BMW X6 Service Bulletins
429 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186221Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611120
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWHEN LOCKING VEHICLE, DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock The alarm system is not activated The side mirrors (when the function is activated) do not fold in.
Associated Products (14)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: 10186219Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B521019
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTHIGH SUPPORT UPHOLSTERY DETACHES FROM SEAT: The seat leather upholstery detaches from the front of the thigh support (aka knee bolster) of either front seat.
Associated Products (3)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 - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186214Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121320
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREPLACE ALL THE IGNITION COILS: The ignition coils may not have been produced to specifications which could lead to irregular running of the engine. A manufacturing defect affecting the ignition coil insulation.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186211Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090120
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS NOT OFFERED FOR INSTALLATION: The customer complaints that the BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is not possible in their vehicle, though the Remote Software Upgrade menu is available in the vehicle and a download was performed by the vehicle or the BMW Connected App.
Associated Products (18)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: 10184592Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661520
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL - UNEXPECTED DECELERATION: Vehicle slows down (decelerates) unexpectedly while Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go (ACC) function is activated.
Associated Products (16)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: 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: 10184582Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611120
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWHEN LOCKING VEHICLE, DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock. The alarm system is not activated. The side mirrors (when the function is activated) do not fold in.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184577Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512720
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFUEL FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN: The fuel filler door (aka flap) will not open. In rare cases, if the vehicle is locked using the remote control key and the fuel filler door is pushed closed simultaneously, the fuel door can enter a locked state that cannot be unlocked.
Associated Products (17)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 - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182919Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612220
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWIPERS ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN A DRIVE-THROUGH CAR WASH: When the vehicle is in a drive-through car wash with the automatic wiper mode selected, the wipers may activate. The wipers' sweep movement can potentially damage the wiper blades.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182917Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610120
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained. A design change was intended to reduce short circuits and blown fuses. When the plug adapter is inserted, the center contact pin may not make proper contact with the center pin of the power socket plug.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182915Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520720
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT HEATING NOT ACTIVATED WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED USING REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM: When preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (Remote Engine Start), the seat heating on the driver's side is not activated.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182907Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182620Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612220
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWIPERS ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN A DRIVE-THROUGH CAR WASH: When the vehicle is in a drive-through car wash with the automatic wiper mode selected, the wipers may activate. The wipers' sweep movement can potentially damage the wiper blades.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610120
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained. A design change was intended to reduce short circuits and blown fuses. When the plug adapter is inserted, the center contact pin may not make proper contact with the center pin of the power socket plug.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents