2017 BMW X3 technical service bulletins
213 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2017 BMW X3, including 2 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship...
- The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- As a reminder, the following Service Actions are temporary campaigns aimed at collecting sample parts from...
- It has been established that the water drain in the right front end area is inadequate
- The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway
- While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the...
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner...
- An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in...
- The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine...
- The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The following fault...
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking...
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking,...
- This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the...
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)....
- A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards
- Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor...
- Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth...
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes...
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the...
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle...
- The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- The Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors...
- Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension
- Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension
- The sound output intermittently drops out entirely
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 28, 2022) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that...
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- Component specific limited warranty extension
- The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head
- For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty...
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil...
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the...
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide...
- BMW of North America, LLC BMW NA is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil...
- Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program
- The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule)...
- Class action settlement: N54/N54T/N55 electric engine coolant pump .
- Telematics unit deactivation due to 3G cellular technology discontinuation
- Telematics unit retrofit to 4G cellular technology
- N20 and N26 engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain
- N20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault: 195002 Stored in DME: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light...
- Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied
- Vehicle does not start battery totally discharged
- Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data
- N47T/N57T EGR cooler ltd wty extension to 10 years without mileage limit
- Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied
- Tailgate unintentionally opens
- The instrument cluster displays various check control messages instrument cluster displays various check...
- Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/QC1
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- N47T/N57T EGR cooler - ltd wty extension to 10 years without mileage limit
- N47/N57T nox sensors before/after the scr-ltd wty ext to 10 yrs/120000 mi
- Diesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged: If Recall Campaign 18V-755: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler...
- Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B12 33 14...
- Optimizing the water drain.
- Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both...
- Rattle/popping from tailgate area
- Rattle noise from sunroof area
- Security improvements for connecteddrive.
- Diagnostic hint: catalytic converter inspection after loss of crankshaft signal.
- N47T/N57T high pressure fuel pump: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles.
- Engine vibrations or noise
- N55 engine: fc 28A0 or 101F01 throttle valve opening angle.
- Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This...
- Information
- Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
- N47T/N57T diesel particulate sensor: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120000 mileage
- Vehicle does not start battery totally discharged
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 14 17 dated August 2018.
- The vehicle does not start battery totally discharged.
- Front passenger seat sporadic movement.
- Black spot in the central information.
- RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar
- Sunroof repair kit components.
- RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note:...
- ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially...
- ?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional
- The instrument cluster displays various check control messages.
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Turbo boost actuator rod loose (diesel)
- Memory seat adjustment is limited
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Component protection active
- Fuel gauge incorrectly displaying low fuel level
- Navigation pro (nbt evo) map update not possible, navigation does not start
- Door cannot be opened with comfort access
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw
- Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected
- Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible
- Nbt-evo
- Iphone: call list missing after restart
- Nbt-evo
- Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive
- Connecteddrive-remote services do not function
- Tailgate unintentionally opens
- Engine Oil Quick Reference Chart and Drain Plug Torque: The current version of ISTA/D has an error in the...
- Head unit high resets with connection of iphone 8, iphone 8+ or iphone x
- Bmw apps randomly starts playing on its own
- Check control message (CCM): assistance system restricted after deleting transport mode
- Engine vibrations or noise.
- N20 and N26 engines turbocharger electric wastegate actuator linkage pin corrosion
- No audio playback after replacing the head unit high 2 (HU-H2)
- Nbt-evo (next generation navigation professional) head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for...
- Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple...
- N20 Engine Coolant Thermostat: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles
- Check, and if required, replace the right front half shaft
- Tailgate closing audible warning is distorted
- Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle
- NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
- Missing display of surround view camera
- Water leak near roof function center (FZD)
- Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
- Airbag warning light: acsm fc 930A60 or 930A1C seat occupancy detection.
- Erroneous service inclusive cbs display.
- Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84...
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc
- Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- Voluntary emissions recall campaign 17E-A02 - replace activated charcoal filter and nvld sensor holder
- Edge corrosion in the inner door jamb area.
- Warranty information
- ?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ?...
- Replace activated charcoal filter and nvld sensor holder.
- Time display (CLOCK) error in instrument cluster.
- ?Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation via DCSnet for BMW Assist What's New: ? Model: All...
- Gsm combox deactivation / discontinuation with 4 year assist service.
- The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be...
- Headunit navigation maps (hu-h HU-H2 hu-b)
- N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Procedure...
- Replace activated charcoal filter and nvld sensor holder
- ?Instrument Cluster Failure at Low Ambient Temperature
- ?NBT HEAD UNIT ABORTS IMPORT OF CD Whats New: ? G12 (7 Series) removed ? I01 (i3) removed ? Warranty...
- ?SATELLITE RADIO DETERIORATION IN RECEPTION QUALITY DUE TO NEW CELLULAR FREQUENCIES . INFORMATION Inform...
- ?DELIVERY STOP: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER. A Delivery Stop has been issued on the BMW X3 and X4 produced...
- ? DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CLEANING . The following performance issues may be noticed by the...
- ? NO REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI...
- ?RATTLE/ POPPING FROM REAR HATCH AREA . There are two related but separate issues (only one may be present...
- ?SeriesOptionDescription F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F25, F26, F48, 05AR Traffic Jam...
- Delivery stop service action: check rear vents .
- ?VERTICAL LINES IN HEAD-UP DISPLAY. Run diagnostics and if display is found to be damaged, replace Head-Up...
- Si B65 09 15
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin...
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation.
- Nbt-evo
- USB device is not detected by CHAMP2 head unit.
- Cbs brake pad calculation and correction.
- CID Split Screen Always Changes Back to Compass Display
- ?AUDIO VOLUME NOT RESTORED AFTER MSA STOP, ENTRY HEAD UNIT. Volume of audio system (when set to near...
- Nbt navigation does not route on toll roads
- USB cable: battery discharge/audio failure/radio reception.
- Kafas camera-based assistance system limits
- Check control message: no oil pressure.
- The Instrument Cluster Displays Various Check Control Messages This Service Information bulletin...
- Diesel Engine: Intake Manifold Damaged This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 11 07 16 dated May 2016
- Dde fault code 290900 after programming.
- Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label
- Tailgate unintentionally opens.
- The Instrument Cluster Displays Various Check Control Messages This Service Information bulletin...
- Information on the operation of the smart opener
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account.
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account
- N20
- Various Electrical Faults Caused by Shorted K-CAN2 This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 18...
- Diesel Engine: Intake Manifold Damaged
- Delivery Stop to replace cylinder head F25 (X3).
- HeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names
- Passenger Side Mirror Dimming Feature Operational Change
- Incomplete AdBlue Check Control Message (CCM) on the Central Information Display
- Integrated Navigation Voice Not Loud Enough
- ""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display
- Bluetooth Connection Failures
- N20 and N26 engine: Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine
- Comfort Access Sporadically Malfunctions
- SOS Malfunction Is Displayed In Kombi Sporadically
- The Instrument Cluster Displays Various Check Control Messages
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction
- NBT Head Unit Aborts Import of CD. While importing a CD to the internal music collection of an NBT head...
- NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception
- Nbt-evo
- February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 16 15 dated...
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 12 33 14 dated December 2015
- Si B13 03 15
- Location of Anti-Tampering Screws for SCR Components
- February 2016 General Electrical Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI...
- Subject
- Si B84 03 14
- The Instrument Cluster Displays Various Check Control Messages
- ?Clock gains or loses time
- Instrument Cluster Multifunction Display Intermittently Blank . Some information displays in the...
- Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent
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