2020 BMW X3 xDrive30eBmw X3 Xdrive30e 2020

Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 239907 [USA]: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i xdrive, 2020-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, 2021 x3 xdrive30e, x4 xdrive30i, and x4m vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
    dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 22, 2023. 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.

  • Recall 214524 [USA]: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 m340i, m340i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, x3 m40i, 2020-2021 x4 m40i, 745le xdrive, 2019-2021 z4 m40i, and 2020-2021 toyota supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
    dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 17, 2021. 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.

  • Recall 212993 [USA]: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, m550i, x4m, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5m, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, alpina xb7, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, and 8 series coupe, convertible and grand coupe, 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le, 745le xdrive, x5 xdrive45e, x3 xdrive30e, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
    bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 143921 [USA]: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 x3 sdrive 30i, x3 xdrive 30i, x3m 40i, x3 xdrive 30e, x4 xdrive 30i, x4m 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 550e, 550e xdrive, and 550e iperformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
    bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began november 18, 2020. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 183117 [USA]: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 530e iperformance and x3 xdrive30e and mini cooper countryman all4 se, 2020 bmw i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le xdrive and x5 xdrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
    bmw will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk october 23, 2020. The recall began november 24, 2020. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 143943 [USA]: A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 330e and x5 xdrive45e, 2020-2021 x3 xdrive30e, and 2020 mini countryman se all4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
    bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. Bmw issued owners an interim notification on october 16, 2020. Although potentially affected bmw owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected bmw owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, bmw final owner notification letters will not be necessary. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 151427 [USA]: An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 x3 sdrive40i, x3 xdrive40i and x3m40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore, when the transmission is shifted to reverse, a rearview image is not displayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rearview mirrors."
    bmw will notify owners, and dealers will program the affected vehicles with rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began august 14, 2020. All vehicles have been remedied as of november 9, 2020. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 180064 [USA]: A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019 z4 sdrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xdrive, m340i and m340i xdrive, 2020 x3m and x4m, and toyota supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
    bmw and toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began august 14, 2020. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
    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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 157533 [USA]: If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 x3 xdrive30e, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, x4m, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, 840i gran coupe, 840i xdrive gran coupe, m850i xdrive gran coupe, m8 gran coupe, x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, and 840i xdrive convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
    bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 18, 2020. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 148434 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 x4 xdrive30i and x4 m40i, and 2018-2020 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, and x3m vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
    bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began may 15, 2020. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 180289 [USA]: A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 bmw x3 m40i and x4 m40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
    bmw has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began october 9, 2019. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 155644 [USA]: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 530e, 530e xdrive, x3 sdrive, x3 xdrive, x3 m40i, x3 m, and 2019-2020 x4 xdrive, x4 m40i, x4 m, x7 xdrive, x7 m50i, 740li, 740li xdrive, 750li, 750li xdrive, 8 series convertible and coupe 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, x5 sdrive, x5 xdrive, x5 m50i, x6 xdrive, x6 m50i, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, z4 sdrive, z4 m40i, 740le xdrive and 745le xdrive, 2018-2019 640i xdrive gran turismo and rolls-royce phantom, 2019 m850i xdrive gran coupe and rolls-royce cullinan and 2020 toyota supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors."
    bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began november 8, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
    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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 157511 [USA]: Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, and x3 m40i vehicles, x4 xdrive30i, and x4 m40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.
    bmw has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. 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.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall R/2020/346 [UK]: On affected vehicles seat belt mounting bolts may not be securely attached
    On affected vehicles seat belt mounting bolts may not be securely attached.
    check connections of both front seat belts and rework if necessary.

  • Recall R/2020/120 [UK]: The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short
    The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor integrated inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short.
    r; the front seat belt buckles will be checked and replaced if they are found to be faulty.

  • Recall R/2020/283 [UK]: Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit
    A possibility of impurities contained in the hv batteries may cause short circuit.
    testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the hv cells where necessary.

  • Recall R/2021/015 [UK]: The battery cables on the 48v starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production
    The battery cables on the 48v starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
    check the screw connection of the 48v positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

  • Recall 2021596 [Canada]: Electrical
    Issue: on certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phev), debris may have entered the high-voltage battery during production. As a result, the battery could short circuit. Note: this recall is for potentially affected vehicles that did not have battery cell module(s) replaced as a part of tc recall no. 2020-464. Under this new recall the battery cell module(s) must be replaced. Safety risk: a short circuit in the battery could create a fire risk. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and inform you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the battery cell module(s) of the high voltage battery. Bmw recommends that you should not charge your vehicle and that you should not drive the vehicle in manual mode, sport mode or use the shift paddles until the recall repairs have been completed. Bmw also recommends that you should drain the high-voltage battery via idrive, by setting/leaving the charging state at 30%, until the recall repairs have been completed.

  • Recall 2021479 [Canada]: Brakes
    Issue: on certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle. Safety risk: a sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increased stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the engine management software.

  • Recall 2021078 [Canada]: Visual system
    Issue: on certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety risk: a rearview camera image that does not display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software, if necessary.

