BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2020)
286 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (271)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 10) replaces SI B72 04 17 dated September 2019. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light should now function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated.
Associated Products (56)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: 10174316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660817
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 6) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated January 2020. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can be activated by either: 1. Selecting reverse with the shift selector 2. Camera activation via the button on the center console Camera function returns after a terminal change.
Associated Products (52)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: 10174027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B63 04 18 dated January 2019. 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 (53)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174025Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620719
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIGITAL SPEEDOMETER MISSING FROM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER MISSING FROM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B62 07 19 dated June 2019. The digital speed display in the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) is missing or is only displayed in Kilometers per hour after ISTA programming. There are no iDrive settings for a customer to turn this on/off. Before software update. After software update and coding conversion. Software in the Instrument Cluster basic (Kombi).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (137)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610220
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryKNOCKING NOISE FROM WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR: When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area (A pillar). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat even surface; the noise is no longer present. CAUSE Washer fluid reservoir movement caused by mounting bracket clearance.
Associated Products (5)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: 10174013Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; BACK OVER PREVENTION; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510920
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryG01 WIND NOISE DIAGNOSIS: Customer complaint of hissing or wind noise present in the interior of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph. CAUSE The following areas and defects may cause this complaint: 1. A pillar gutter trim not correctly installed. 2. Door seal not correctly installed or a gap exists between the seal and the body. 3. Side view mirror cover deformity. 4. Improper door adjustment. 5. Side view mirror assembly to door alignment and triangle seal deformity.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174011Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510720
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUNINTENDED HATCH ACTIVATION AFTER CONVERSION: The hatch may unintentionally open.
Associated Products (5)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: 10174005Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated September 2019. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (114)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174004Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120720
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME): BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 5 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW vehicles that were produced starting on February 14 2018. Vehicles that are currently being produced will be added to this campaign daily until March 22 2020. Vehicles produced on March 23 2020 and onward will not be affected. An error in the digital motor electronics (DME) onboard diagnostic (OBD) software data status.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174002Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120120
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE: FAULTS FOR TURBOCHARGER ELECTRIC WASTEGATE STORED IN THE DME: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B12 01 20 dated January 2020. The engine malfunction warning (MIL) is illuminated and one of the following fault codes is stored in the DME.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172497Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (138)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 01 20 dated February 2020. On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing. The engine oil filter is broken. The paper is torn and the lower plastic section is stuck in the engine oil filter housing (1).
Associated Products (131)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).
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