BMW X5 Service Bulletins
514 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 9, 2026•Document ID: 11037513Service CampaignSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611426
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAlthough the rear bumper is not equipped with a rear fog light, the Park Distance Control (PDC) wiringharness includes an unused fog light connector located in an area exposed to moisture. During production, the connector was wrapped in black electrical tape, which does not provide sufficientprotection against moisture and may allow water to enter the wiring harness.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 9, 2026•Document ID: 11037505Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121126
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPotential customer complaints with no fault codes stored / No MIL displayed. 1. “Rough idle after idling for a longer period of time” 2. “Vehicle feels like it is misfiring at idle” The automatic Start/Stop function is deactivated. The vehicle is stopped and the engine runs at idle speed. After prolonged idle operation (approximately 30 to 50 seconds), a slight jolt or slight change in idlespeed may be noticeable. There are no relevant errors in the DME fault code memory. No mixture control error, no misfiring, no error relating to a relevant component of the drive system. Motor vehicles affected: 1. Only MHEVs (mild hybrid electric vehicle) with crankshaft-driven starter generator. 2. Only vehicles with optional equipment 01CE = recuperation system 3. Affected I-levels: I-level 24-07-500 or higher
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - September 8, 2026•Document ID: 11037532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630526
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, customer may reportsome of the interior ambient lighting strips(arrows) may begin to fail sporadically after adeep sleep cycle. This concern is temporary and the interiorambient lighting will be restored on its ownafter the vehicle is locked/unlocked or colorselection setting is changed.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 26, 2026•Document ID: 11036377EmissionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110723
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 22, 2026•Document ID: 11036436OtherENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B064426
- Date Added:
- August 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAir Flap Return
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 22, 2026•Document ID: 11036435OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B064326
- Date Added:
- August 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFastening Elements Return
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036381Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630526
- Date Added:
- August 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, some of the interiorambient lighting strips (arrows) may begin tofail sporadically after a deep sleep cycle.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036380Service CampaignELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340124
- Date Added:
- August 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter replacement of the Integrated Braking system (IB)/Power Brake the total distance covered might belower than when handed over to the workshop for the repair.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 14, 2026•Document ID: 11036551Service CampaignENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130126
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelivery Stop - Exhaust System Gasket
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 14, 2026•Document ID: 11036378Service CampaignENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B180126
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAn exhaust gas sealing ring between thelower catalytic converter and upper catalyticconverter may be missing (1).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 12, 2026•Document ID: 11036376Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110326
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster Tool P/N 81 29 2 208 034 and the S68T / XB1T Kit P/N 83 30 5 BAD 3D5. Refer to SI B04 12 11 for existing documentation about the carbon blaster tool and SI B04 02 26 for the S68T /XB1T tool kit.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 6, 2026•Document ID: 11036432OtherENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B064126
- Date Added:
- August 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFan Return
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 3, 2026•Document ID: 11035491OtherPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B063826
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryShaft Return
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035404Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652026
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display (MFD) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central information display turns black (black screen) The image is OK again The complete flickering episode with all the above-mentioned three phases only lasts about half a second intotal each time.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035500Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110426
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 16, 2026•Document ID: 11035392Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110326
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster Tool
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035397Service CampaignENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130126
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryExhaust System Gasket
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 10, 2026•Document ID: 11035400Service CampaignSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510726
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device (circled) may have been usedfor the mounting bolts of the door latch locks.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 10, 2026•Document ID: 11035396EmissionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - June 29, 2026•Document ID: 11035497Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010324
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
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