  • Recall 2020464 [Canada]: Electrical
    Issue: on certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phev), debris may have entered the high-voltage battery during production. As a result, the battery could short circuit. Safety risk: a short circuit in the battery could create a fire risk. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and inform you to take your vehicle to a dealer to test the high-voltage battery. The cell module(s) will be replaced, if necessary. Bmw recommends that you should not charge your vehicle and that you should not drive the vehicle in manual mode, sport mode or use the shift paddles until the recall repairs have been completed. Bmw also recommends that you should drain the high-voltage battery via idrive, by setting/leaving the charging state at 30%, until the recall repairs have been completed.

  • Recall 2020462 [Canada]: Visual system
    Iissue: on certain vehicles, a small part of the rearview camera image could be blocked. Canadian regulations require the full rearview image to display while the transmission is in reverse gear. Safety risk: a rearview camera image that is not fully displayed could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, update the rearview camera software.

  • Recall 2020385 [Canada]: Powertrain
    Issue: on certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phev), weld beads may not have been removed from the high voltage battery during assembly. As a result, during the initial charge to full capacity, the weld beads could cause a short circuit between the battery cells. Safety risk: a short circuit could create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the high voltage battery. The battery modules will be replaced, if necessary. Note: only one of the affected vehicles was sold to a retail customer. Dealers will inspect and repair all other vehicles before they are sold.

  • Recall 2020116 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
    Issue: on certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckle sensors. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the seat belt pretensioner and airbag systems may not function properly. Safety risk: a seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective actions: bmw will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them, if necessary.

  • Recall 2019521 [Canada]: Steering
    Issue: on certain vehicles, the steering pinion gear was manufactured incorrectly. As a result, the gear could break and cause a loss of steering. Safety risk: a loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: bmw will replace the steering gear on all affected vehicles prior to sale.

  • Recall 2019480 [Canada]: Visual system
    Issue: on certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on. Safety risk: reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.

  • Recall 2019470 [Canada]: Steering
    Issue: on certain xdrive models, the front axle swivel bearing(s) (steering knuckles) may break due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect handling and cause reduced steering control. Safety risk: a sudden change in handling and reduced steering control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: none of the affected vehicles have been sold to retail customers. Bmw will instruct dealers to replace the front axle swivel bearing(s) before the vehicles are sold.

