BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2015)
305 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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: 10178996Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177628Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610419
- Date Added:
- July 27, 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 (156)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010520
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN47T/N57T EGR COOLER LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The intake manifold (intake system) is found to have thermal deformation or damage. Melt through may also be found in the area of the EGR inlet and randomly around the intake system.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175268Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110716
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged: If Recall Campaign 18V-755: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Inspection (and repair) (SI B11 17 18) applies and shows open on an Eligible Vehicle then this bulletin does not apply. The vehicle demonstrates a power loss while driving and illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175262Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011918
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN47/N57T NOX SENSORS BEFORE/AFTER THE SCR-LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MI: Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010520
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN47T/N57T EGR COOLER - LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (271)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652214
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1 the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system.
Associated Products (293)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174024Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612115
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTHE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B61 21 15 dated October 2018. The instrument cluster displays various check control messages.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. 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 be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (259)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172490Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B123314
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B12 33 14 dated February 2016. The Service Engine Soon light is on. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. CAUSE During the engine warm-up the engine coolant does not reach operating temperature within the DME's allowable time limits. This is caused by either a faulty thermostat inside the transmission oil heat exchanger or a faulty engine characteristic map thermostat.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169471Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641019
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: OPTIMIZING THE WATER DRAIN. The water drain in the engine compartment's passenger side cowl near the firewall may be inadequate during exceptionally high water volumes. Water can accumulate and not drain out quickly enough. This can result in various Check Control messages and the failure of various systems such as: Park Distance Control (PDC) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Windshield washer This may be caused by one or more parts: Lack of a cowl drainage shaft cover Lid on the ventilation microfilter housing lacks water drainage channels (only on vehicles prior to July 2013 production).
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B541219
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: There is a rattle noise present from the area of the sunroof most commonly when driving over rough road surfaces.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512716
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRATTLE/POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA: There are two related but separate complaints (only one may be present at a time) during driving especially on uneven surfaces. Clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the tailgate. Or a popping sound coming from the area of the tailgate.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166229Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310514
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFront Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.g. potholes) or an impact severe enough for the front spring strut damper to slip through the clamp of the steering knuckle.
Associated Products (75)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165266Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651519
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
Associated Products (199)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122319
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110119
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
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