2018 BMW X1 service bulletins & manufacturer communications

98 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW X1. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original fir…
  B010224 · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Jun 26, 2026
• The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-servic…
  B010224 · Warranty extension · Engine · issued May 5, 2026
• The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as deter…
  B011924 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2025
• The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as deter…
  B01192024 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 2024
• The “End of life” or “Emergency call system error” Check Control message appears in the vehicle. The following fault memory entry is stored: B7F341 – Emergency battery: Hardware fa…
  B840324 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 12, 2024
• Evap system purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150
  B010224 · Warranty extension · Engine · issued May 2, 2024
• Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
  B640416 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 19, 2024
• 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. Thi…
  B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
• Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply…
  B521723 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 2, 2024
• Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: …
  B160623 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 20, 2023
• Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative .During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply…
  B521723 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 11, 2023
• When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
  B612723 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2023
• Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ  s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical…
  B653423 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 22, 2023
• Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop.
  B120723 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 17, 2023
• The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
  B612123 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 16, 2023
• When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
  B612723 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 13, 2023
• The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
  B513218 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 8, 2023
• Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
  B660523 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 19, 2023
• After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
  B651523 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2023
• Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
  B514616 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2023
• The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE…
  B840822 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
  B610323 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2023
• While driving on rough roads, a knocking sound can be heard coming from top of the instrument panel (aka dashboard) in the bulkhead area.
  B510323 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• During load reversal or taking off from a stop, there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area.
  B220322 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2022
• During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.
  B220222 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2022
• The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) fu…
  SIB840622 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2022
• The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or near full lock, e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or accelerating with a medium to…
  SIB330122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2022
• Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculat…
  SIB640222 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2022
• The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are closed and locked. The locking operation of the doors is not affec…
  B611721 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2022
• The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
  B170121 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2022
• Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
  B640416 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2022
• Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 "door open" appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is n…
  B611721 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 1, 2021
• Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
  B640621 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2021
• The contactless tailgate opening/closing function (Smart Opener) is inoperative.
  SIB 61 10 21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2021
• Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/ai…
  B640621 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2021
• Customer states the Central Information Display is flickering and the picture is shifting.
  B650821 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2021
• TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule…
  B840121 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2021
• DOOR PAINT STREAKS: Streaks are found running mostly vertically down along the door outer skin from the lower window trim. This can affect any of the 4 side doors.
  B510421 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2021
• Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain: Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain. Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
  B640416 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2020
• Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faul…
  B612315 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2020
• CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's …
  B640520 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2020
• BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior …
  B640420 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2020
• CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's …
  B640520 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2020
• BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS DEACTIVATED: A buzzing noise is heard when the air conditioning (A/C) is deactivated while the vehicle is in park or neutral. Prior …
  B640420 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE BODY DOMAIN CONTROL (BDC) UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On-Board Diagnostic …
  B340820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2020
• DELIVERY STOP - OBD ACCESS IN DSC CONTROL UNIT: Aftermarket scan tools cannot read fault codes in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit via the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) socket.…
  B340820 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued Aug 1, 2020
• NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best n…
  B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
• TAILGATE MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING: Customer may complaint of any the following scenarios: When operating the tailgate by using any of the tailgate buttons, the movement …
  B610620 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2020
• NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE: All vehicles except the F48 (X1): While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside…
  B160319 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2020
• F48 FUEL TANK VENT/PURGE VALVE LTD WARRANTY EXTENSION: This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
  B010419 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Jun 1, 2020
• CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharg…
  B610520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2020
• TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All mode…
  B130420 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2020
• ROUGH RUNNING IMMEDIATELY AFTER A COLD START: Immediately after a cold start the engine may run roughly during the catalyst heating period. Depending on the severity of this situat…
  B122117 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2020
• CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are …
  B840214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2020
• AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no …
  B652214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2020
• CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. T…
  B610920 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued Apr 1, 2020
• TAILGATE MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 06 20 dated February 2020. Customer may complaint of any the following …
  B610620 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2020
• CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at s…
  B610520 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2020
• TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate…
  B513016 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2020
• SAFETY BELT WARNING GONG SOUNDS AFTER UNBUCKLING WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. After a vehicle has been programmed to an I-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than I-level 20-03-…
  B720220 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 1, 2020
• Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B64 04 16 dated March 2016. The condensate drain hose is blocke…
  B640416 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2020
• TAILGATE MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. Customer may complaint of any the following scenarios: When operating the tailgate by using any of the tailgate buttons the movement s…
  B610620 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2020
• CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharg…
  B610520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2020
• MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. After engine start the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and Check Control message (ID 29) "Engine fault! Power loss" are displaye…
  B120420 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2020
• Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Start-up: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B32 02 14 dated November 2016. The power-assiste…
  B320214 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2020
• DME FAULT CODE 1B8004 ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST(EAC) SENSOR: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B13 02 18 dated April 2018. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp …
  B130218 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2020
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following f…
  B111219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2020
• SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in t…
  B011319 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2020
• NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back s…
  B522219 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 2019
• THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, VEHICLE DOESNT START AGAIN AFTER SWITCHING THE ENGINE OFF.: On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.