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.
  • B630418 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: One or more of the led daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
  • B640422 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the rec
  • B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B170122 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The check control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check control message (id 166): top up coolant.
  • B610524 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The central information display goes black intermittently due to resets of the head unit (hu-h3). Faultb7f8f9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?Hu-h: reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? Will be stored in the hu-h3.
  • 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
  • B541119 - STRUCTURE: This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the as
  • B360121 - STEERING: At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees f) and slow driving speeds (i.E. When parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic ackno
  • 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.
  • B650122 - AIR BAGS: 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. One of the following fault codes is stored in the acsm (air bag control unit): 93094
  • B540421 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
  • B513019 - STRUCTURE: A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb. Note: this servic
  • B652823 - EQUIPMENT: Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with bluetooth operation: bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (hu-h4) paired mobile devices cannot be deleted customer is unable to make phone calls
  • B660923 - STEERING: The customer states that one or more of the following situations may occur: 1. The availability of the steering and lane control assistant is deteriorating, and/or that the function allows thevehicle to move from side to side within the la
  • B610220 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: ?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 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: ?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 - STRUCTURE: ?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground.
  • B650122 - AIR BAGS: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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.
  • B640523 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Check engine light is illuminated, check control message indicates ""bring in for service"". The faults themselves and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) have no functional effect on the vehicle. There are multiple missing message fault c
  • 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Customer is shown an incorrect gps location in the vehicle (i.E., nav map, coordinates).
  • B840822 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - 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. The noise goes away as the vehicle/driveline reaches operating te
  • B841422 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Customer is shown an incorrect gps location in the vehicle (i.E., nav map, coordinates).
  • B652422 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT: Visible white spots on the edge of the central information display (cid) from being touched with a finger.
  • B630822 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR: Uneven ambient lighting emission (bright spots/dark spots) on the door trim panel.
  • 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 32f (0c) or lower.
  • B240222 - STRUCTURE: A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
  • B650122 - AIR BAGS: A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the acsm (air bag control unit): 930949 - knee airbag,
  • 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.
  • B121021 - POWER TRAIN: Due to an unfavorable operating point, primarily in the low-end torque range, an incorrect detection of amixture that is too rich could happen.
  • B651622 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: The sirius(r) satellite radio is inoperative.
  • B651922 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
  • B651622 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Service action: retrofit satellite radio. The sirius(r) satellite radio is inoperative.
  • B651222 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: The seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing is separating from the vehicle.
  • B620322 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: After programming, the customer may complain that the sport mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like eco pro mode).
  • B611222 - VISIBILITY: After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
  • B511722 - STEERING: 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
  • B160322 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: The check engine light is on (mil). After checking faults and diagnosis there is raw fuel found in the charcoal canister and the nvld pressure switch (in r/r wheel well). Possible faults stored in the dme: 190f08 - fuel tank venting system:
  • B662719 - LANE DEPARTURE: The lane change warning (lcw) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors does not illuminate to alert the driver when it should.
  • B662419 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
  • B640422 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in the center of the instrument panel.
  • B540421 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
  • SIB650922 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
  • SIB011219 - STRUCTURE: Component-specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's radiator grille upper and lower active air flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as
  • SIB010921 - EQUIPMENT: Component-specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's leak diagnosis module with hose assembly (nvld, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 mil
  • SIB840622 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 voice over lte (volte) function. For this purpose the sim card must perform an ims re
  • SIB510522 - SUSPENSION: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective march 28, 2022) on certain model year 2022 bmw vehicles that were produced between march 1, 2022 and march 8, 2022 because the torsion struts may not have been installed at the plant. Do not de
  • SIB662419 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: opening, closing and starting via the bmw digital key or the digi
  • SIB650122 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the acsm (air bag control unit): 930949 - knee airbag, d
  • SIB170122 - EQUIPMENT: The check control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when the engine is cold. Check control message (id 166): top up coolant.
  • SIB090121 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE: Bmw offers a new special ista installation made available for roadside assistance / mobile service technicians. The new ista version is also able to be used in case of a remote software upgrade (rsu) programming failure to get the customer
  • SIB660620 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR: The functionality of the right front srr sensor could be reduced which would display the "driving assistance" check control message.
  • SIB651312 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map north america next. The headunit high 2 (hu-h2), also called n
  • SIB640222 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after msa (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may oc
  • SIB610822 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: When using the key reader to retrieve information from the customer's key, no current vehicle data is available.
  • SIB610722 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Check control message (ccm) displays "vehicle key missing" after engine start.
  • SIB510722 - STRUCTURE: This bulletin outlines known areas of possible functional issues, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints pertaining to the doors, windows, and mi
  • SIB650122 - LANE DEPARTURE: A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently.
  • B520122 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: A groaning noise can be heard when accelerating and cornering from the area of the shoulder safety belt support(s). The complaint can occur in both the driver's seat and the front passenger seat.
  • B310122 - WHEELS: During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer cv boots.
  • B270122 - EQUIPMENT: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective january 11, 2022) on a small number of model year 2022 bmw vehicles that were produced between december 23, 2021 and january 4, 2022. Due to a production failure, the control unit was assembled w
  • B090321 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more remote software upgrade(rsu) campaigns. This sib gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
  • B620222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Sport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like in eco pro mode). Software in the instrument cluster (kombi).
  • B610722 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Check control message (ccm) displays "vehicle key missing" after engine start.
  • B610622 - VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS): No actuation of front and rear windscreen wipers is possible.
  • B610121 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: 48 v battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
  • B121021 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: The customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is displayed in the instrument cluster.
  • B650122 - AIR BAGS: A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently.
  • B640121 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: A whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right front area of the vehicle, at speeds above 40 mph. The noise is loudest when the sunroof is in the vent position.
  • B640121 - STRUCTURE: A whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right front area of the vehicle, at speeds above 40 mph. The noise is loudest when the sunroof is in the vent position.
  • B520221 - SEATS: Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests and/or headrests. Refer to attachment for details. This only affects vehicles with the merino leather.
  • B510522 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective march 28, 2022) on certain model year 2022 bmw vehicles that were produced between february 28, 2022 and march 8, 2022 because the torsion struts were not installed at the plant.
