2025 BMW X3 technical service bulletins
128 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2025 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 EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare...
- Air Bag Return
- The BCP controls several vehicle functions, including the windscreen wipers and air conditioning actuators
- A gap between the rear left door seal and the side frame may allow moisture to enter
- When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in...
- Check Control message and a minimally changed steering feel.
- Carrier Return
- Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .
- In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation...
- Fastening Elements Return
- Shaft Return
- Starter Generator Return
- If BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a...
- After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.
- The front seat backrest has a blotchydiscolored haze.
- The voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the activation...
- A “groaning” noise is heard from the tailgatewhen driving on rough roads.
- During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors
- Check Control message and a minimally changed steering feel
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped...
- Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel.
- After updating the vehicle to I-level …25-07-5XX, the spoken language of the navigation instructions...
- The customer reports that the Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) does not respond to the "Hey BMW"...
- Under certain conditions when driving, the underbody baffles may not completely prevent water ingress
- Delivery stop: steering gear
- Program control units (OBD)
- On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal...
- After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips...
- After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My...
- Electrical system
- While driving on rough surfaces, a “creaking” noise can be heard from the B-pillar trim panels.
- In Augmented View, the arrows are rotated by 180° (shown inverted below) when displayed on the...
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the...
- The steering gear, which transmits the rotational movement of the steering wheel to the front wheels, must...
- Situation
- Roller Blind Return
- When turning left, a “creaking” noise may be heard from the EPS when near the steering wheel end stop.The...
- The customer returns after taking delivery of anew G45 X3 SAV, with a piece of the air bagwarning hang tag...
- There is a matte “veil” or milky stain on theexterior mirror glass.
- Wiring Harness Return
- The center console armrest unlock button(arrow) pops out when attempting to open,and/or when closing the...
- When driving over a bump (compression and rebound), a “click”-type noise may occur in the area of thefront...
- Door Return
- While using BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the activation word (“Hey BMW”) must be reactivated...
- After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black
- A reference label for the tailgate SmartOpener (SMO) function (aka “touchless open,or “kick to open”) was...
- Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing.
- RSU availability
- 1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the...
- Occasionally the SiriusXM (aka SXM) Satellite Radio may be unavailable in the head unit 6 (HU-H6).
- After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, currently connected Bluetooth devices are not able to...
- While using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) to initiate a phone call to a specific contact,...
- In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing...
- Delivery Stop
- Delivery Stop
- Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically...
- After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to25-07-5xx, the temperature display at thebottom of the...
- After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips...
- 1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the...
- On the main door seal, detachment behavior can be detected in the sealing joint area
- 1-Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired...
- While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake
- When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in...
- On G45 vehicles built with option codes 552 (Full LED Lights with Cornering Lights), or 3MF (M Shadowline...
- A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering
- Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.
- Oil Line Return
- In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not be...
- When the rear-view camera display is activated, moving objects appear to be juddering in the image.
- After engine warm up there is a rattling noise coming from the rear muffler
- The vehicle alarm will randomly activate on its own.
- In certain situations, a newly installed central woofer(s) (bass speaker) will not function.
- After the software upgrade to …24-11-5xx, the customer is no longer able to log onto Alexa in the...
- Emissions recall 25E-A03: program contol units (DME)
- Windshield wiping quality has decreased or the wiper arm is contacting the hood.
- G45 vehicles built with option codes 552 (Full LED Lights with Cornering Lights), or 3MF (M...
- There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from...
- Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display...
- Customer may discover that after a sleep cycle, any paired Bluetooth devices may have been deleted from...
- 48V Battery Threaded Connections
- Inspection and Return
- Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired...
- In certain situations, during the first 40 seconds of vehicle operation, the turn signal sound may be...
- In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not...
- Sufficient grease was not applied to the left rear axle shaft
- Under certain circumstances, the inner liner of the tire may become detached, which can result in a...
- A squeaking sound is heard when folding either of the exterior mirrors assemblies in or out.
- The pins for the pull handle may have not been correctly plastic welded to the front passenger door panel.
- Delivery Stop: Front Brake Disc
- The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant does not activate or once activated does not acknowledge voicecommands.
- Delivery Stop
- Starter Return
- Delivery Stop
- Windshield Cleaning Container Return
- The customer states: The driver’s seat will not return to its last saved position
- BMW Service Action
- The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.
- Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate...
- Delivery Stop Door Panel
- The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant does not activate or once activated does not acknowledge voice...
- After the vehicle has been programmed with either RSU (Remote Software Update) or ISTA (I-Level...
- While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake.
- Customers may report various issues in the vehicle, to include: Bluetooth Malfunctions Head Unit...
- A coolant line running from the front of the engine could make contact with the belt tensioner pulley.
- Delivery Stop Swivel Bearing
- The electric motor in the engine cooling fan may become internally blocked.
- Under certain circumstances, the inner liner of the tire may become detached, which can result in a slow...
- Delivery stop: passenger air bag
- Heat Management Module Return
- Delivery stop: seat sensor
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