2004 BMW X3

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 2004 BMW X3

Recall Date Component Summary
2008-08-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, WILL BE DEACTIVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG “ON-OFF” LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REWORK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT SO THAT EXTERNAL FORCE APPLICATION TO THE SEAT DOES NOT CAUSE A CRACK TO THE MAT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008. BMW WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 BMW X3

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Date Component  
2012-04-22 power options (window/door/seat/roof)
2012-01-08 suspension

139 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 BMW X3

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Date Component  
2006-10-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10169827
2005-12-29 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10146322
2005-10-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10139738
2005-06-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10125003
2017-06-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10994288
2017-05-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10985032
2017-04-25 ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10980426
2016-09-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10906767
2016-08-08 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10894011
2016-12-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10937989
2020-07-08 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11338163
2020-03-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11315666
2020-02-15 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11309334
2020-01-07 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11297731
2020-01-07 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11297680
2018-02-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11075288
2018-11-24 SEATS
ODI Number: 11153549
2018-11-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11144874
2018-01-23 SEATS
ODI Number: 11064382
2018-01-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11063787
2018-01-09 SEATS
ODI Number: 11061525
2017-11-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11043094
2016-02-17 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10836609
2016-01-29 SEATS
ODI Number: 10823182
2015-09-09 SEATS
ODI Number: 10762727
2015-07-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10734073
2015-06-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10723743
2015-05-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10721417
2015-05-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10717789
2015-04-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10713192
2015-02-24 SEATS
ODI Number: 10690316
2015-02-19 SEATS
ODI Number: 10684274
2015-02-12 SEATS
ODI Number: 10682952
2014-12-10 SEATS
ODI Number: 10663386
2014-12-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10661552
2014-11-10 ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10653915
2014-09-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10638266
2014-03-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10575968
2014-02-22 SEATS
ODI Number: 10565390
2013-10-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10549706
2013-08-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10537571
2013-07-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10526357
2013-07-11 STRUCTURE | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
ODI Number: 10524471
2013-06-27 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10522044
2013-06-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10515345
2013-02-21 SEATS
ODI Number: 10499588
2013-01-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10492014
2012-10-04 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10478655
2012-04-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10454331
2012-04-08 SEATS
ODI Number: 10454473
2012-03-27 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10453173
2012-03-19 SEATS
ODI Number: 10452259
2012-02-10 SEATS
ODI Number: 10447402
2012-02-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10449051
2012-02-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10446339
2012-01-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10446035
2012-01-28 SEATS
ODI Number: 10445659
2012-01-24 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10445065
2011-12-23 SEATS
ODI Number: 10441082
2011-09-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10423084
2011-08-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10421389
2011-06-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10407630
2011-03-21 SEATS
ODI Number: 10392308
2011-02-03 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION:FRONT | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10380174
2011-01-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10376369
2010-12-30 SEATS
ODI Number: 10373414
2010-12-03 SEATS
ODI Number: 10369051
2010-12-03 SEATS
ODI Number: 10369038
2010-12-09 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ODI Number: 10369779
2010-11-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10366823
2010-10-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10359450
2010-10-08 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10359861
2010-10-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10358717
2010-07-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10346382
2010-04-28 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 10327889
2010-04-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10326991
2010-03-08 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10317648
2010-02-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10312274
2010-02-05 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10306418
2009-12-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10296813
2009-08-01 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10279035
2009-08-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10281527
2009-07-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10276184
2009-03-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10263766
2008-10-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10245384
2008-10-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10246384
2008-09-04 AIR BAGS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10240874
2008-08-13 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10238012
2008-01-28 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10216302
2007-09-21 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10203670
2007-09-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10203019
2007-08-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | STRUCTURE | TIRES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10200356
2007-02-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10182864
2007-02-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10181980
2007-02-01 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10181311
2007-01-19 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10179141
2006-11-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10173215
2006-09-15 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10168330
2006-10-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10169827
2006-03-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10152365
2006-03-01 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10151505
2006-01-10 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 10147366
2006-01-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10148965
2006-01-19 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10148113
2005-12-19 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 10145632
2005-12-29 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10146322
2005-10-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10139738
2005-10-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10138742
2005-09-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 10136058
2005-09-09 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10136009
2005-08-11 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
ODI Number: 10132455
2005-08-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10133370
2005-08-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10131574
2005-08-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10131573
2005-07-12 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10128468
2005-06-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10125003
2005-07-08 STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
ODI Number: 10124832
2005-06-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10121189
2005-03-28 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10115939
2005-03-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10114496
2005-02-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10112059
2005-03-08 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10109299
2005-01-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10107989
2005-02-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
ODI Number: 10109923
2005-02-02 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10108419
2005-01-03 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10105678
2005-01-18 STEERING
ODI Number: 10106521
2004-12-08 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10102402
2004-10-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10098002
2004-11-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 10100471
2004-11-21 TIRES:BEAD
ODI Number: 10100298
2004-10-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 10096254
2004-10-18 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10095934
2004-10-22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10096209
2004-08-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10086340
2004-06-18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10078431
2012-08-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10470300
2011-12-04 SEATS
ODI Number: 10438500
2011-01-01 SEATS
ODI Number: 10373700
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3 Investigations for 2004 BMW X3

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2008-01-04 2008-12-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2008-01-04 2008-12-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2008-01-04 2008-12-31 AIR BAGS
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

58 Service Alerts for 2004 BMW X3

Date Description
2008-07-01 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE

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2020-04-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-10-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-10-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-01 140000 AIR BAGS

TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-01 140000 AIR BAGS

TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.

