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B512119 BMW X3 2021 ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with faults stored related
B512119 BMW X3 2021 ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with faults stored related
B620719 BMW X3 2020 DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER MISSING FROM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER MISSING FROM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING: T
B510920 BMW X3 2020 G01 WIND NOISE DIAGNOSIS: Customer complaint of hissing or wind noise present in the interior of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph. CAUSE The followi
B541219 BMW X3 2017 RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: There is a rattle noise present from the area of the sunroof most commonly when driving over rough road surfaces.<br /
B130219 BMW X3 2019 SERVICE ACTION: CHECK THE TANK VENT VALVE LINE. In certain conditions the engine wiring harness may come in contact with the tank vent value line. Due
340212 BMW X3 2013 "Service Action: Programming Update for Condition Based Service (CBS) Data. Due to a software error, the remaining distance to a brake service may be
B130219 BMW X3 2019 SERVICE ACTION: CHECK THE TANK VENT VALVE LINE. In certain conditions the engine wiring harness may come in contact with the tank vent value line. Due
B340219 BMW X3 2019 SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) HYDRAULIC UNIT. Abnormal noise from the DSC hydraulic unit during a DSC regulation. Noise will
341013 BMW X3 2015 "Wheel Speed Sensor Failure. The Check Control Message displays: ""Driving stabilization, continue driving at a moderate speed. Avoid abrupt braking a
610613 BMW X3 2014 "?Rear Washer Pump Continues to Operate with Key Off. The rear washer pump continues to run after the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the key off.
630313 BMW X3 2013 Stress Cracks in Headlight Lens Cover. CAUSE Premature failure in the front headlight lens cover material, caused by damaged hood bump stops or old de
B110616 BMW X3 2009 N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints. The customer may complain about one of th
513812 BMW X3 2013 Wind Noise: Helpful Diagnostic Hints. Wind noise may be heard from doors, windows, and mirrors, as well as all A, B and C-pillar support trim and the
320612 BMW X3 2013 Vehicle Drifts to the Right when Traveling Straight Ahead. The customer complains the vehicle drifts to the right when traveling straight ahead, on an
660113 BMW X3 2014 PDC: Complete Failure of Front and/or Rear Sensors. When reverse gear is selected or the PDC button is pressed, neither the front and/or rear PDC sens
B520618 BMW X3 2019 ?COLD DRAFT AROUND ISOFIX ANCHOR BRACKET TRIMS. At low ambient temperatures (below freezing), when the heating and air conditioning system is set to r
640213 BMW X3 2014 Water Leaks from Center Console. Water leaks from the console into the left and right footwell. CAUSE Condensation is leaking from the HVAC housing wa
630313 BMW X3 2013 Stress Cracks in Headlight Lens Cover. CAUSE Premature failure in the front headlight lens cover material, caused by damaged hood bump stops or old de
611312 BMW X3 2013 ?100A Fuse in Rear Power Distribution Box Failed, Causing Electrical System Failure. Various functions of the electrical system fail. In rare cases, t
610613 BMW X3 2014 "Rear Washer Pump Continues to Operate with Key Off. The rear washer pump continues to run after the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the key off. I
510713 BMW X3 2013 Water Leaks into Cargo Area. Water leaks into the cargo area and corrodes/damages electrical components. Note: In most cases, the customer is not awar
B012018 BMW X3 2019 SERVICE ACTION: G01 (X3) REPLACE WARRANTY/MAINTENANCE INFORMATION BOOKLETS. Due to a pick error.<br />
110907 BMW X3 2009 Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (HVA) may occur d
B640518 BMW X3 2019 EXCESS NOISE WHEN DEFROST BLOWER IS AT MAX. Loud, rushing, wind noise is heard from ventilation outlets when defroster blower is set at maximum speed.
