BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2021)
196 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 28, 2023•Document ID: 10246225Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650122
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal 93094C - Knee airbag driver's side: Resistance too great 930952 - Knee airbag, front passenger: Resistance too great
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - October 18, 2023•Document ID: 10244239Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540421
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
Associated Products (87)Associated Documents - September 12, 2023•Document ID: 10242879Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513019
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb. Note: This service information bulletin contains diagnostic and repair information which was previouslyincluded in an NED test plan that has been removed.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - September 11, 2023•Document ID: 10242874Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652823
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devices cannot be deleted Customer is unable to make phone calls or stream music with mobile device Customer is unable to connect a new mobile device via Bluetooth Mobile device does not automatically reconnect via Bluetooth in the next drive cycle (after short sleep cycle)
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242699Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610220
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area (A pillar). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat, even surface; the noise is no longer present.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242696Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540123
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242692Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410722
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242690Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310223
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242686Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120423
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; LANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650122
- Date Added:
- September 18, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630821
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
Associated Products (143)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239602Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160123
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
Associated Products (139)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239601Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120323
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
Associated Products (105)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239599Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
Associated Products (133)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238091Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651921
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The issue involves the Active Crash Safety Module (ACSM) sensor.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238090Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651523
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Associated Products (262)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238088Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640523
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Engine Light is illuminated, check control message indicates ""bring in for service"". The faults themselves and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) have no functional effect on the vehicle. There are multiple missing message fault codes (DTC) stored in the integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system (IHKA) control unit."
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238083Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610123
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
Associated Products (112)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514616
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Associated Products (211)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238080Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511722
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. That one provides an imprecise voltage measurement, which the main controller interprets as a fault.
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