  • B270122 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective january 11, 2022) on a small number of model year 2022 bmw vehicles that were produced between december 23, 2021 and january 4, 2022. Do not deliver to a customer, a new, certified pre-owned o
  • B661519 - LANE DEPARTURE: The steering intervention for lane departure warning (ldw) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a
  • B620122 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Temporary black screen in the instrument cluster.
  • B270122 - ENGINE (PWS): Delivery stop: replace control unit transfer case. Due to a production failure, the control unit was assembled with a capcitator instead of a resistor.
  • B840917 - EQUIPMENT: While using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) the bmw display key or mobile phone becomes hot to the touch. 2) the device switches off due to over temperature (built-in device protection).
  • B840621 - COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS: The sim card installed in the telematics control unit (atm2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can cause disruption in bmw connecteddrive services in areas with ins
  • B840421 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Wi-fi hotspot is missing and inoperable.
  • B662419 - ENGINE (PWS): Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
  • B652121 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Siriusxm satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
  • B541119 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area.
  • B520221 - EQUIPMENT: Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests and/or headrests.
  • B121221 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: ???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging that takes place in that range may result in incorrect detection of a mixture that is too rich. As a result, an incorrect mixture adap
  • B121021 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is displayed in the instrument cluster.
  • B090121 - EQUIPMENT: Bmw offers a new special ista installation made available for roadside assistance / mobile service technicians.
  • B001020 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw of north america (bmw na) has made information available online to customers about software versions, including any changes to vehicle functionality that will result from each update.
  • B640321 - EQUIPMENT: After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
  • B611621 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: The "energy management" check control message (id code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
  • B611421 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR: The bmw gesture control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations.
  • B540421 - STRUCTURE:BODY: This situation can result in 2 customer complaints: 1. Wind noise, and 2. Excess water entry.
  • B651921 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 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.
  • B650919 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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, the system works again after a short interruption.
  • B651312 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): The headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map north america next. The headunit high 2 (hu-h2), also called n
  • B640721 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Only warm air comes out of the vents despite the air conditioning being switched on. The status indicator led on the air conditioning control panel (ihka) lights up green.
  • SIB310121 - EQUIPMENT: Due to a parts list error in production, the vehicle was not built according to specification.
  • B090321 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more remote software upgrade (rsu) campaigns. This sib gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
  • B090221 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: With the introduction of bmw remote software upgrade, all service pack 18 vehicles and partial service pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionalities or modifications in their features with a new software update.
  • B610721 - STEERING: Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
  • B341019 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Inform the customer during a consultation that the m compound (standard equipment) and m carbon ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the high
  • B120821 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When charging the vehicle with an occasional use charger (ouc) after previously using a wallbox charger,the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instrument cluster.
  • SIB 64 03 21 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less. This leads to perceived lower cooling power. The customer may also notice that external odors enter
  • SIB 62 03 21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: When the vehicle is operated in sport mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the bmw head-up display (hud).
  • SIB 61 09 21 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Check control message (ccm-id 49) "you can continue driving. Drivetrain". In addition, the following information is shown on the central information display (cid): "you can continue to drive. No roadside assistance necessary. To avoid subs
  • B662919 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: 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
  • B341019 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Inform the customer during a consultation that the m compound (standard equipment) and m carbon ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the hig
  • B840220 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Remote 3d view not available: remote 3d view cannot be launched in the bmw connecteddrive app.
  • B840120 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bmw connecteddrive services are not available: the bmw connecteddrive services are not available for an extended period.
  • B650721 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI: Hu-h3 mgu resets due to bluetooth connection with samsung android 11 : the head unit resets when using various apps (e.G., youtube, spotify, etc) on the connected mobile phone. This affects samsung mobile phones (e.G., galaxy s20 / s21) w
  • B651121 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Siriusxm satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
  • B640321 - STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD: After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less. This leads to perceived lower cooling power. The customer may also notice that external odors enter
  • B630418 - EQUIPMENT: One or more of the led daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
  • B620221 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: The total electrically driven miles are lost/reset after the vehicle is programmed. This does not affect the total vehicle odometer reading.
  • B612420 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Some of the vehicles listed above which were initially identified as requiring recall campaign 20v-601 - high voltage battery to be performed and completed are now no longer included in this recall.
  • B110120 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN: 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.
  • B110321 - ENGINE (PWS): B58 engine: engine oil filter removal procedure and tools . A. For the b58 engines, a bmw oil catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
  • B110321 - SEATS: B58 engine: engine oil filter removal procedure and tools . A. For the b58 engines, a bmw oil catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
  • B640121 - ENGINE (PWS): Whistling noise coming from fresh air inlet (engine compartment): a whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right front area of the vehicle, at speeds above 40 mph.
  • B630521 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Ambient light tube color differences: the intensity or light throughout the door panel lighting strips is not consistent. Some spots are brighter than others.
  • B510521 - EQUIPMENT: Glove box cover: it is possible that an out-of-specification glove compartment cover on the passenger side was installed.
  • B360121 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
  • B340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
  • B662919 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Top view camera image is misaligned: the top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the control information display (cid).
  • B640121 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Whistling noise coming from fresh air inlet (engine compartment): a whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right front area of the vehicle, at speeds above 40 mph.
  • B630318 - AIR BAGS: Led light carpet is dim or distorted: the light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. .
  • B620818 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instrument cluster display shakes-shifts to the left: the instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left.
  • B541119 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Sunroof water leak diagnosis: this bulletin outlines multiple known areas of possible water entry for the vehicles listed above.
  • B540320 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Sunroof not initialized: during operation, the sunroof may have lost initialization due to extended activation of the switch.
  • B310121 - EQUIPMENT: Front axle support wedge: due to a parts list error in production, the vehicle was not built according to specification.
  • B650121 - EQUIPMENT: Sporadic failure or cracking noise in bass speakers: no bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
  • B510521 - EQUIPMENT: Glove box cover: bmw ag has issued a delivery stop on a small number of model year 2021 bmw x3 sav and x4 sac vehicles that were produced on february 3, 2021.
  • B510421 - VISIBILITY: Door paint streaks: streaks are found running mostly vertically down along the door outer skin from the lower window trim. This can affect any of the 4 side doors.
  • B121318 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Combustion control valve lift at idle: the vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
  • B110420 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Connecting rod bearing: the engine must be replaced due to a crankcase manufacturing error. Do not deliver to a customer, a new, certified pre-owned or used vehicle subject to a delivery stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or se
