BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2018)
389 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10168011Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661719
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC): UNDESIRED BRAKING. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 17 19 dated August 2019. What's New: Procedure - changed ISTA version. The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This applies only to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10168006Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611719
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH (GWS). The functional lighting and/or locator lighting on the shifter selector lever (aka gear selector switch GWS) may flicker over time, or intermittently not illuminate. The GWS may not have been produced to specifications.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166390Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651419
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file (BTLD) of the head unit.
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166388Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611519
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryJUNCTION BOX REAR FAULT STORED IN BODY DOMAIN CONTROLLER: Fault code 804075 "JBR_LIN: relay 30F1-status contradiction" is stored in the Body Domain Controller (BDC). The fault entry has no effect is not noticeable in the customer perception nor in function impairments. Software error in the Junction Box Rear (JBR_LIN).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166385Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611219
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: REPLACE THE GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH: The functional lighting and/or locator lighting on the Shifter selector lever (GWS) may flicker over time or intermittently not illuminate. The GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH may not have been produced to specifications.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166383Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B541119
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUNROOF WATER LEAK DIAGNOSIS: This bulletin outlines multiple known areas of possible water entry for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting water leak complaints from the roof area.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166373Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166371Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662319
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. The Driver Assistance System limited warning message is displayed.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: This correction is to be used for all situations where the following fault codes are stored: 138402 279B00 138220 13820D 13820E.
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: 10165284Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B51 21 19 dated August 2019. 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).
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165279Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated May 2018. Correction software level updated Procedure text changes made due to an ISTA/D test plan name change Adjusted text in the Warranty section for use with AIR and the ISTA/D test plan name change. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (64)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165268Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661719
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC): UNDESIRED BRAKING. The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This applies only to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive. Software of the ultrasonic sensors and PDC control unit.
Associated Products (3)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 - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611219
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165245Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661719
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC): UNDESIRED BRAKING. The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This applies only to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive. Software of the ultrasonic sensors and PDC control unit.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163057Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661919
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE. Vehicle cannot be opened/locked or started via Comfort Access. Electrostatic charge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163056Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651419
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
Associated Products (98)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163051Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620719
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIGITAL SPEEDOMETER MISSING FROM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING. The digital speed display from the left side of the gauges is missing in the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) after ISTA 4.14.1x programming.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163037Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320619
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents