BMW X6 Service Bulletins
1,072 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174318Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B663119
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREARVIEW CAMERA: SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated February 2020. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID). If the ignition is cycled off and back on the function is restored. Software error between the head unit and the rear-view camera.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174317Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661919
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. 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. The Display Key Digital Key and the Digital Key Card are not affected. Electrostatic discharge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep. Various situations can lead to an electrostatic charge which is often not recognized by the customer. For example walking over carpet wearing shoes that have a hard rubber sole positive and negative charges are exchanged. The sole accumulates a negative charge and an electrostatic charge develops before touching the remote control key.
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174315Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660320
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: DRIVING ASSISTANCE SUPPORT REDUCED CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISP: Driving Assistance support reduced Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed sporadically. All or some of the system functions maybe inoperative.
Associated Products (36)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: 10174031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650820
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID (Central Information Display) is very long. This can occur when browsing/scrolling through lists in the audio menu switching radio stations or albums. Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630320
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadlight Malfunction Check Control Message: Intermittently a check control message may be present stating "Adaptive headlight failure" (CC message 127) or "Headlight range control failure" (CC message 100). In conjunction one of the following faults codes MUST be stored for this bulletin to apply: 805A0D control unit: Headlight range control stepper motor driver failure (left frontal light module) 805A0E control unit: Adaptive Headlights stepper motor driver failure (left frontal light module) 805B8D control unit: Headlight range control stepper motor driver failure (left frontal light module) 805A0E control unit: Adaptive Headlights stepper motor driver failure (right frontal light module) This only affects vehicles with a current I-level below S18A-20-03-524. Software error in the FLM02 (Frontal light electronics module-Right or left).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); STEERING; SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610920
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: Engine can no longer be switched off Drive position (D) cannot be engaged on the gear selector switch (GWS) Reduction of steering assist After an engine emergency shut-off (either a prolonged long press; or 3 consecutive short presses of the Start/Stop button) and the vehicle going to sleep (identifiable by the lighting of the "Start/Stop button") everything resumes normal functionality and the CCM messages no longer appear.
Associated Products (30)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 - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174006Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170220
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOOLANT LEAKING FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM (B58C ENGINE): This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B17 02 20 dated March 2020. Premature breakdown of the coolant with gassing in the low temperature cooling system.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120320
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: INSPECT AND SECURE THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS: An improperly routed engine wiring harness may become damaged if it contacts the air conditioning (AC) compressor pulley.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B663119
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREARVIEW CAMERA. SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated October 2019. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID). If the ignition is cycled off and back on the function is restored. Software error between the head unit and the rear-view camera.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172495Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610120
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is not able to power accessories using the 12 volt power socket. Design change to reduce short circuits and blown fuses.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172493Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510520
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFUEL FILLER DOOR STICKING: The fuel filler door may be sticking requiring multiple attempts to open. The fuel filler door material can swell in wet conditions causing the filler door to stick.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172492Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170120
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: ADD SILICONE BOOSTER TO LOW TEMP COOLING SYSTEM: The coolant in the low temperature cooling system may not have sufficient coolant corrosion protection.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172479Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010518
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on.
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172478Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010220
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES: Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with the following fault codes stored in the DME: Misfires While there are various possible causes a possible cause might be that one or more fuel injectors are leaking/defective.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171503Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840220
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840120
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive app Remote services Remote 3D View Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) Weather News Software error in Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171486Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170120
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: ADD SILICONE BOOSTER TO LOW TEMP COOLING SYSTEM: The coolant in the low temperature cooling system may not have sufficient coolant corrosion protection. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked either in AIR the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with ISPA NEXT.
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