2019 BMW X3 technical service bulletins
332 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2019 BMW X3, including 12 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- Shark fin roof antenna sealing settlement
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS)...
- A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied
- The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and...
- The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or...
- If the manual electronic engine oil level measurement aborts or is inoperative and the vehicles I-level is...
- The engine oil pump assembly coveragefor the issue described in the Service Information Bulletin that...
- BMW Notice of the Court’s Final Approval for Shark-Fin Antenna Settlement (X3, X4, X5, X6, X7)
- Rear Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Sealing Issue
- The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway
- Delivery stop: rear cargo rails
- 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 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...
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP)...
- 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
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears
- Pressure control valve (PCV) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 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...
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears
- ?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground.
- ?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example,...
- While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the...
- ?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.
- ?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side...
- Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship...
- With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system...
- Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed
- Brake squeak may occur with cold brakes and driving slowly or reversing
- Upon opening or closing (i.e., folding in or out) the exterior mirror assembly, a creaking sound is heard...
- Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors...
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles...
- In hot ambient conditions, if the engine was running for a prolonged time while the vehicle is stationary,...
- Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example,...
- Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors...
- Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can...
- There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving...
- While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a cracking sound from the top of the...
- The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever
- Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn...
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
- There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving...
- A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
- There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving...
- Uneven ambient lighting emission (bright spots/dark spots) on the door trim panel.
- Visible white spots on the edge of the central information display (CID) from being touched with a finger.
- The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- The Check Engine Light is on (MIL). After checking faults and diagnosis there is raw fuel found in the...
- Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors...
- After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror...
- After programming, the
- The seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing is separating from the vehicle.
- Retrofit Satellite Radio
- The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
- 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
- When using Comfort Access 2.0 feature Lock when walking away, the vehicle locks itself even though the...
- 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
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- This bulletin outlines known areas of possible functional issues, operational noise, or wind noise for the...
- Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
- When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer's key, no current vehicle data is...
- Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop)
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- The functionality of the right front SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving...
- BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians
- The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when the engine...
- The customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle...
- 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
- No actuation of front and rear windscreen wipers is possible.
- Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
- Sport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective January 11, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2022 BMW...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 28, 2022) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that...
- Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests...
- A whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the...
- In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU)...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective January 11, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2022 BMW...
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner...
- Delivery stop: replace control unit transfer case.
- Temporary black screen in the instrument cluster.
- Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests...
- This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the...
- SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
- Wi-Fi Hotspot is missing and inoperable.
- The SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks
- While using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) The BMW display key or mobile...
- Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the...
- This situation can result in 2 customer complaints: 1. Wind noise, and 2. Excess water entry.
- The BMW Gesture Control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations.
- The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
- After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation...
- BMW of North America (BMW NA) has made information available online to customers about software versions,...
- BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service...
- ???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging...
- With the introduction of BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service...
- In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade (RSU)...
- When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox...
- Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the...
- Only warm air comes out of the vents despite the air conditioning being switched on. The status indicator...
- The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID)....
- Check control message (CCM-ID 49) "You can continue driving
- When the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up...
- After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation...
- On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is...
- Some of the vehicles listed above which were initially identified as requiring Recall Campaign 20V-601
- The total electrically driven miles are lost/reset after the vehicle is programmed
- B58 engine: engine oil filter removal procedure and tools
- HU-H3 mgu resets due to bluetooth connection with samsung android 11
- Bmw connecteddrive services are not available
- Remote 3D view not available
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal...
- Glove box cover
- Ambient light tube color differences
- WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM FRESH AIR INLET (ENGINE COMPARTMENT): A whistling noise is present from the...
- Sunroof not initialized
- Sunroof water leak diagnosis
- Instrument cluster display shakes-shifts to the left
- LED light carpet is dim or distorted
- Top view camera image is misaligned
- Combustion control valve lift at idle
- Door paint streaks
- GLOVE BOX COVER: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop on a small number of Model Year 2021 BMW X3 SAV and X4...
- Sporadic failure or cracking noise in bass speakers
- Frony door panel LED failures
- Ldw (lane departure warning) steering wheel vibration not strong
- Sunroof not initialized
- Remote control key or bmw display key buttons not working
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with fault memory CDC152
- ?INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers,...
- ?DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or...
- ?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels...
- ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs...
- Tank ventilation diagnosis
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning...
- High-voltage battery condition verification (20V-601)
- Head unit resets with fault code B7F8F9 reset watchdog
- Surround view - parking view images displayed incorrectly
- Top view camera
- Front grille upper/lower active air flaps: ltd wty ext to 15 years/150,000 miles
- Increased steering effort with check control message (CCM)
- ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)...
- ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)...
- New ECU validation needed after replacing certain control modules
- Eme ground connection monitoring faults
- Doors will not completely latch
- Delivery stop - high-voltage battery
- Instrument cluster display shakes-shifts to the left
- Head unit resets when navigation is used in certain locations
- Comfort access and comfort go not possible
- Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied
- Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair
- Vehicle does not start battery totally discharged
- Instrument cluster and onboard computer intermittently inoperative
- Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data
- Bmw connecteddrive apps are no longer available after programming
- ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)...