B540718 BMW X3 2019 PANORAMIC SUNROOF DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. The panoramic sunroof will not open or close. There are no faults stored for the panoramic sunroof. A softwa
B160615 BMW X3 2016 Deformation of the Fuel Tank. The vehicle loses power while driving. There may also be a complaint of difficulty refilling the tank. CAUSE There is in
B656906 BMW X3 2007 "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 69 06 dated June 2008. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminat
B660116 BMW X3 2015 SUBJECT TRSVC Control Unit Cannot Be Programmed. During ISTA/P session, ISTA/P requests that the TRSVC (Top Rear Side View Camera) control unit be rep
B110616 BMW X3 2009 N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and atta
011014 BMW X3 2009 Engine Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC ("B
513111 BMW X3 2012 Wind Whistle Noise from the Exterior Rearview Mirror. A whistling wind noise can be heard from either the left or right exterior rearview mirror, espe
B111316 BMW X3 2017 Delivery Stop to replace cylinder head F25 (X3).<br />
511713 BMW X3 2014 Bolt for Tailgate Strut Holder Corroded. The customer may notice traces of corrosion on the bolt securing the tailgate strut. CAUSE Corrosion protecti
120913 BMW X3 2008 State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a
B111615 BMW X3 2015 February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 16 15 dated September 2015 SUBJECT N20 and N26 engine: Smok
B340219 BMW X3 2019 DELIVERY STOP REPLACE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) HYDRAULIC UNIT.<br />
B630718 BMW X3 2019 TAILGATE LIGHT CRACKED. Cracks may be present in the rear lights mounted to the tailgate. Stress caused by an additional mounting bracket.<br />
651413 BMW X3 2014 SPORT Mode Is Incorrectly Deactivated or Added After Programming. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.47.0 or higher: * Vehicles with the Dyna
B611416 BMW X3 2016 WASHER FLUID LEAKS FROM THE HEADLIGHT WASHER JETS. Washer fluid leaks from the headlight cleaning washer jets. Calcification buildup causes washer flu
B661218 BMW X3 2018
B631214 BMW X3 2016 Check Control Message with Rear Light Failure. Intermittently, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed for one or more rear light failures: ? Rear
B620615 BMW X3 2013 "Active Cruise Control will not engage. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F25 (X3) produced from December 9, 2010 to July 31, 2012. Vehic
B611814 BMW X3 2017 Various Electrical Faults Caused by Shorted K-CAN2 This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 18 14 dated July 2014. One or more of the follo
660314 BMW X3 2015 Steering Wheel Vibration Level Is Unacceptable. The vibration level produced by the steering wheel vibration actuator is too strong or too weak. This
B611416 BMW X3 2016 WASHER FLUID LEAKS FROM THE HEADLIGHT WASHER JETS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 14 16 dated August 2016.. Washer fluid leaks fro
B090315 BMW X3 2013 "Cruise Control does not Operate after Programming with ISTA/P 3.56.x. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 3.56.x (integration level F025-15-07-
631214 BMW X3 2015 Check Control Message with Rear Light Failure. Intermittently, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed for one or more rear light failures: z Rear
B650118 BMW X3 2018 SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR: The active hood for pedestrian protection may not be activated in a collision.<br />
B320717 BMW X3 2018 ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAULT CODE 0X4822A6, VOLTAGE SUPPLY: During the vehicle test, fault code 0x4822A6 (voltage supply - global under-volta
611814 BMW X3 2015 Various Electrical Faults Caused by Shorted K-CAN2. One or more of the following situations can occur when the K-CAN2 wiring in the vehicles is shorte