  • B662119 - LANE DEPARTURE: Ldw (lane departure warning) steering wheel vibration not strong: lane departure warning (ldw) steering wheel vibration is perceived as being not strong enough, even with the strongest setting selected via the idrive menu. Software in the
  • B630720 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Frony door panel led failures: the led light on the front door is not working. Due to the orientation of the led module, moisture may enter the led module, causing corrosion.
  • B110420 - ENGINE (PWS): Connecting rod bearing: the engine must be replaced due to a crankcase manufacturing error.
  • B661820 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ?Gesture control unintended operation: the gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
  • B652020 - EQUIPMENT: ?Program head unit: satellite radio content is not available over ip, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
  • B661820 - EQUIPMENT: ?Gesture control unintended operation: the gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
  • B652020 - EQUIPMENT: ?Program head unit: satellite radio content is not available over ip, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
  • B630418 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: ?Daytime running light is dim or discolored: 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.
  • B620818 - EQUIPMENT: ?Instrument cluster display shakes-shifts to the left: the instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left. The fault is resolved once the vehicle goes into sleep mode. The fault can reoccur at any point.
  • B620320 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with fault memory cdc152: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operating failures; only the mil is illuminated.
  • B612520 - EQUIPMENT: Remote control key or bmw display key buttons not working: the buttons on the remote-control key or bmw display key are not working, not allowing to unlock the vehicle and the tailgate or trunk compartment. Also, the buttons on a spare key
  • B540320 - VISIBILITY: Sunroof 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 characteri
  • B160420 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ?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 s
  • B662919 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM: Top 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 no
  • B661720 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Surround 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
  • B650919 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Head 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.
  • B612420 - EQUIPMENT: High-voltage battery condition verification (20v-601): after additional in-depth research and analysis of the corresponding data for these vehicles, we can safely conclude that the issue identified in recall campaign 20v-601 has been satisf
  • B612315 - EQUIPMENT: Low 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.
  • B160420 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: 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 se
  • B110420 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Connecting rod bearing: bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective november 20, 2020) on a small number of model year 2020-2021 bmw vehicles that were produced between may 15, 2019 and october 23, 2020.
  • B512119 - EQUIPMENT: Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair: a check control message or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) may be illuminated, with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: faulty upper air
  • B320520 - STEERING: Increased steering effort with check control message (ccm): during multiple vehicle steering maneuvering or extended time at steering end stops (i.E. "full lock"), the check control message (ccm) "increased steering effort, drive moderately
  • B011219 - STRUCTURE: Front grille upper/lower active air flaps: ltd wty ext to 15 years/150,000 miles: component-specific limited warranty extension this component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage
  • B512119 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair: a check control message or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) may be illuminated, with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: faulty upper air
  • B320520 - EQUIPMENT: Increased steering effort with check control message (ccm): during multiple vehicle steering maneuvering or extended time at steering end stops (i.E. "full lock"), the check control message (ccm) "increased steering effort, drive moderately
  • B011219 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Front grille upper/lower active air flaps: ltd wty ext to 15 years/150,000 miles: component-specific limited warranty extension this component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage
  • B512119 - STRUCTURE: Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair: a check control message or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) may be illuminated.
  • B661919 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Comfort access and comfort go not possible: 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
  • B651520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Head unit resets when navigation is used in certain locations: the head unit resets sporadically causing the cid to turn black and then starts up again after a short time with the message "start navigation system". This only occurs during n
  • B620818 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instrument cluster display shakes-shifts to the left: the instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left. The fault is resolved once the vehicle goes into sleep mode.
  • B611720 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Delivery stop - high-voltage battery: please do not charge the vehicle high-voltage battery until further notice. There may be a potential issue in the welding process of the hv-modules.
  • B511818 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: Doors will not completely latch: one or more doors will not completely latch or will open to the first stage at times. The door lock strikers may be misadjusted.
  • B122219 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Eme ground connection monitoring faults: check control message (ccm id 794): "drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates. Increased ground cable contact resistance at electrical machine electronics (eme) due to corrosion/oxidation.
  • B090218 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: New ecu validation needed after replacing certain control modules: with introduction of the new headunit hu-h3 (mgu media graphics unit), there is a new protection mechanism against tampering. If one or more of the following components need
  • B651220 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Bmw connecteddrive apps are no longer available after programming: after programming vehicle with "20-03" software, bmw conneceddrive apps are no longer available in the head unit. Software in the head unit high (hu-h3).
  • B650709 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data: do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to creat
  • B620119 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Instrument cluster and onboard computer intermittently inoperative: the audio source, radio station, or music track cannot be changed using the mfl. Normal functionality may possibly return after a sleep cycle or a battery reset. This affec
  • B610419 - EQUIPMENT: Vehicle does not start battery totally discharged: the customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
  • B512119 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair: potential causes include: faulty upper air flap actuator (g01, g02, g12, g30, g32) faulty lower air flap assembly (g01, g02, g12, g30, g32) software error in the dme affecting the upper flap (g01,
  • B340517 - WHEELS: Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied: ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
  • B662919 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Top view camera: image is misaligned: 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
  • B610419 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vehicle does not start battery totally discharged: the customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
  • B512119 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair: a check control message or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) may be illuminated, with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s).
  • B661220 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Surround view vehicle image displayed is inaccurate: when surround view is activated the vehicle image displayed in the central information display (cid) contains inaccurate details.
  • B660920 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Surround view wrong vehicle displayed after programming: after programming the wrong vehicle model is displayed in the central information display (cid) when the surround view is activated.
  • B610520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ccm 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 resul
  • B541119 - EQUIPMENT: Sunroof water leak diagnosis: this bulletin outlines multiple known areas of possible water entry for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting water leak complaints from the roof area. This bull
  • B512119 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair: a check control message or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: faulty upper air f
  • B270220 - LANE DEPARTURE: Jerking or shuddering from the driveline (xdrive transfer case atx13-x): there is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: cornering or accelerating from low speeds driving with low to medium loads there are no warnin
  • B170320 - LANE DEPARTURE: Coolant line quick disconnects leak in low temperatures at or below -15?C (5?F): the coolant reservoir in the high or low temperature cooling system is low there may be a coolant leak under the vehicle there may be a check control message
  • B130420 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tank ventilation and mixture control faults stored in the dme: the engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the dme. All models: fc 191c02 - fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p
  • B110120 - ENGINE (PWS): B58c and b58m engines engine oil filter insert is difficult to remove - removal: 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 fil
  • B840220 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Remote 3d view not available: remote 3d view cannot be launched in the bmw connecteddrive app. Software error in the advanced telematics module 2 (atm2).
