2021 BMW X5 technical service bulletins
290 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2021 BMW X5, including 5 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...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or...
- A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator...
- 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...
- The manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually...
- In the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device (circled) may have been usedfor the mounting...
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears
- The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the...
- A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor...
- A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have...
- Class action settlement: F95 F96 G05 G06 G07 front center console cupholder
- The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off...
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears
- A rattling noise can be heard emanating from the area of the rear seat backrest of the second row ofseats
- The seat leather upholstery detaches from the front of the thigh support (aka knee bolster) of either...
- After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive...
- Deactivated: Currently investigating other components that maybe playing a factors besides what is...
- 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...
- Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care
- 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...
- 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 roller sunshade (aka sun protection or sunblind) of the front panoramic sunroof is bunching up during...
- Check Engine light is on IHKA has stored fault 80131C âIHKA: 12V voltage sensor plausibilityâ
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)....
- Situation
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Two areas of the third-row seat backrest that may
- Emergency Stop Assistant is activated
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class...
- Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer...
- This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in...
- A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor...
- The interior lights in the rear of the passenger area do not work.
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears.
- ?During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: KNEE AIRBAG.
- ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop for BMW X5, X6, X7, and 7 Series sedan vehicles that were produced...
- ?A software error may
- ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- ?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.
- 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...
- BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021
- A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
- Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
- Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed
- The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still
- Interim Class Action Settlement F95/96, G05/G06/G07 front center console cupholder United States District...
- DSCi units which potentially have a faulty hydraulic valve were installed in the vehicles
- In the affected vehicles, faulty spindle drives for the tailgate (lower section) may have been installed,...
- 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
- The reading lights for the second and third row seating activate automatically without customer input.
- 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...
- Tire noise from the front axle in the 30 to 50 mph speed range.
- The hazard light (aka emergency flasher) button gets stuck in the ON or OFF position when actuated.
- 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...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the...
- There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving...
- When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or...
- It is not possible to get into the third-row seating.
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: 2nd row head restraints.
- During a service visit, a new BDC control unit was installed in the affected vehicle
- The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever
- In SPORT mode, a black square appears in the RPM gauge (tachometer) section of the instrument cluster display.
- 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).
- Engine Variants Updated.
- There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving...
- Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt...
- Check control message (CCM) 183 Windscreen wiper malfunction is displayed.
- Due to component-related supply issues, the central information displays (CID) in some of the Model Year...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles...
- After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or...
- Coolant leaking from the engine compartment
- 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...
- The saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term.
- Uneven ambient lighting emission (bright spots/dark spots) on the door trim panel.
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- When returning the 2nd row seat 60/40 seat from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching the...
- Customer states that they always hear a whistle (air noise) coming from the rear B pillar vent(s) when the...
- Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors...
- Windscreen Seal BMW AG Has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 19, 2022) on a small number of Model...
- One of the center console armrest doors is slow to open, instead of both opening evenly at the same time.
- Noise is heard from the seat frame/rail assembly
- After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror...
- After programming, the
- The incorrect Bluetooth module was installed in the headunit
- Delivery Stop: Roof fin
- The seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing is separating from the vehicle.
- The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
- Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine
- The driver's side (left rear) of the 60/40 split 2nd row seat may intermittently not fully latch into...
- When returning the 2nd row seat 60% (left) side from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching the...
- When returning the 2nd row seat 40% (right) side from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching...
- The passenger's side (right rear) of the 60/40 split 2nd row seat may intermittently not fully latch into...
- The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can
- On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while...
- 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...
- Symptom 1: There are traces of coolant leaking under the vehicle, or there is significant pressure...
- The sound output intermittently drops out entirely
- Driver Assistance reduced checked control message (CCM) appears
- The fuel gauge may indicate the incorrect fuel level (full and reserve).
- 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...
- This bulletin outlines known areas of possible functional issues, operational noise, or wind noise for the...
- A wind noise can be heard when driving at highway speeds from the area around the lower windshield.
- Electrical system
- Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
- 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 belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the...
- Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug
- This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 11) replaces TRI B52 23 19 dated February 20212
- 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
- Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
- Sport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster
- On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while...
