BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2020)
286 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110420
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTING ROD BEARING: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective November 20, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020-2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 15, 2019 and October 23, 2020.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182910Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap actuator or flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01, G02 only).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182908Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320520
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCREASED STEERING EFFORT WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM): During multiple vehicle steering maneuvering or extended time at steering end stops (i.e. "full lock"), the check control message (CCM) "Increased steering effort, drive moderately" (CCM ID 997) may appear.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182898Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011219
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap actuator or flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01, G02 only).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182609Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320520
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCREASED STEERING EFFORT WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM): During multiple vehicle steering maneuvering or extended time at steering end stops (i.e. "full lock"), the check control message (CCM) "Increased steering effort, drive moderately" (CCM ID 997) may appear.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182605Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011219
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated.
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179820Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620818
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left. The fault is resolved once the vehicle goes into sleep mode.
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179816Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511818
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDOORS WILL NOT COMPLETELY LATCH: One or more doors will not completely latch or will open to the first stage at times. The door lock strikers may be misadjusted.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661919
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery.
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179821Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651520
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT RESETS WHEN NAVIGATION IS USED IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS: The head unit resets sporadically causing the CID to turn black and then starts up again after a short time with the message "Start navigation system". This only occurs during navigation guidance when the "3D building" function is used Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179819Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611720
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP - HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY: Please do not charge the vehicle high-voltage battery until further notice. There may be a potential issue in the welding process of the HV-modules.
Associated Products (52)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179811Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122219
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEME GROUND CONNECTION MONITORING FAULTS: Check Control message (CCM ID 794): "Drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates. Increased ground cable contact resistance at Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) due to corrosion/oxidation.
Associated Products (85)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179748Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090218
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNEW ECU VALIDATION NEEDED AFTER REPLACING CERTAIN CONTROL MODULES: With introduction of the new Headunit HU-H3 (MGU Media Graphics Unit), there is a new protection mechanism against tampering. If one or more of the following components needs to be replaced, the secure connection between them must be re-established: MGU TCB Telematic Communication Box (ATM-02) RSE Rear Seat Entertainment and/or KOMBISP18 instrument cluster Prior to re-establishing this connection, an electronic certificate must be created in the BMW backend for importing into the Vehicle. After the replacement of one of the mentioned Modules, the Control Module needs a valid certificate for it to communicate with the other Modules.
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610419
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
Associated Products (164)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178998Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap actuator (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01, G02 only).
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179010Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651220
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE APPS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming vehicle with "20-03" software, BMW ConnecedDrive apps are no longer available in the head unit. Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
Associated Products (284)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179007Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620119
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: The audio source, radio station, or music track cannot be changed using the MFL. Normal functionality may possibly return after a sleep cycle or a battery reset. This affects vehicles with: Integration level S18A-18-11-5xx Live Cockpit Professional (option code 6U3) including the instrument cluster High 4.1. While the Kombi is not working properly the rest of the system is working properly. The customer can still use the Central Information Display (CID) for items such as entertainment settings, Driver Experience settings, etc, utilizing the I drive controller. The telephone functions are not affected. Unfavorable software at system start-up.
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