BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2021)
196 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230726Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B260422
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThere is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32F (0C) or lower.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230725Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240222
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
Associated Products (105)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10228440Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650122
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal 93094C - Knee airbag driver's side: Resistance too great 930952 - Knee airbag, front passenger: Resistance too great.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10228429Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410722
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a cracking sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10228426Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121021
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to an unfavorable operating point, primarily in the low-end torque range, an incorrect detection of amixture that is too rich could happen.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227928Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651622
- Date Added:
- December 19, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651922
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
Associated Products (124)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227572Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651622
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: Retrofit Satellite Radio. The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227571Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651222
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing is separating from the vehicle.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227566Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620322
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like ECO PRO mode).
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227558Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611222
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
Associated Products (125)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227551Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511722
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. That one provides an imprecise voltage measurement, which the main controller interprets as a fault. For the driving cycle, the customer may lose the display in either mirror and the Lane Change Warning function and, if installed, other functions such as- Side collision warning; Lane Change Assistant; Steering and Lane Control Assistant; Emergency Lane Assistant Hands Off 60 Assistant.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227547Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160322
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Check Engine Light is on (MIL). After checking faults and diagnosis there is raw fuel found in the charcoal canister and the NVLD pressure switch (in R/R wheel well). Possible faults stored in the DME: 190F08 - Fuel tank venting system: Malfunction 191C02 - Fuel tank venting system,2. discharge point: Malfunction The vent line inside the fuel tank is disconnected.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225127Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662719
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors does not illuminate to alert the driver when it should.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225126Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Associated Products (289)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225121Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640422
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAn interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in the center of the instrument panel.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225114Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540421
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224210Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB650922
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
Associated Products (166)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224186Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB011219
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryComponent-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. 1. Air flap control (link) active, upper (G12, G30 and G32) 2. Air flap control (drive), active, upper 3. Air flaps, upper (assembly) 4. Air flaps, lower (assembly) For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i (B460) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California (CA) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the standard emission-related coverage for the Radiator Front Grille Air Vent Flaps is15 years/150,000 miles. 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. 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 link (G12, G30, G32) Faulty upper air flap actuator (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty upper 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) Or: Upon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they will not move and there are no faults stored for the active air flaps (With no check control message or check engine light or displaying)
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224185Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB010921
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryComponent-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Leak Diagnosis Module with hose assembly (NVLD, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i Sedan and xDrive (B460) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California (CA) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the standard component-related coverage for the NVLD is 15 years/150,000 miles. 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. Over time, the Leak Diagnosis Module (NVLD) (with connected hose) component material may fail, this can create a fine leak to develop in the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP). Should this occur, corresponding fault codes will be stored in the DME memory and the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) will illuminate.
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