  • B840120 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw connecteddrive services are not available: the bmw connecteddrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: calls in the bmw assistance app (concierge service) vehicle data and status in the bmw connecteddrive
  • B660620 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service action - replace right front short range radar sensor (srr): the functionality of the right front srr sensor could be reduced which would display the driving assistance check control message.
  • B660520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service action - replace left front short range radar sensor (srr): the functionality of the left front srr sensor could be reduced which would display the driving assistance check control message.
  • B611420 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Deactivation of the interior movement detector/tilt alarm sensor is not possible: customer complains that the interior movement detector and the tilt alarm sensor system cannot be deactivated by pressing the lock button on the remote contro
  • B130320 - ENGINE (PWS): Delivery stop - replace high-pressure pump: due to an assembly error the flange bolts for the high-pressure pump did not have the proper tightening torque applied.
  • B121619 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Erroneous electric fan function fault stored in the dme: the following faults may be erroneously stored in the digital motor electronics (dme): fault code: control module: fault code text: 1a2806 dme electric fan function: limited operation
  • B840214 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Connecteddrive/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 informatio
  • B720417 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY: False 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 passeng
  • B661919 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Comfort 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 pr
  • B660817 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Rear 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
  • B652214 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Automated 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!
  • B650820 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Displays 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 w
  • B630418 - AIR BAGS: Daytime 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
  • B620719 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Digital 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 d
  • B610520 - ENGINE (PWS): Ccm 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
  • B610220 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Knocking 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 long
  • B513016 - AIR BAGS: Tailgate 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 stopp
  • B510920 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: 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 following areas and defects may cause this complaint: 1. A pillar gutter trim not correctly insta
  • B510720 - EQUIPMENT: Unintended hatch activation after conversion: the hatch may unintentionally open.
  • B340517 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Ticking 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
  • B121318 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Dme 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.
  • B120720 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Delivery 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 prod
  • B120120 - LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER: Engine: 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 faul
  • B610520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ccm 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 resul
  • B110120 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine 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
  • B840220 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Remote 3d view not available: remote 3d view cannot be launched in the bmw connecteddrive app. Software error in the advanced telematics module 2 (atm2).
  • B840120 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw connecteddrive services are not available: the bmw connecteddrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: calls in the bmw assistance app (concierge service) vehicle data and status in the bmw connecteddrive
  • B662119 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Ldw (lane departure warning): steering wheel vibration not strong this service information bulletin (revision 2) replaces si b66 21 19 dated december 2019. Lane departure warning (ldw) steering wheel vibration is perceived as being not stro
  • B660817 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Rear view camera fails to display image: this service information bulletin (revision 5) replaces si b66 08 17 dated march 2018. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can be
  • B120120 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: Faults for turbocharger electric wastegate stored in the dme. The engine malfunction warning (mil) is illuminated and one of the following fault codes is stored in the dme. 123518 - electrical wastegate valve 2 wastegate valve: stiff moveme
  • B111519 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service action: s58t engine - check engine oil deflector screws: the engine oil deflector screws may have been tightened to the wrong torque.
  • B111219 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated with a crankshaft adaption fault: when diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or a different issue the following faults may also be stored in the digital motor electronics (d
  • B011319 - AIR BAGS: Side panel rear light housings: ltd wty ext to 10 years without mileage limit: the rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving. The plastic mounting t
  • B662919 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Top view camera: image is misaligned. 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 t
  • B662119 - LANE DEPARTURE: Ldw (lane departure warning) steering wheel vibration not strong: lane departure warning (ldw) steering wheel vibration is perceived as being not strong enough even with the strongest setting selected via the idrive menu. Software in the vi
  • B621019 - BRAKES (PWS): Incorrect condition based service data for brake fluid service. "brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximum of 1 year old. Software error in the kombi (instrument cl
  • B620919 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle: instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle. After a restart normal functionality is restored. Software error in the kombi (instrument cluster).
  • B620519 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Compass no longer visible in the kombi after programming: integration level updated. Customer noticed that their compass display was deleted from the instrument cluster (kombi) after recent programming. It still appears in the cid widget d
  • B341019 - BRAKES (PWS): Helpful information for customer discussions regarding motorsport vehicle brakes: note for customer deleted: if the noise does not disappear despite the attempts to regenerate the brake a repair is required.
  • B123119 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Delivery stop: program control units (dme). Bmw of north america llc has issued a delivery stop (effective december 5 2019) on certain model year 2020 bmw vehicles that were produced between march 2019 and december 2019. An error in the oxy
  • B120319 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine does not start below freezing temperatures: engine designation correction parts availability warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.
  • B111519 - ENGINE (PWS): Service action: s58t engine - check engine oil deflector screws. The engine oil deflector screws may have been tightened to the wrong torque.
  • B111219 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated with a crankshaft adaption fault: when diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or a different issue the following faults may also be stored in the digital motor electronics (d
  • B652219 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: No audio is available for approximately 30 seconds after head unit start up: after programming vehicle no audio is available for approximately 30 seconds after head unit start-up. Fault code b7f490 "control unit reset" is present in the ram
  • B651019 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Engine speed dependent noise during audio playback: integration level updated. There is an engine speed-dependent noise heard through the speakers during audio playback. Software error in the receiver audio module (ram) control unit.
  • B620119 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Instrument cluster and onboard computer intermittently inoperative: instrument cluster (kombsp18) functions are intermittently inoperative including: on-board computer (bc) button on turn signal stalk (bc button shown at left) radio display
  • B612315 - EQUIPMENT: Low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full : the low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid lev
  • B341019 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Helpful information for customer discussions regarding motorsport vehicle brakes: information inform the customer during a consultation that the m compound (standard equipment) and m carbon ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance bra
  • B111319 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Delivery stop: cylinder head cover delivery stop: cylinder head cover. The cylinder head cover may have been damaged during assembly. It will need to be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.
  • B640919 - EQUIPMENT: Service action: checking heater hose for proper installation: the installation area between the heater return hose and the drive belt is very limited. If the hose is not secured properly this could cause contact with the drive belt. Limited
  • B541119 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Sunroof water leak diagnosis: this bulletin outlines multiple known areas of possible water entry for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting water leak complaints from the roof area.
  • B310514 - SUSPENSION: Front suspension ride height has dropped: the front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.G. Potholes) or an impact severe enough for the front spring strut damp
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoFireY NoneNone20210325

