BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2020)
286 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212524Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640121
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right front area of the vehicle, at speeds above 40 mph. The noise is loudest when the sunroof is in the vent position.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 1, 2022•Document ID: 10208181Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620122
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTemporary black screen in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (62)Associated Documents - January 1, 2022•Document ID: 10208177Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B270122
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: REPLACE CONTROL UNIT TRANSFER CASE. Due to a production failure, the control unit was assembled with a capcitator instead of a resistor.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206693Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840917
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) The BMW display key or mobile phone becomes hot to the touch. 2) The device switches off due to over temperature (built-in device protection).
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206692Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsCOMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840621
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can cause disruption in BMW ConnectedDrive services in areas with insufficient network coverage.
Associated Products (95)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206691Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840421
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWi-Fi Hotspot is missing and inoperable.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206690Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- January 24, 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 (90)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206688Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652121
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
Associated Products (95)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206684Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B541119
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206683Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520221
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMilky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests and/or headrests.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121221
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging that takes place in that range may result in incorrect detection of a mixture that is too rich. As a result, an incorrect mixture adaptation value is stored.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205613Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121021
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205612Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090121
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.
Associated Products (90)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205600Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B001020
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW of North America (BMW NA) has made information available online to customers about software versions, including any changes to vehicle functionality that will result from each update.
Associated Products (93)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205096Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640321
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205095Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611621
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
Associated Products (95)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205093Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611421
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe BMW Gesture Control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205090Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540421
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis situation can result in 2 customer complaints: 1. Wind noise, and 2. Excess water entry.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205071Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651921
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The issue involves the Active Crash Safety Module (ACSM) sensor.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650919
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer 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, the system works again after a short interruption.
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