- 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...
- During manufacturing, the evaporative lines for the EVAP system may have been routed incorrectly
- A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roads...
- Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 29, 2022) on three (3) Model Year 2022 BMW X5 SAV...
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- The Driver Attention Camera (DCS) setting is missing or greyed out
- In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU)...
- A fuel leak may develop from the fuel tank.
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner...
- With the launch of the G05 (X5) Sports Activity Vehicle in August 2018, a new style of networked seats was...
- After performing vehicle test, fault code 80422D "self-leveling suspension missing slave" will not clear.
- Due to a manufacturing defect, the vehicles were built without the engine oil label
- 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...
- The customer states that the vehicle locks itself when the last door was closed, even though the remote...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles...
- SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 performing an engine oil service on vehicles equipped with a S63M engine the ETK states to use...
- When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox...
- DSCi units which potentially have a faulty hydraulic valve were installed in the vehicles
- Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic...
- Noise is heard from the seat frame/rail assembly when activating the seat motors.
- Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the...
- The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle...
- The tailgate will not completely open and will not close completely
- The center console (armrest) may not open.
- The BMW key card cannot be activated
- The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID)....
- 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed if: a) The vehicle has been...
- The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953)
- 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...
- The hose clamp connecting the fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank may have been positioned incorrectly
- When starting the vehicle vehicle at standstill, various yellow Check Control Messages CCMs appear
- On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is...
- Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- 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
- Moisture in the driver footwell and/or passenger footwell when the air conditioning (A/C) is activated.
- B58 engine: engine oil filter removal procedure and tools
- PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY: A software error intermittently causes a continuous...
- HU-H3 mgu resets due to bluetooth connection with samsung android 11
- Remote control is not detected
- Bmw connecteddrive services are not available
- Remote 3D view not available
- Knocking noise from the rear axle over uneven road surfaces: .
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal...
- Increased effort required to open doors
- Wipers activated when the vehicle is in a drive-through car wash
- Bmw remote software upgrade is not offered for installation
- Second row seat leather cloudy/discolored
- Sunroof not initialized
- Sunroof water leak diagnosis
- Accessories do not power up from the front 12 v power socket plug
- Programing the dual storage system and replace it if necessary
- LED light carpet is dim or distorted
- Top view camera image is misaligned
- Seat fails to initialize due to missing end stop
- OUTER HEADREST SECOND ROW: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop on certain Model Year 2021 BMW X5 SAV and X7...
- VOLT BATTERY MAINTENANCE: 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed if:...
- Condensation in taillight
- Sporadic failure or cracking noise in bass speakers
- Replace all the ignition coils
- Battery does not charge with external charger and closed hood
- Checking the dual storage system and replace if necessary
- Frony door panel LED failures
- False alarm activation triggered by interior ultrasound sensor
- Bmw remote software upgrade is not offered for installation
- Replace all the ignition coils
- ?TANK VENTILATION DIAGNOSIS: There is software error in the diagnosis of the fuel tank ventilation valve
- Thigh support upholstery detaches from seat
- Sunroof not initialized
- When locking vehicle, doors are locked but vehicle is not secured
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with fault memory CDC152
- ?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...
- ?NO PREVIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED IN THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT: The rear seat entertainment screens do not...
- ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs...
- Remote control is not detected
- Tank ventilation diagnosis
- Fuel filler door will not open
- When locking vehicle, doors are locked but vehicle is not secured
- Checking the dual storage system and replace if necessary
- 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
- Active cruise control - unexpected deceleration
- Surround view - parking view images displayed incorrectly
- Top view camera
- GROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard...
- Hole in leather at side lock bolt, 2ND row 60/40 split bench seat
- Seat heating not activated when engine is started using remote starting system
- Accessories do not power on
- Wipers activated when the vehicle is in a drive-through car wash
- Failure of the electric steering column adjustment at higher cabin temperature
- Service action
- KIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be...
- Backrest misalignment of 60/40 second row seat
- Service action - checking the dual storage system and replace if necessary
- Center console / cup holder gets hot when the heat is on
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