Vehicle report

2025 BMW IX

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Service bulletins

28 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

B064326

Other

Fastening Elements Return

B320526

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

“Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.

B640825

Service Campaign

A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utlized for the vehicle interior.

B610126

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified

B330124

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The vehicle will no longer move when put into gear. There may also be loud noise coming from the HEAT*(electric drivetrain)/Rear axles.

B610626

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power chargingstation, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start normally but can interrupt after some time. Level 2 (240 V) Flex Charger and Wall boxmay also be affected. The red or white LED is displayed on the high-voltage charging socket; however, no associated fault codesare stored.

B651426

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors

B640326

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After starting up the vehicle, a distinct, constant, “humming” noise can be heard from the right area of the instrument panel.

B320326

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

“Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.

B650826

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habits”function no longer work.

B510526

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A “groaning” noise may be heard when closing the tailgate.

B170124

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line disconnection 80124F – Electric auxiliary heater: Communication in electric auxiliary heater faulty 224F60 - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line disconnection 224111 - Cooling system for power electronics: Coolant loss detected 224107 - Cooling system for high-voltage battery unit, component protection: Detection of coolant loss

B652725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications

B060426

Other

Wheel Insert Return

B652825

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such as: Intermittent black screen Permanent black screen Intermittent head unit functions not displayed (i.e., Navigation screen only is black)

B840625

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.

B511325

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There are two possible situations: When opening either the front and/or rear door, the door window glass does not lower (short drop). When closing either the front and/or rear door, the door window glass does not roll up into the seal but rests outsidethe seal.

B320825

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may occur near thelimit position.

B510225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “clicking” sound is heard from the driver’s footwell area.

B651925

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Central Information Display (CID) in the vehicle is black or only displays “BMW”. The head unit (HU-H5) is not responding in ISTA. Additionally, the Receiver Audio Module (RAM), Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) and Telematic Module 4 (TCB4) may not be responding in ISTA.

B410424

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering. The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area.

B840525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SITUATION After the telematics module (TCB4) has been replaced, the replacement part control unit is not accepted byISTA.

B661025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The lane steering assistance feature will not activate; or deactivation occurs prematurely while activated.The FRSF front radar may also have an additional fault code stored- 7E01AA FRSF lack of visibility .

B651125

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When navigation is selected, only the start animation with the text “Starting navigation system...” isdisplayed. The Navigation application does not start. This only applies to vehicles where Navigation hasbeen enabled and has been verified to work previously.

B653524

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.

B660325

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue to be detected. Following faults may be stored 8031BA Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Left Software Error 8031CO Ultrasonic Sensor Rear outer left Software Error 8031AE Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Outer Right Software Error 8031A8 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Right Software Error 8031B4 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Right Software Error 8031C6 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Left Software Error 8031CD Ultrasonic Sensor Voltage Supply Sensors Back: Short Circuit 8031CC Ultrasonic Sensor Voltage Supply Front: Short Circuit 8031CA Ultrasonic Sensors Front Extraneous Noise

B650225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

If the Head-Up Display (HUD) is deactivated when Navigation View is selected, upon reactivation the Head-Up Display (HUD) will revert to the Standard View. This is most noticeable when the Head-Up Display (HUD) deactivates for automatic mandatory reasons, such as rear camera activation or emergency call activation.

B653324

Service Campaign

Customer may complain that the hands-free option with SA 5AX – “Highway Assistant” can no longer beactivated.

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