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2025 BMW X3

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Service bulletins

86 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.

B611526

Service Campaign

In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep error is present, a remote software upgrade(RSU) may be aborted and the FZD can become degraded. The following Check Control Messages (CCMs) may be displayed: “Energy Management — Increased Energy Consumption While Parked.” “Software Upgrade Failed — Workshop Visit Required.”

B064326

Other

Fastening Elements Return

B063826

Other

Shaft Return

B063926

Other

Starter Generator Return

B120326

Emissions

Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.

B010324

Warranty Program/Extension

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

B651826

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

If BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a newkey cycle starts, the Intelligent Personal Assistant is deactivated and no longer available.

B651726

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.

B320925

Service Campaign

Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .

B520326

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The front seat backrest has a blotchydiscolored haze.

B651226

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the activation ofIconic Sounds.

B511225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A “groaning” noise is heard from the tailgatewhen driving on rough roads.

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

B320226

Service Campaign

Check Control message and a minimally changed steering feel

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

B650926

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The customer reports that the Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) does not respond to the "Hey BMW" wakeup word, or to the push-to-talk (aka voice activation) button on the steering wheel. Also, various voice commands are possibly not correctly executed.

InVeh-InApp-Comm

Over The Air

Under certain conditions when driving, the underbody baffles may not completely prevent water ingress. To correct this, the underbody baffles will be re-sealed.

B512224

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visible to the customer Prevent the door from closing properly

B630925

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries for F74: 804A38 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A39 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 6 804A3E – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 11

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.

B510326

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While driving on rough surfaces, a “creaking” noise can be heard from the B-pillar trim panels.

B650326

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In Augmented View, the arrows are rotated by 180° (shown inverted below) when displayed on the CentralInformation Display (CID).

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

InVehicle-InApp-Comm

Over The Air

The steering gear, which transmits the rotational movement of the steering wheel to the front wheels, must be replaced. Two sensors record the driver's steering requirements and may be faulty. The driver is notified of a fault by a Check Control message on the Central Display and a minimally changed steering feel.

B061226

Other

Roller Blind Return

B060726

Other

Wiring Harness Return

B320126

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When turning left, a “creaking” noise may be heard from the EPS when near the steering wheel end stop.The noise occurs at speeds less than 10 mph.

B511924

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There is a matte “veil” or milky stain on theexterior mirror glass.

B650126

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The customer returns after taking delivery of anew G45 X3 SAV, with a piece of the air bagwarning hang tag stuck between the centraldisplay screen upon attempting the tag’sremoval. The remaining portion of the tag is ofinsufficient length to extract it.

B510226

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The center console armrest unlock button(arrow) pops out when attempting to open,and/or when closing the center consolearmrest

B060326

Other

Door Return

B310226

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When driving over a bump (compression and rebound), a “click”-type noise may occur in the area of thefront axle. The noise can be heard on the control arm rubber mount under torsional load, and a relative movement ofthe inner core can also be seen.

B650226

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While using BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the activation word (“Hey BMW”) must be reactivated afterevery terminal change, BMW Remote Software Upgrade; or customer profile change. Additionally, after a BMW Remote Software Upgrade, the setup process for the voice assistant must be runagain. This was not the case previously.

B652025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

B510126

Service Campaign

A reference label for the tailgate SmartOpener (SMO) function (aka “touchless open,or “kick to open”) was mistakenly applied tothe bottom edge of the tailgate trim panel(either of the general locations circled) duringvehicle production.

B111025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing.

B640525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desiredtemperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.

B652325

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Occasionally the SiriusXM (aka SXM) Satellite Radio may be unavailable in the head unit 6 (HU-H6).

B652425

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, currently connected Bluetooth devices are not able to automatically reconnect to the head unit 6 (HU-H6).

B652225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) to initiate a phone call to a specific contact, eitheranother contact is dialed, or the IPA cannot locate the requested contact.

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.

B611825

Service Campaign

Delivery Stop - Wiring Harness

B340825

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the driver at the beginning of every trip. After asoftware update to 25-03-500 and higher, this occurs more frequently.