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 bmw x3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unattended, it spontaneously caught fire. Additionally, a lincoln mkz parked adjacent to the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

NoFireY NoneNone20210324

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 bmw x3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unattended, it spontaneously caught fire. Additionally, a lincoln mkz parked adjacent to the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20210315

Aeb triggers with no car in front of me. Dealer service rep tells me her x5 does it too, that the sensor is mounted too low and a pothole can set it off. Advised to set to "late." did it again. Was raining last time and car went into minor skid. (driver behind me wasn't amused). Has happened twice.

NoNoN NoneNone20210314

Aeb triggers with no car in front of me. Dealer service rep tells me her x5 does it too, that the sensor is mounted too low and a pothole can set it off. Advised to set to "late." did it again. Was raining last time and car went into minor skid. (driver behind me wasn't amused). Has happened twice.

NoNoN NoneNone20210218

While driving, heard a explosion. Stop and the sunroof glass had exploted.

NoNoN NoneNone20210217

While driving, sunroof exploded

NoNoN NoneNone20210217

My rear trunk door opens on its own when i'm away from the car and it is locked. My coworkers have witnessed it while on break in the parking lot. I've taken it to the dealership to address and it has not happened as often, but it continues to happen, just not as frequently.

NoNoN NoneNone20210216

My rear trunk door opens on its own when i'm away from the car and it is locked. My coworkers have witnessed it while on break in the parking lot. I've taken it to the dealership to address and it has not happened as often, but it continues to happen, just not as frequently.

NoNoN NoneNone20201206

My husband was driving my infant son and i as we were merging onto the pa turnpike. We hit some small road debris at about 50-60 mph. The debris was so small that we didn't feel a bump or anything, just heard a loud bang and figured we had a typical blow out. The car did jerk to the left moderately but we were able to safely pull over. Upon inspection, the wheel split in half across the entire circumference in the direction of roll. There was a small bend on the inside edge of the wheel at the point of impact but the split was several inches away from this damage. There was also no crack or split at the point of impact. We would have expected there to be a crack in this area perpendicular to the road but instead the crack was in the opposite direction, away from the damage. The tire had no damage to it and was the only thing holding the wheel together as it was in two separate pieces. The wheel contacted the brake caliper, rotor, and dust shield causing abrasions and dents in these parts. Luckily, the brakes held together but this could have been much worse. My husband has seen bent wheels before but this looks like a possible casting problem with the alloy wheel itself as it literally sheared apart. There were 3 vehicles immediately behind us that struct the same debris and only suffered punctures and no broken wheels. The bmw is equipped with no spare but has run flat tires which were completely useless in this scenario. We would not have expected this kind of damage from some road debris, pothole, or any other normal circumstance.