- Top view camera: image is misaligned
- Front grille upper/lower active air flaps
- B58C and B58M engines engine oil filter insert is difficult to remove - removal
- Tank ventilation and mixture control faults stored in the dme
- COOLANT LINE QUICK DISCONNECTS LEAK IN LOW TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW -15Ë?C (5Ë?F): The coolant reservoir...
- Jerking or shuddering from the driveline (xdrive transfer case ATX13-X)
- ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)...
- Sunroof water leak diagnosis
- CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415...
- Surround view wrong vehicle displayed after programming
- Surround view vehicle image displayed is inaccurate
- Dme fc 21A02D - combustion control: valve lift at idle
- Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied
- Unintended hatch activation after conversion
- G01 wind noise diagnosis
- Tailgate unintentionally opens
- Knocking noise from washer fluid reservoir
- Ccm displayed "increased battery drain" caused by controller
- Digital speedometer missing from the instrument cluster after programming digital speedometer missing from...
- Daytime running light is dim or discolored
- Displays sporadically react very slowly when scrolling in the audio menu
- Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/QC1
- Rear view camera fails to display image
- Comfort access and comfort go not possible
- False warnings that the front passenger seat is occupied without the seat belt buckled
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Erroneous electric fan function fault stored in the dme
- Delivery stop - replace high-pressure pump
- Deactivation of the interior movement detector/tilt alarm sensor is not possible
- Service action - replace left front short range radar sensor (SRR)
- Service action - replace right front short range radar sensor (SRR)
- Bmw connecteddrive services are not available
- Remote 3D view not available
- Engine oil filter insert is difficult to remove - removal
- CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415...
- Side panel rear light housings: ltd wty ext to 10 years without mileage limit
- Malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated with a crankshaft adaption fault
- Rear view camera fails to display image
- Ldw (lane departure warning): steering wheel vibration not strong
- FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES. A check engine light or...
- Malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated with a crankshaft adaption fault
- Engine does not start below freezing temperatures
- Compass no longer visible in the kombi after programming
- Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle
- INCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is...
- Ldw (lane departure warning) steering wheel vibration not strong
- Top view camera: image is misaligned.
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid...
- Instrument cluster and onboard computer intermittently inoperative
- Engine speed dependent noise during audio playback
- No audio is available for approximately 30 seconds after head unit start up
- Replace the gear selector switch (GWS).
- Active park distance control (PDC): undesired braking.
- LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING): STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION NOT STRONG. LDW steering wheel vibration is...
- Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both...
- Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair
- Drivers assistance system: check control message is displayed.
- False warnings that the front passenger seat is occupied without the seat belt buckled
- Sunroof water leak diagnosis
- Delivery stop: replace the gear selector switch
- Junction box rear fault stored in body domain controller
- Head unit nbt evo (HU-H2) programming abort
- Active park distance control (PDC): undesired braking.
- Delivery stop: gear selector switch.
- Security improvements for connecteddrive.
- Dme fc 21A02D - combustion control: valve lift at idle
- Active air flap fault diagnosis and repair.
- Engine vibrations or noise
- Various check control messages for driver assistance systems.
- Digital speedometer missing from the instrument cluster after programming.
- Head unit nbt evo (HU-H2) programming abort.
- Comfort access and comfort go not possible.
- Fault 118002 - mixture too rich sets during winter with cold ambient temperatures.
- Erroneous electric fan function fault stored in the dme.
- Delivery stop: program control units (DME)
- Various check control messages for driver assistance systems.
- Service Information May 2019 Instruments B62 05 19 Technical Service COMPASS NO LONGER VISIBLE IN THE...
- The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken
- Information
- Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
- Bluetooth connection is lost during a phone call.
- Delivery stop: rework tail lights.
- Check the tank vent valve line.
- Vehicle does not start battery totally discharged
- The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service...
- Heads up display sporadically inoperative.
- Replace dynamic stability control (DSC) hydraulic unit.
- Luggage compartment cover support strap missing.
- The vehicle does not start battery totally discharged.
- Phone call audio autonomously switch from vehicle to phone.
- Panoramic sunroof does not open or close.
- Tailgate light cracked.
- G01 (X3) replace warranty/maintenance information booklets.
- Cbs data may not be displayed.
- Fault code 804417 caused by the remote key.
- False warnings that the front passenger seat is occupied without the seat belt buckled.
- Fault 118002 - mixture too rich sets during winter with cold ambient temperatures.
- Seat memory switch sporadically not functioning.
- Panoramic sunroof does not open or close.
- Excess noise when defrost blower is at max.
- Rear view camera fails to display image.
- False warnings that the front passenger seat is occupied without the seat belt buckled.
- ?DYNAMIC STABILTY CONTROL WARNING ON WITH LIMITED POWER STEERING ASSIST This Service Information bulletin...
- ?COLD DRAFT AROUND ISOFIX ANCHOR BRACKET TRIMS. At low ambient temperatures (below freezing), when the...
- ?DISPLAY KEY IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. Display key is non-functional
- ?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
- Engine vibrations or noise.
- Delivery stop replace dynamic stability control (DSC) hydraulic unit.
- Delivery stop rework tail lights.
- LED light carpet is dim or distorted.
- Deactivation of the automatic air recirulation.
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