BMW X6 Service Bulletins
1,072 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136361Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651312
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEADUNIT NAVIGATION MAPS (HU-H HU-H2 HU-B): The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (7/2012+).
Associated Products (146)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146555Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?SERVICE ACTION: TARGETED ILLUMINATION - REPROGRAM CONTROL UNITS . Affected vehicles need to have control units reprogrammed. CCM (Check Control Message) ""Dynamic Light Spot has failed"" for left or right side. Stepper motors in the targeted illumination headlights can become non-functional at their stop limit."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146544Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512716
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?RATTLE/ POPPING FROM REAR HATCH AREA . There are two related but separate issues (only one may be present at a time) during driving, especially on uneven surfaces: A. Clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the rear hatch. Or B. A popping sound coming from the area of the rear hatch. Bump stop height: A. Situation A - settling of the bump stops over time allows vibration, rattle of the hatch. B. Situation B - the bump stops may be adjusted too high, putting torsional stress on the hatch, causing flexing (popping) noises.
Associated Products (17)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: 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 - 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: 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 - 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: 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."""
Associated Products (156)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146779Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B070314
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports). INFORMATION Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) to find their root cause during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
Associated Products (256)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146906Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryKAFAS CAMERA-BASED ASSISTANCE SYSTEM LIMITS. INFORMATION The situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: Dirty windshield Incomplete calibration process Unsuccessful calibration Restricted visibility- weather conditions or parked vehicles Missing lamps on target vehicle Non-standard vehicle exterior surfaces Insufficient ambient lighting Abrupt motion of target vehicle.
Associated Products (58)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146904Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUSB CABLE: BATTERY DISCHARGE/AUDIO FAILURE/RADIO RECEPTION. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible Check Control system message: o Battery discharge when engine off. o Caution, no acoustic warning signals. Non BMW approved (third-party supplier) USB cable plugged into the USB port.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146903Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652416
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"NBT NAVIGATION DOES NOT ROUTE ON TOLL ROADS. NBT Navigation does not provide routes that include certain toll roads. CAUSE Roads that have toll lanes ""without a cash option"" where not utilized for routing in NBT map data versions: NEXT 2015-1 NEXT 2015-2 NEXT 2016-1 As an enhancement, the NEXT 2017-1 map release now provides information about toll lanes ""without cash option"". UPDATE Install new map data."
Associated Products (148)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146902Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?AUDIO VOLUME NOT RESTORED AFTER MSA STOP, ENTRY HEAD UNIT. Volume of audio system (when set to near maximum) is reduced when Auto Start-Stop (MSA) stop occurs and is not restored upon automatic engine restart. This is normal system behavior - serves to protect the head unit, battery drain and avoidance of incremental leaps in the loudness. The loudness is reduced to 2/3 of maximum and is not restored. Note: Air conditioning output is also reduced upon MSA stop and is not restored for similar reasons.
Associated Products (154)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146892Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCBS BRAKE PAD CALCULATION AND CORRECTION. When a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance checkup. No brake warning light is illuminated. CBS shows 3,107 miles or slightly higher for the next brake service displayed via Key Reader, or vehicle's Control Display (in Vehicle Info/Status/Service required/Brake pads) CAUSE CBS calculates the remaining brake pad wear based on brake pressure, speed, vehicle specific parameters (i.e. NAO pads), brake temperature as well as cumulative brake application time. Due to variation of these parameters and outside environmental influences, this calculation can deviate from the real brake pad wear. Starting from the above-mentioned production dates of the vehicles indicated, the CBS brake pad wear calculation has been changed, and is now based only on the brake pad wear sensor. Important Note: To avoid a too-slow wear prediction, the CBS brake model will estimate the need for repairs, in some cases, rather early. Calculation will level at 3,107 miles and stay at this value until the CBS brake pad wear sensor is triggered. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/36...11/8/2016 Page 2 of 2 After the sensor is triggered, the CBS mileage will count down indicating to the customer that the brake repairs will be due.
Associated Products (148)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146881Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySHUDDER OR JERKING IN 7TH AND 8TH GEARS AT 1000 - 1400 RPM. A shudder or slight jerking can be felt when driving with the transmission in 7th or 8th gear and the engine speed is between 1,000 and 1,400 RPM. No related faults are stored and there are not any problems in the chassis systems or with the wheels and tires. This shudder or jerking could begin due to the characteristic power pulses of the N63T engine when it is in VVT mode at low engine loads.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146847Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREPLACE KAFAS CAMERA. A CCM (Check Control Message) advising of a front camera malfunction is displayed in the CID when the ambient outside temperature is high. Some known KAFAS Driver based assistance functions affected: Front collision warning Pedestrian detection Lane Departure Warning The temperature sensor of the KAFAS camera was calibrated incorrectly causing the built-in overtemperature module protection function to trigger to early.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146844Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"HVAC BLOWER NOT WORKING This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 12 16 dated August 2016. 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"
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