2023 BMW X3 sDrive30iBmw X3 Sdrive30i 2023

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 258532 [USA]: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 toyota gr supra, 3 series sedan (330i xdrive, m340i xdrive, m3), 5 series sedan (530i, 530i xdrive, m5), 4 series gran coupe (430i, 430i xdrive), 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive), 4 series convertible (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive), 8 series coupe (840i, m850i xdrive, m8), 8 series convertible (840i, m850i xdrive, m8), 8 series gran coupe (850i xdrive, m8), x3 sav (x3 xdrive30i, x3m), x4 sav (x4 xdrive30i), x5 sav (x5 xdrive40i, x5 m50i, x5m), x6 sav (x6 xdrive40i, x6 m50i, x6m), and z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
    dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 26, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B410722 - STRUCTURE: While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the b-pillar(s) is heard.
  • B310122 - SUSPENSION: During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router cv boots.
  • B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
  • B310124 - SUSPENSION: With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video v31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the veh
  • B160123 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (evap) system(nvld natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the dme: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and
  • B521823 - SEATS: A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the driver??A?A?S and/or the passenger??A?A?S front seat.
  • B540421 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
  • B240423 - POWER TRAIN: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective september 28, 2023) on certain model year 2023 bmwvehicles that were produced between january 23, 2023, and june 15, 2023.
  • MCAS4023 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Bmw ag has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
  • B610220 - STRUCTURE: ?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.
  • B540123 - STRUCTURE: ?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.
  • B410722 - STRUCTURE: While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the b-pillar(s) is heard.
  • B310223 - STEERING: ?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.
  • B120423 - EQUIPMENT: ?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground.
  • B650122 - LANE DEPARTURE: A check control message (ccm) for the restraint system (air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently.
  • B630821 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Headlight check control (cc) message 128 "high beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419a - left high-beam headlight: short circuit and/or 8041a5 - light outputs: number of permi
  • B160123 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (evap) system (nvld natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the dme: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and s
  • B120323 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop effective june 6, 2023 on certain model year 2023 - 2024 bmw vehicles that were produced between october 26, 2022 and may 8, 2023.
  • B090221 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: With the introduction of the bmw remote software upgrade, all service pack 18 vehicles and partial service pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
  • B651921 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw 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.
  • B651523 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
  • B610123 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
  • B514616 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE: Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
  • B511722 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES: Due to the semiconductor supply, the local interconnect network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. That one provides an imprecise voltage measurement, which the main controller interprets as a fault
  • B510823 - VISIBILITY: Upon opening or closing (i.E., folding in or out) the exterior mirror assembly, a creaking sound is heard from either the driver and/or passenger side.
  • B340223 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Brake squeak may occur with cold brakes and driving slowly or reversing
  • SIB260422 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine variants updated.
  • SIB660823 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR: Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (kafas system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: kafas camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the
  • SIB511722 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: Due to the semiconductor supply, the local interconnect network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller.
  • SIB310223 - STEERING: Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.
  • SIB120123 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: In hot ambient conditions, if the engine was running for a prolonged time while the vehicle is stationary, a jolt may be experienced while lightly accelerating.
  • B841422 - LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE: Customer is shown an incorrect gps location in the vehicle (i.E., nav map, coordinates).
  • B840822 - EQUIPMENT: The 3g network in the us has been shut down. This means that only the 4g network will be available. In the 4g network, voice calls will be transferred via the voice over lte (volte) function. For this purpose, the sim card must perform an i
  • B651623 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (pdc, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
  • B630418 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: One or more of the led daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
  • B620223 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: In sport mode, a black square appears in the rpm gauge (tachometer) section of the instrument cluster display.
  • B610923 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The gear selector switch (gws) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadvertent gearshifts are integrated in the control electronics.
  • B610123 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
  • B410722 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a cracking sound from the top of the b-pillar(s) is heard.
  • B260422 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 f (0 c) or lower.
  • B260422 - POWER TRAIN: There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 f (0 c) or lower. The noise goes away as the vehicle/driveline reaches operating te

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