B641025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to25-07-5xx, the temperature display at thebottom of the Central Information Display (CID)may display the incorrect color for thetemperature setting (i.e., the color shows redwhen the air conditioning is active (circled),instead of the intended blue). Also, some of the ambient lighting strips mayno longer function properly.

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.

B510324

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. Doors open and close stiffly.

B511125

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown ) , there is a noticeable lack of cable tension; and the hood will not unlock.

B630525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

On G45 vehicles built with option codes 552 (Full LED Lights with Cornering Lights), or 3MF (M Shadowline Lights), the headlights’ height setting might not be adjusted correctly.

B064325

Other

Oil Line Return

B631023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.

B651025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not be able to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to connect via Android Auto.

B660925

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When the rear-view camera display is activated, moving objects appear to be juddering in the image.

B180225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After engine warm up there is a rattling noise coming from the rear muffler. During diagnosis, the rattle goesaway if the vehicle is put on a lift.

B611125

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The vehicle alarm will randomly activate on its own.

B651325

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In certain situations, a newly installed central woofer(s) (bass speaker) will not function.

B651425

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After the software upgrade to …24-11-5xx, the customer is no longer able to log onto Alexa in the vehicle.The system reacts to the customer’s voice (a blue line appears on the central display), but Alexa does notwork.

B120125

Emissions

EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A03: PROGRAM CONTOL UNITS (DME)

B270220

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B610925

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Windshield wiping quality has decreased or the wiper arm is contacting the hood.

B630325

Service Campaign

G45 vehicles built with option codes 552 (Full LED Lights with Cornering Lights), or 3MF (M ShadowlineLights), the headlights’ height setting might not be adjusted correctly.

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.

B651625

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer may discover that after a sleep cycle, any paired Bluetooth devices may have been deleted from the head unit and any personalized menu settings may have been set back to factory.

B610525

Service Campaign

48V Battery Threaded Connections

B063325

Other

Inspection and Return - Diffuser Trim

B651225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In certain situations, during the first 40 seconds of vehicle operation, the turn signal sound may be delayedor out of sync with the visual indicator.

B330225

Service Campaign

Sufficient grease was not applied to the left rear axle shaft. The velocity joints could overheat after a short amount of driving

B360224

Service Campaign

Under certain circumstances, the inner liner of the tire may become detached, which can result in a slowloss of inflation pressure. This loss in inflation pressure is detected and displayed accordingly via the tirepressure monitoring system.

B510224

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A squeaking sound is heard when folding either of the exterior mirrors assemblies in or out.

B510525

Service Campaign

The pins for the pull handle may have not been correctly plastic welded to the front passenger door panel.

B340425DS

Service Campaign

Delivery Stop: Front Brake Disc

B650125

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant does not activate or once activated does not acknowledge voicecommands.

B061325

Other

Starter Return

B260125

Service Campaign

Delivery Stop - Driveshaft

B061425

Other

Windshield Cleaning Container Return

B520525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The customer states: The driver’s seat will not return to its last saved position. No seat memory. The heated seats settings in the menu are missing/different than in their previous BMW vehicle. They canno longer select, under the climate rules, at what temperature Fahrenheit the heated seats willautomatically turn on. Certain other “apps” and functions are not available The driver’s seat moves to an unknown memory position

B510425A

Other

BMW Service Action - Tailgate Lock B51 04 25

B510824

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.

B510425

Service Campaign

Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate may not completely lock afterclosing it.

B630424

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After the vehicle has been programmed with either RSU (Remote Software Update) or ISTA (I-Level 24-07-5xx), the ambient light on the door panel speakers will only illuminate in white.

B654024

Service Campaign

Customers may report various issues in the vehicle, to include: Bluetooth Malfunctions Head Unit Performance Telephony Malfunctions

B170624

Service Campaign

A coolant line running from the front of the engine could make contact with the belt tensioner pulley.

B310724

Service Campaign

Delivery Stop Swivel Bearing

B170524

Service Campaign

The electric motor in the engine cooling fan may become internally blocked.

B653024

Service Campaign

DELIVERY STOP: PASSENGER AIR BAG

B067724

Other

Heat Management Module Return

B520624

Service Campaign

DELIVERY STOP: SEAT SENSOR

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