2020 BMW X6 M technical service bulletins
159 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2020 BMW X6 M.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Engine Return
- 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...
- 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 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)....
- Emergency Stop Assistant is activated
- 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.
- ?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...
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system...
- A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
- 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
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or...
- 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...
- Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
- 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.
- 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
- 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...
- The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
- The Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors...
- Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
- When using Comfort Access 2.0 feature Lock when walking away, the vehicle locks itself even though the...
- The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- 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.
- 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...
- BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians
- Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug
- Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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)...
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner...
- 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...
- The customer states that the vehicle locks itself when the last door was closed, even though the remote...
- SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 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)....
- The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953)
- When the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up...
- When starting the vehicle vehicle at standstill, various yellow Check Control Messages CCMs appear
- Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- 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
- Bmw remote software upgrade is not offered for installation
- Second row seat leather cloudy/discolored
- Sunroof not initialized
- Accessories do not power up from the front 12 v power socket plug
- Top view camera image is misaligned
- Seat fails to initialize due to missing end stop
- Sporadic failure or cracking noise in bass speakers
- Replace all the ignition coils
- Replace all the ignition coils
- ?TANK VENTILATION DIAGNOSIS: There is software error in the diagnosis of the fuel tank ventilation valve
- When locking vehicle, doors are locked but vehicle is not secured
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with fault memory CDC152
- ?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...
- Remote control is not detected
- Tank ventilation diagnosis
- When locking vehicle, doors are locked but vehicle is not secured
- 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...
- Seat heating not activated when engine is started using remote starting system
- Accessories do not power on
- Failure of the electric steering column adjustment at higher cabin temperature
- Service action
- New ECU validation needed after replacing certain control modules
- Accessories do not power on
- Head unit resets when navigation is used in certain locations
- Lane departure warning - steering intervention too strong
- Comfort access and comfort go not possible
- Remote control is not detected
- The underfloor bracing was not correctly tightened by the additional 90 required to meet the torque...
- Instrument cluster and onboard computer intermittently inoperative
- Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data
- Bmw connecteddrive apps are no longer available after programming
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