B840311 BMW X3 2016 "?Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation via DCSnet for BMW Assist What's New: ? Model: All models added along with 6AC option code ? Si
B510918 BMW X3 2018 G01 RUBBING/SCRAPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL: When turning the steering wheel, a rubbing or scraping noise may be heard.<br />
B012018 BMW X3 2018 2018 MODEL YEAR G01 (X3) VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH 2019 MODEL YEAR WARRANTY/MAINTENANCE INFORMATION BOOKLETS IN ERROR: Approximately 1,911 2018 model
B130118 BMW X3 2018 SERVICE ACTION: CHECK ROUTING OF FUEL LINE: The fuel feed line is not correctly routed behind the tank ventilation line and may conflict with componen
B540318 BMW X3 2018 PANORAMIC SUNROOF DOES NOT FUNCTION OR CAUSES NOISE DURING OPERATION: The panoramic sunroof may not be functioning, or may be causing noises during op
B310417 BMW X3 2017 SERVICE ACTION: CHECK, AND IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT HALF SHAFT: An oil leak may develop at the right front axle output shaft where the sha
B540617 BMW X3 2017 WATER LEAK NEAR ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD): Dampness is noticed on the roof liner near the Roof Function Center and/or the hands free microphone.<br /
B513517 BMW X3 2017 TAILGATE CLOSING AUDIBLE WARNING IS DISTORTED: Audible warning, that tailgate is being closed, is inconsistent or distorted.<br />
B661218 BMW X3 2018 DELIVERY STOP: ACTIVE GUARD SYSTEM: A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective April 12, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW X3 SAV vehicles<br />
B310218 BMW X3 2018 RATTLING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE: Rattling noises from the front axle near the steering gear when driven over uneven/rough road surfaces<br />
B510318 BMW X3 2018 RATTLE NOISE FROM B PILLAR AREA WHILE DRIVING: A rattle noise can be heard in the lower B pillar area on either side while driving, mostly at highway
B510118 BMW X3 2018 TRANSPORTATION FILM ADHESIVE REMAINS ON THE REAR SPOILER REINFORCEMENT AFTER REMOVAL<br />
B110115 BMW X3 2013 Engine Oil Quick Reference Chart and Drain Plug Torque: The current version of ISTA/D has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all ve
B710118 BMW X3 2018 SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE OWNERS MANUAL<br />
SIB-27-01-07 BMW X3 2011 BMW: A FAULT FOR OIL WEAR IS STORED IN THE MEMORY, BUT IT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE THE WARNING LAMP. *RM<br />
SIB-65-24-03 BMW X3 2011 BMW: OPERATING DESCRIPTION OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LIGHT. *RM<br />
SIB-17-03-10 BMW X3 2011 BMW: THERE IS AN INTERNAL DEFECT WITH THE ELECTRIC FAN AND IT MAY NOT RUN IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. *RM UPDATED 5/16/11. *PE<br />
SIB-24-03-13 BMW X3 2013 BMW: SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAY IN RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION, AFTER SLOWING DOWN, DUE TO AN UNFAVORABLE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION. MODELS
SIB-12-12-13 BMW X3 2013 BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ALTERNATOR WOULD MALFUNCTION, DUE TO SPORADICALLY CHARGING OR NOT CHARGE AT ALL, INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN ENGINE'S AT OPERAT
SIB-51-08-12 BMW X3 2012 BMW: SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR. *KB<br />
SIB-61-03-12 BMW X3 2011 BMW: WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES AND FAILS TO TURN OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *PE<br />
SIB-24-02-11 BMW X3 2011 BMW: A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ENTER SAFETY MODE WITH THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ON. THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. *RM<br />
SIB-24-01-11 BMW X3 2011 BMW: TRANSMISSION OIL IS LEAKING BECAUSE OF A SEALING COVER LOCATED ON TRANSMISSION. *RM<br />
