BMW X5 Service Bulletins
1,651 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147036Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"A/C FAILURE: FC 801252 ELECTRIC A/C COMPRESSOR: INTERNAL FAULT DETECTED. Air conditioning (A/C) failure with IHKA fault code ""801252 - Electric A/C compressor: Internal fault detected"". IHKA software fault in the versions detailed in the following table: ModelISTA/P versionIntegration levelF153.57.3F025-15-11-505F303.57.2F020-15-11-504I01, I123.57.0I001-15-11-501"
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147035Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"HVAC BLOWER NOT WORKING. HVAC blower is not working. Condensation occurs even though blower is working. CC message ""Increased battery discharge"" - standby current violation may be displayed. Climate control unit (IHKA) software"
Associated Products (54)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610916
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCharging Not Possible - KLE Fault 21E715. The following conditions may exist: Charging is either stopped mid-charge or will not initiate. The corona ring around the charge port blinks red. Check engine light is turned on. Faulty software up to and including ISTA/P 3.58.3 (F025-16-03-504)
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147025Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520416
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNOISE FROM THE FRONT SEAT WHEN ENTERING / EXITING THE VEHICLE. The front seats generate a squeaking noise upon entering or exiting the vehicle. The noise may also occur when repositioning on the seat or movement while driving. Aged/dried leather on the seat bottom cushion rubbing against the plastic side trim.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147022Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (155)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511615
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/248...9/3/2016 Page 2 of 2"
Associated Products (134)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING; BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310112
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147008Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B270216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning on in the Control Display. There is also an audible clicking noise coming from the transfer case actuator when cycling the ignition. The following fault codes may be stored: (DSC) 5F3A - Clutch gearbox-ECU: clutch is open - rear-wheel drive! (VTG) 5463 - Break mechanics (VTG) 5462 - Error actuator or increased power requirements for clutch (VTG) 5461 - Error actuator control Internal wear to the plastic gears of the transfer case actuator."
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147006Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130815
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: S63 Engine - Check and Replace High- Pressure Injectors This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 08 15 dated January 2016. The high-pressure injectors may fail, resulting in an engine malfunction warning and reduced engine output.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147005Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130714
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDDE Fault Codes 4862 and 4B82 for EGR Air Mass Plausibility. The Service Engine Soon light is illuminated with one or both of the following fault codes stored in the DDE: 4B82 - Exhaust-gas recirculation-rate control, control deviation 4862 - Air system, air to EGR mass flow, plausibility CAUSE Air mass monitoring of the EGR valve is outside allowable limits.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147000Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110716
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiesel Engine: Intake Manifold Damaged This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 11 07 16 dated May 2016. The Service Engine Soon light is on. There may also be: Complaints of lack of engine performance An exhaust smell coming from the engine area. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 - Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated air mass too high 27F000 - Charge air hose monitoring in idle: Charge air hose fallen down 290900 - Air system, air to EGR air mass flow plausibility: Measured air mass compared to calculated air mass too high 290A00 - Air system, air to EGR air mass flow plausibility: measured air mass compared to calculated air mass too high and high charging pressure control deviation 1. Excessive thermal load from the EGR system on the intake components 2. An excessive or unmetered air leak in the intake/charge air system
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146998Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFOOTWELL MODULE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 8 YEARS/125,000 MILES. When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the Footwell Module (FRM) could fail. There is a compatibility issue with certain combinations of vehicle software (Plant Integration ILevel) and the Footwell Module hardware installed in the vehicle.
Associated Products (43)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N63T PRESSURE SWITCH - LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the pressure switch, leak diagnosis module (NVLD) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release."
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146992Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N55 PRESSURE SWITCH - LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the pressure switch, leak diagnosis module (NVLD) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release."
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146988Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010515
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"IN-TANK FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (PUMP): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMITATION. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the In-tank fuel delivery module (pump) to 10 years without mileage limitation as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA sent VIN-specific customer notification letters the week of July 13, 2015 in a ""phased"" release. A sample letter is attached."
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - July 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147551Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620516
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHead-up Display is no Longer Visible. HUD (Head-up Display) adjusted to the lowest position is no longer visible. Software in the instrument cluster
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147541Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340515
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTicking Noise from the Front Axle When Cornering This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B34 05 15 dated December 2015. The customer may complain of a ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space. The noise can be heard as a metallic ticking from the area of the front wheels. Movement between the inner contact surfaces of the brake disc and drive flange of the wheel bearing hub.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - July 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010511
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N52K Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the tank leak diagnostic module (DMTL) pump to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date Item #3: This ""componentspecific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Note: For items #1, #2 and #7, please refer to the ""Parts Information"" section. Warning: This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA has sent VIN-specific customer notification letters (examples attached)."
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151375Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621016
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names. INFORMATION Design of the HUD has limited display area. (It can only show a certain number of text characters). NOTE: Parts replacement or programming the vehicle will not recitify the situation!
Associated Products (168)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151373Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613014
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure. This 12-volt battery replacement measure is: Effective for repairs dated on or after January 1, 2015. Applicable to vehicles that are still covered by the BMW Maintenance Program. This program is valid for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The calculation is based on the current date of repair. It is ""applicable"" when the 12volt battery was not replaced within the last 12 months. You can then perform the battery replacement as outlined below. Please check the warranty claim history for the specific vehicle in the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry to confirm the battery was not already replaced within the previous 12 months."
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