BMW X5 Service Bulletins (2026)
23 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 9, 2026•Document ID: 11037513Service CampaignSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611426
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAlthough the rear bumper is not equipped with a rear fog light, the Park Distance Control (PDC) wiringharness includes an unused fog light connector located in an area exposed to moisture. During production, the connector was wrapped in black electrical tape, which does not provide sufficientprotection against moisture and may allow water to enter the wiring harness.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 14, 2026•Document ID: 11036551Service CampaignENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130126
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelivery Stop - Exhaust System Gasket
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 14, 2026•Document ID: 11036378Service CampaignENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B180126
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAn exhaust gas sealing ring between thelower catalytic converter and upper catalyticconverter may be missing (1).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035397Service CampaignENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130126
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryExhaust System Gasket
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 10, 2026•Document ID: 11035396EmissionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034450Service CampaignELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120626
- Date Added:
- July 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in the valve control system even thoughthere is no fault. When the above-mentioned fault occurs, the red Check Control warning light ‘Drive system fault’ illuminates.This can result in the intake valves closing gradually, which may lead to misfires while the engine is running.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 11, 2026•Document ID: 11033035Service CampaignENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120626
- Date Added:
- June 1, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 5, 2026•Document ID: 11032744Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652025
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - March 11, 2026•Document ID: 11030061EmissionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - March 9, 2026•Document ID: 11030063Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520126
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer brings vehicle in with one or both of the second row 60/40 split seats in the folded position.The seat does not respond to any requests from the second seat row seat switch button(s).
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 18, 2025•Document ID: 11026960Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641325
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error” is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, it will turn on the check engine light on vehicles with an I-level lower than 24-11-570. This fault memory entry does not cause an impairment of functionality of the automatic air conditioningsystem.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - December 10, 2025•Document ID: 11026964Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652825
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such as: Intermittent black screen Permanent black screen Intermittent head unit functions not displayed (i.e., Navigation screen only is black)
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - December 9, 2025•Document ID: 11026963Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652725
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - November 25, 2025•Document ID: 11025832Service CampaignUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240225
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: KSG SUPPLY LINE
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 21, 2025•Document ID: 11025833Service CampaignSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620425
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 20, 2025•Document ID: 11025855OtherENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B066-25
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryExpansion Tank Return
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - November 19, 2025•Document ID: 11025841Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652725
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - November 6, 2025•Document ID: 11025672Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360225
- Date Added:
- November 25, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe wheel bearing and the brake disc are not correctly aligned; are not concentric (circled). When applicable work is being performed, it is therefore difficult to remove the wheel bolts from, or fasten them into the wheel bearing hub.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 3, 2025•Document ID: 11024211Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840625
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - September 18, 2025•Document ID: 11024205Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340825
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryStarting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the driver at the beginning of every trip. After asoftware update to 25-03-500 and higher, this occurs more frequently.
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