BMW X5 Service Bulletins (2021)
295 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182915Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520720
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT HEATING NOT ACTIVATED WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED USING REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM: When preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (Remote Engine Start), the seat heating on the driver's side is not activated.
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182914Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520620
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHOLE IN LEATHER AT SIDE LOCK BOLT, 2ND ROW 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT: There is a visible hole in the leather of the 2nd row of seats. The hole is located on the side lock bolt of the left rear seat backrest. The rear seat backrest in the 2nd row of seats can be folded down as follows: 40 - 20 -40 The fault pattern is only visible when the rear seat backrest is folded down. The hole in the seat cover is slightly larger than specified (2nd row of seats).
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182907Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182620Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612220
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWIPERS ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN A DRIVE-THROUGH CAR WASH: When the vehicle is in a drive-through car wash with the automatic wiper mode selected, the wipers may activate. The wipers' sweep movement can potentially damage the wiper blades.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610120
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained. A design change was intended to reduce short circuits and blown fuses. When the plug adapter is inserted, the center contact pin may not make proper contact with the center pin of the power socket plug.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182616Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520720
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT HEATING NOT ACTIVATED WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED USING REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM: When preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (Remote Engine Start), the seat heating on the driver's side is not activated.
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520620
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHOLE IN LEATHER AT SIDE LOCK BOLT, 2ND ROW 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT: There is a visible hole in the leather of the 2nd row of seats. The hole is located on the side lock bolt of the left rear seat backrest. The rear seat backrest in the 2nd row of seats can be folded down as follows: 40 - 20 -40 The fault pattern is only visible when the rear seat backrest is folded down. The hole in the seat cover is slightly larger than specified (2nd row of seats).
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182608Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181233Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640320
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCENTER CONSOLE / CUP HOLDER GETS HOT WHEN THE HEAT IS ON: The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on". The air ducts may not be properly connected, this allows heated air to leak out in this area. The foam material that seals between the ducts may be out of position, not held by the mounting adhesive and squashed allowing for an air leak.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181229Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611320
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay. In some cases, the relay is stuck closed and a fault is set. In these circumstances: A crash shutdown of the DSS does not occur The power distribution box is supplied with power until the DSS is fully discharged.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181228Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520520
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBACKREST MISALIGNMENT OF 60/40 SECOND ROW SEAT: On vehicles equipped with the second row 60/40 split bench seats, the backrests may not properly align between the two seats.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181225Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511219
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryKIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181223Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340720
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - REPLACE HYDRAULIC UNIT, DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL INTEGRATED: DSCi units which potentially have a faulty hydraulic valve were installed in the vehicles. The affected unitsmay activate a sporadic red-colored Check Control Message.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181220Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181219Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320320
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT AT HIGHER CABIN TEMPERATURE: Electric steering column adjustment fails when interior cabin temperatures rise above 122 degrees F (e.g., parked outdoors on hot day). Faulty self-diagnosis of the steering column control unit.
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