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2015-05-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-02-01 140000 AIR BAGS

In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-01-01 140000 AIR BAGS

TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.

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2019-01-01 140100 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.

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2013-07-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several “mechanism sets” which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo
5

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2016-02-01 010000 STEERING

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-01-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent – A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.

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2014-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-05-01 194000 TIRES:VALVE

Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla

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2015-05-01 200000 WHEELS

Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla

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2015-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit repo

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2016-08-01 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a “Drivetrain Malfunction” warning on in the Control Display. There is also
B2

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:

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2018-01-01 220000 SEATS

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY (OC3) MAT FOR SRS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILES

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2015-09-01 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE Possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels &

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2015-09-01 200000 WHEELS

Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE Possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels &

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2018-06-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2010-06-01 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM

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2010-06-01 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM

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2014-10-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

BMW: SOME VEHICLES, WITH 552 OPTION, ARE EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTION OF LED HEADLIGHT ON ONE WHERE IT FLICKERS ON AN DOFF DURING DRIVING AND THE CONTROL CHECK MESSAGE IS INDICATING DEFECTIVE DRIVING LIGHT OR PARKING LIGHT. *PE

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2011-08-01 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEFECT IN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER THAT FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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2012-12-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW: DSC WARNING LIGHT IS ON. THE WARNING LAMPS FOR DSC, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THERE MAY ALSO BE A WARNING IN THE CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. *JS

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2009-09-01 010000 STEERING

BMW: THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MUST BE ADJUSTED AFTER CERTAIN REPAIR WORK IS PERFORMED, SUCH AS A WHEEL ALIGNMENT OR CODING/PROGRAMMING OF THE DXC MODULE. DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR OF THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, THE DXC WARNING MAY BE DISPLA

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2008-07-01 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE

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2008-07-01 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE

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2008-07-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE

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2010-08-01 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM

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2009-12-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW VEHICLES: DELAYED UPSHIFT MAY OCCUR UPHILL IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, USUALLY AFTER GOING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE, AND STAYS IN EITHER 3RD OR 4TH GEAR TOO LONG. CALIBRATON SENSITIVITY IN THE HILL RECOGNITION P

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2005-04-21 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

PANORAMIC ROOF WON’T CLOSE FROM THE VENT POSITION. *EH

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2013-01-01 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. BMW F25, AND F30 MODELS. *KB

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2011-07-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM

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2004-03-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT (TCU) MISSING FROM VEHICLE, BUT NOT INCLUDED IN SERVICE ACTION. INCLUDES BMW 3 SERIES 2004. *TT

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2009-12-01 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL

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2013-03-01 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB

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2014-07-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

BMW: IN SOME VEHICLES, WHEN THE K CAN2 WIRING IS SHORTED, NO COMMUNICATION WITH ANY CONTROL MODULES (BOX ELECTRONICS, TELEMATIC CONTROL MODULE,CAR ACCESS SYSTEM, RADIO/NAVIGATION, CENTRAL GATEWAY MODEL OR FOOTWELL MODULE) DURING VEHICLE TE

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2009-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED-FC 23F4 MAP THERMOSTAT. IN SOME VEHICLES HAVE INSUFFICIENT HEAT. E90, E91 (3 SERIES), E60, E61 (5 SERIES) 3/06 AND E83 (X3 SERIES) 9/08. *PE

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2009-10-01 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED-FC 23F4 MAP THERMOSTAT. IN SOME VEHICLES HAVE INSUFFICIENT HEAT. E90, E91 (3 SERIES), E60, E61 (5 SERIES) 3/06 AND E83 (X3 SERIES) 9/08. *PE

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2009-10-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED-FC 23F4 MAP THERMOSTAT. IN SOME VEHICLES HAVE INSUFFICIENT HEAT. E90, E91 (3 SERIES), E60, E61 (5 SERIES) 3/06 AND E83 (X3 SERIES) 9/08. *PE

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2008-04-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BMW: REPLACE THE CHAIN TENSIONING RAIL BEARING BOLT THAT COULD COME LOOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. MODELS E60 (5 SERIES), E70 (X5 SERIES), E83 (X3 SERIES), E9X (3 SERIES). *PE

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2011-08-01 140000 AIR BAGS

BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE

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2010-07-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: SIX DIFFERENT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE M54 ENGINE COULD HAVE VALVE COVERS BREAK IN COLD WEATHER AND RUIN THE ENGINE. THIS IS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *RM

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2010-11-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE

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2010-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE

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2010-11-01 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE

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