  B611018 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2018
• PHONE CONTACTS: HEADUNIT BASIC 2 SORTING ORDER: Improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the Central Information Display (CID), upon connecting to the veh…
  B840918 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2018
• CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
  B840214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2018
• DEACTIVATION OF CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING AND CLOSING: Customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing (Smart Opener) deactivated.
  B660717 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jul 1, 2018
• BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is star…
  B120418 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2018
• COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.: If either the head unit (NBT-EVO or ENTRY-NAV-EVO) or the Body Domain Controller (BDC) are …
  B651316 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
• 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 …
  B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
• MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
  B520318 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2018
• Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
  B840616 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2018
• NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START: Navigation system will not start at all or the: ÒNavigation system startsÓ message is permanently displ…
  B651117 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2018
• 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 …
  B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2018
• IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
  B840718 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2018
• CHECK CONTROL STATES REMOTE KEY IS MISSING WHEN THE KEY IS LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE: Only affects vehicles that have been programmed with ISTA 4.10.1x and I-level 18-03-511 or 18-03-…
  B660918 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2018
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
  B621215 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2018
• BASIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: DATE ERRONEOUSLY ADJUSTS BY ITSELF: The calendar date in the instrument cluster adjusts itself forward approximately one to two days.
  B620318 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2018
• HORN VIBRATES WHEN BEING USED: When the horn is being used, it vibrates and causes a buzzing/droning noise
  B610718 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2018
• HUMMING NOISE DURING SMOOTH ACCELERATION: A humming, vibration noise is heard during smooth acceleration to 2000 rpm.
  B512317 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2018
• VEHICLES WITH ENTRY NAVIGATION MAP 2017-2 ABORT PROGRAMMING: While installing the 2017-2 Europe and North America maps update with ISTA 4 software older than 4.08.3x, the installat…
  B650418 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2018
• HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
  B630516 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2018
• EXPOSED FOAM IS VISIBLE UNDER THE FRONT SEAT: Exposed foam is visible under the optional front sport seat or in rear footwell as shown in the picture.
  B520118 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Mar 1, 2018
• TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
  B513016 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Mar 1, 2018
• ROUGH RUNNING AND VARIOUS VANOS FAULTS STORED: The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough at idle and while driving.
  B120818 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2018
• CONNECTEDDRIVE-REMOTE SERVICES DO NOT FUNCTION: Remote Services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in t…
  B840618 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2018
• BLUETOOTH AND USB AUDIO PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS MISSING - IPHONE: Playlists, song titles, etc. from iPhone do not display on Head Unit Basic 2.
  B840418 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2018
• CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens / c…
  B662317 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2018
• Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
  B840314 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2018
• REMOTE KEY WILL NOT OPEN OR START VEHICLE: Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span.
  B660118 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2018
• TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
  B513016 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2018
• Entry evo head unit will not play mp3 formatted cd's: data cdõs (encoded as mp3õs) can not be played.
  B652517 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2017