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146733Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B112116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"START/STOP FAILED". LOSS OF POWER. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated Check Control Message (CCM) states "Auto Start/Stop function failed" One or more of the following codes may be stored in the DME fault memory' z 120408: "Charging pressure control: switching off as a subsequent reaction" z 130F20: "Exhaust camshaft: angular offset to crankshaft outside of tolerance" z 130E20: "Intake camshaft: angular offset to crankshaft outside of tolerance" z 164040: "Intake camshaft: Installation faulty" z 164041: "Exhaust camshaft: Installation faulty" Incorrect camshafts timing position (in reference to crankshaft). Combustions occurring just as engine is stopping, drive the engine backwards, dragging the belt drive and toothed belt starter motor backwards. High-inertia torque loading on the camshaft sprockets and crankshaft at this point causes slippage, unintentionally adjusting the timing.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146966Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Message displayed on the audio system display: ""Title cannot be reproduced"" ""Is being read"" (but never plays back any audio) CAUSE Media with data files stored in more than 32 directories or 32 subdirectories within a directory. Media with a large number of files. Media exceeds total storage capacity of 32 GB."
Associated Products (179)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146964Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot Be Swapped Between Vehicles for Testing This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 16 dated July 2016.. If an NBT-EVO head unit is swapped into a different vehicle it will enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN. This will set a fault in the Head Unit (NBT-EVO), Fault Code ""B7F87A: Burgler Actively Registered / Component Protection Active"" This will require REPLACEMENT of the head unit to restore operation. To prevent easy re-use of stolen Head units additional features are introduced with 11/15 ISTA/P software to bring NBT-EVO to a higher security level. In NBT-EVO the mechanism is called ""Trusted VIN"""
Associated Products (78)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146963Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640415
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Third Row of Seats Blower is Inoperative. The blower in the third row of seats is not working and the fault code ""E70C32 - AC-LIN: Heating in third row of seats is not responding"" has been entered in the IHKA (Integrated Heating and Airconditioning, Automatic) control unit. CAUSE LIN BUS short or open circuit in wiring or connectors Blower motor, micro switch defective Control unit, A/C, for 3rd seat row defective"
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146962Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION. Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside. Water inside the headlights can be caused by two situations: Water/moisture ingress into the headlight housing. Thermal conditions that result in the formation of condensation. Note: An important indication that the moisture issue is caused by ""condensation"" rather than a ""water leak"" into the headlight housing, there will be misting/condensation in ""both headlights."""
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