SIB631214 BMW X3 2014 BMW F25(X3): INFORMATION REGARDING CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED FOR ONE OR MORE REAR LIGHT FAILURES. *LJ<br />
SI B61 18 14 BMW X3 2014 BMW MODL F25(X3): INFORMATION REGARDING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FAULTS CAUSED BY SHORTED K-CAN2. *LJ<br />
SI-B-63-06-08 BMW X3 2006 BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE<br />
SIB-22-01-10 BMW X3 2011 BMW: THERE CAN BE VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS. *RM<br />
SIB-24-02-10 BMW X3 2011 THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. ENGINE SPEED ONLY INCREASES WHILE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK. *RM
5420105 BMW X3 2004 PANORAMIC ROOF WON'T CLOSE FROM THE VENT POSITION. *EH<br />
SIB-11-14-14 BMW X3 2013 BMW: DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING OIL PASSAGE OF ENGINE, IT WILL KNOCK AND LOSE POWER, DURING CYLINDER HEAD MATING SURFACES AND CLEANING OF ENGINE BLOCK AF
SIB-01-13-14 BMW X3 2013 BMW: NEW SERVICE PROGRAM PROCEDURE IS NOW AVAILABLE REGARDING THE BRAKE FLUID, TIRE PRESSURES, LOCK/STRIKER ADJUSTMENTS FOR TRUNK OR TAILGATE, BATTER
SB-62-03-13 BMW X3 2013 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. BMW F25, AND F30 MODELS. *KB<br />
SIB-12-15-11 BMW X3 2011 BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM<br />
SI-B51-03-11 BMW X3 2011 BMW: ON SOME 2010 F25 VEHICLES THERE MAY BE A WATER LEAK IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO A FREEZING OF THE E-BOX WATER DRAIN. *RM<br />
840904 BMW X3 2004 TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT (TCU) MISSING FROM VEHICLE, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN SERVICE ACTION. INCLUDES BMW 3 SERIES 2004. *TT<br />
SIB-63-12-14 BMW X3 2015 BMW: DUE TO ONE OR MORE REAR LIGHT FAILURES, THE CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM), INTERMITTENTLY WILL BE DISPLAYING BRAKE LIGHT, REAR INDICATOR, AND/OR
SIB-63-02-01 BMW X3 2011 BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM<br />
SIB-61-13-05 BMW X3 2013 BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY D
SIB-66-01-13 BMW X3 2013 BMW: DUE TO WIRING HARNESS SHORT CIRCUIT, THE FRONT AND/OR REAR PDC SENSORS FAILS TO WORK WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED OR BUTTON (PDC) IS PRESSED.
SIB-12-16-11 BMW X3 2013 BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE ENGINE HAS REDUCED POWER WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB<br />
16 06 15 BMW X3 2015 DUE TO INSUFFICIENT VENTING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AND THERE MAY ALSO DIFFICULTY REFILLING THE TANK. *MA<br />
SIB-61-18-14 BMW X3 2015 BMW: IN SOME VEHICLES, WHEN THE K CAN2 WIRING IS SHORTED, NO COMMUNICATION WITH ANY CONTROL MODULES (BOX ELECTRONICS, TELEMATIC CONTROL MODULE,CAR AC
SIB-51-29-11 BMW X3 2011 BMW: DUE TO ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTIONS, ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HEATING CONDUCTORS AND FOIL CONNECTORS, THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MAY FAIL TO OPERATE
SIB-12-17-12 BMW X3 2013 BMW: WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR, DUE TO DELAY IN DOWNSHIFTING, THE ENGINE HAS A DELAY RESPONSE AFTER DECELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS AND THEN REACC
B61-13-12 BMW X3 2013 BMW:VARIOUS FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAIL. IN RARE CASES, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START. ONE OF THE 100-AMP FUSES IN THE REAR POWER DISTRIBUTION
SIB-11-08-03 BMW X3 2011 BMW: SIX DIFFERENT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE M54 ENGINE COULD HAVE VALVE COVERS BREAK IN COLD WEATHER AND RUIN THE ENGINE. THIS IS DUE TO MOISTURE ACC
SIB-24-01-10 BMW X3 2011 BMW: THE EMERGENCY PARK RELEASE CABLE HAS BEEN REMOVED IN THESE MODELS AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO DISENGAGE THE PARK LOCK. 2011 E70/E71. UPDATED ON

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