NoNoN NoneNone20201205

My husband was driving my infant son and i as we were merging onto the pa turnpike. We hit some small road debris at about 50-60 mph. The debris was so small that we didn't feel a bump or anything, just heard a loud bang and figured we had a typical blow out. The car did jerk to the left moderately but we were able to safely pull over. Upon inspection, the wheel split in half across the entire circumference in the direction of roll. There was a small bend on the inside edge of the wheel at the point of impact but the split was several inches away from this damage. There was also no crack or split at the point of impact. We would have expected there to be a crack in this area perpendicular to the road but instead the crack was in the opposite direction, away from the damage. The tire had no damage to it and was the only thing holding the wheel together as it was in two separate pieces. The wheel contacted the brake caliper, rotor, and dust shield causing abrasions and dents in these parts. Luckily, the brakes held together but this could have been much worse. My husband has seen bent wheels before but this looks like a possible casting problem with the alloy wheel itself as it literally sheared apart. There were 3 vehicles immediately behind us that struct the same debris and only suffered punctures and no broken wheels. The bmw is equipped with no spare but has run flat tires which were completely useless in this scenario. We would not have expected this kind of damage from some road debris, pothole, or any other normal circumstance.

NoNoN NoneNone20201127

Tailgate opened spontaneously while driving on a city street. Had to stop and close the tailgate from the outside (interior switch did not work).

NoNoN NoneNone20201126

Alarm spontaneously triggered (whistling sound and flashing lights) twice. The first time, the vehicle had come to a stop and was in park (passengers in vehicle), with the engine running in drive-ready mode. The alarm turned off by itself after about 10 seconds. The second time, the alarm triggered while driving on a city street. It stayed triggered for several minutes, even after stopping and turning the vehicle off and on several times. (we didn't try to lock the vehicle.) the alarm was finally turned off pressing the alarm button on the key fob.

NoNoN NoneNone20201001

Media counsel keep shutting down

NoNoN NoneNone20200930

Media counsel keep shutting down

NoNoN NoneNone20200909

While driving home, we heard a loud noise (explosion) and after pulling off the road, we found the sun roof had a large hole. We were very confused as to why it happened, as the bmw x3 is only 9 months old.

NoNoN NoneNone20200908

While driving home, we heard a loud noise (explosion) and after pulling off the road, we found the sun roof had a large hole. We were very confused as to why it happened, as the bmw x3 is only 9 months old.

NoNoN NoneNone20200824

The back up camera fails to show the images and pdc sensors do not beep. Even when in reverse the cameras malfunction and freeze. Was parking in a tight spot and none of the pdc sensors and cameras worked. Even with option to automatically come on the pdc and camera system did not turn on even at very slow speed in the parking garage. After parking and lifting the foot off the brake the car hit the wall and then pdc sensors beeped after the impact and created damage to the front end of the car.

NoNoN NoneNone20200823

The back up camera fails to show the images and pdc sensors do not beep. Even when in reverse the cameras malfunction and freeze. Was parking in a tight spot and none of the pdc sensors and cameras worked. Even with option to automatically come on the pdc and camera system did not turn on even at very slow speed in the parking garage. After parking and lifting the foot off the brake the car hit the wall and then pdc sensors beeped after the impact and created damage to the front end of the car.

NoNoN NoneNone20200505

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 bmw x3. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, when he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated he continued driving the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was taken to bmw of ramsey located at 985 nj-17, ramsey, nj 07446, (844) 743-8279, however the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign numbers: 20v355000 (steering) and 19v738000 (steering), however the vin was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 35.

NoNoN NoneNone20200504

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 bmw x3. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, when he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated he continued driving the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was taken to bmw of ramsey located at 985 nj-17, ramsey, nj 07446, (844) 743-8279, however the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign numbers: 20v355000 (steering) and 19v738000 (steering), however the vin was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 35.

NoNoN NoneNone20200222

Repeated passenger airbag/ restraint system malfunction. When this fault happens, the airbags on the passenger side will not inflate in the event of an accident, creating a serious safety hazard. First time the fault occurred at 1341 miles, when the vehicle was stationary and the passenger seat was not occupied. Dealer then replaced the occupancy sensor. The fault returned a month later at 2219 miles when a passenger was adjusting the seat during a trip. Dealer found no persistent fault and just secured the connectors.

NoNoN NoneNone20200221

Repeated passenger airbag/ restraint system malfunction. When this fault happens, the airbags on the passenger side will not inflate in the event of an accident, creating a serious safety hazard. First time the fault occurred at 1341 miles, when the vehicle was stationary and the passenger seat was not occupied. Dealer then replaced the occupancy sensor. The fault returned a month later at 2219 miles when a passenger was adjusting the seat during a trip. Dealer found no persistent fault and just secured the connectors.

NoNoN NoneNone20200220

When driving the car during the day the infortainment digital display and dash board dims to almost black intermittently making it dangerous and distracting to operate the vehicle if trying to use the radio, the phone, or driving miles mph and milage gauges. The screens brighten up if the driver window is opened up. But, it is impossible to do this when driving at freeway speeds. The problem has been complained about within two months of driving it off the showroom floor in dec 2019. I have been told 10 times so far, that there is no fix for this problem.

NoNoN NoneNone20200219

When driving the car during the day the infortainment digital display and dash board dims to almost black intermittently making it dangerous and distracting to operate the vehicle if trying to use the radio, the phone, or driving miles mph and milage gauges. The screens brighten up if the driver window is opened up. But, it is impossible to do this when driving at freeway speeds. The problem has been complained about within two months of driving it off the showroom floor in dec 2019. I have been told 10 times so far, that there is no fix for this problem.

NoNoN NoneNone20191115

Trunk opened by itself while vehicle was moving.

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