BMW X3 Service Bulletins
382 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661820
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186230Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652020
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:BULBS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. The connection between the LED module and light tube inside the headlight is damaged.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186225Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620818
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left. The fault is resolved once the vehicle goes into sleep mode. The fault can reoccur at any point.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186224Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620320
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT MEMORY CDC152: The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operating failures; only the MIL is illuminated.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186222Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612520
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE CONTROL KEY OR BMW DISPLAY KEY BUTTONS NOT WORKING: The buttons on the remote-control key or BMW display key are not working, not allowing to unlock the vehicle and the tailgate or trunk compartment. Also, the buttons on a spare key do not work either.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186220Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540320
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUNROOF NOT INITIALIZED: The sunroof will not operate and has the following fault codes stored: 030215 - SHD: invalid characteristic curve, no standardization exists and 030220 - SHD: System not standardized and 030295 - invalid characteristic curve, no standardization exists and 0302A0 - Service history: System not standardized. During operation, the sunroof may have lost initialization due to extended activation of the switch.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186216Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160420
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?TANK VENTILATION DIAGNOSIS: There is software error in the diagnosis of the fuel tank ventilation valve. This error may result in the Service Engine Soon (MIL) light not being activated if a fault is found in the tank vent system after a second fault detection. This error will also disable diagnosis of the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor (if a fault is detected in the tank vent system).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184595Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662919
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTOP VIEW CAMERA: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side, passenger side or both.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184594Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661720
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySURROUND VIEW - PARKING VIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY: After programming and shifting into reverse, there may be various sporadic concerns regarding the rearview camera and the surround view (top view) camera images in the CID (Central Information Display).
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184588Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650919
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT RESETS WITH FAULT CODE B7F8F9 RESET WATCHDOG: Customer states the following about their vehicle: Active radio or music source is interrupted. The navigation is no longer available. A black screen is shown in the Control Display.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184585Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612420
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CONDITION VERIFICATION (20V-601): After additional in-depth research and analysis of the corresponding data for these vehicles, we can safely conclude that the issue identified in Recall Campaign 20V-601 has been satisfied and no further repair is required.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184584Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLow Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184574Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160420
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTANK VENTILATION DIAGNOSIS: There is software error in the diagnosis of the fuel tank ventilation valve. This error may result in the Service Engine Soon (MIL) light not being activated if a fault is found in the tank vent system after a second fault detection.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110420
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTING ROD BEARING: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective November 20, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020-2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 15, 2019 and October 23, 2020.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182910Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: 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). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap actuator or flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01, G02 only).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182908Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320520
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCREASED STEERING EFFORT WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM): During multiple vehicle steering maneuvering or extended time at steering end stops (i.e. "full lock"), the check control message (CCM) "Increased steering effort, drive moderately" (CCM ID 997) may appear.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182898Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011219
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: 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). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap actuator or flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01, G02 only).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182609Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320520
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCREASED STEERING EFFORT WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM): During multiple vehicle steering maneuvering or extended time at steering end stops (i.e. "full lock"), the check control message (CCM) "Increased steering effort, drive moderately" (CCM ID 997) may appear.
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