2023 BMW X1 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
77 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X1. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 67Service campaign 8Warranty extension 2
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning…B120326 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 10, 2026
- 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
- BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September …B120326 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 11, 2026
- 1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 – 65 mph can be heard from the rear axle. Seeattached video “V33 01 26 Humming” and “V33 02 26 Clicking”…B330126 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 18, 2026
- As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the author…B340425 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2025
- Emissions recall 25e-a02: program control unitsB120425 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2025
- A “knocking/thumping” noise can be heard during left/right steering wheel movements while stationary or atlow speeds, and can also be felt in the steering wheel. The noise occurs a…B360225 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 2, 2025
- A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regul…B513019 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 29, 2025
- While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “popping” sound is heard from the bottom of the C-pillar area. This can occur on one and/or both sides on the vehicle C-pillars.B410225 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 25, 2025
- As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the author…B120425 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Apr 25, 2025
- As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the author…B340425 · Service campaign · Service Brakes · issued Apr 1, 2025
- Check control message (790) “Emergency gearbox release activated” is displayed immediately after starting the engine. This applies only to U11 equipped with the 7-speed M-DCT trans…B280123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 21, 2025
- The customer states that the air bag warning lamp is illuminated. A fault is stored in the airbag control module ACSM6 for either of the front seats: 930982 - side air bag PASSENGE…B650325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 28, 2025
- Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box.B280224 · Service campaign · Power Train · issued Dec 20, 2024
- Due to a software error in the Basic Central Platform (BCP), Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is no longerpossible.B613024 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Dec 19, 2024
- The tailgate/trunk will not latch when closed.B512924 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2024
- During a parking maneuver with activated Park Distance Control (PDC), intermittently the parking instructions displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) are shown in German…B652924 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 19, 2024
- Customer states they started to receive Check Control messages for the driver’s seat at the end of eachdriving cycle: One or more of the following check control messages (CCM) were…B520224 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2024
- The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. One or both of the following check control mes…B520224 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 31, 2024
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas o…B650924 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Jul 3, 2024
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas o…B651024 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Jun 28, 2024
- While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake.B510324 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 7, 2024
- Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box.B280224 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 24, 2024
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas o…B651024 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 21, 2024
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas o…B650924 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 20, 2024
- The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park but…B610323 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 26, 2024
- The tailgate sporadically fails to open when signaled via- The interior button (driverâ  s door panel) Button on key fob The switch on the tailgate (inside or outside) In some c…B511024 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 15, 2024
- After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error m…B611124 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 25, 2024
- The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. One or both of the following check control mes…B520224 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 22, 2024
- The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis.B612723 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2024
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.B310122 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 14, 2024
- An interference noise (rattling noise) can be heard near the rear center seatâ  s safety belt feed trim (circled) in the headliner.B510624 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Mar 7, 2024
- The Early Quality Feedback process is used to detect customer-relevant faults at an early stage. Thisenables rapid defect elimination in production and the fastest possible provisi…B610527 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 14, 2024
- Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: T…B410523 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 2, 2024
- Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: T…B410523 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 22, 2024
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas o…B650224 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 18, 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
- The windshield may mist over when it is raining while driving in Eco Pro mode At an outside temperature between 50 F and 55 F, the seat heating remains cold despite thepre-temperat…B640123 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 21, 2023
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 20, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between July 4, 2022, and October 26, 2023.B340423 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 20, 2023
- 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 · Equipment · 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
- Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.B661523 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 16, 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 · Electrical System · 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
- When opening the front door(s), a à ¢à  à  clackingà ¢à  à  sound is heard.B511923 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2023
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.B660523 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Oct 19, 2023
- Water ingress from the panoramic sunroof (aka moonroof), either on the front driverâ  s and/or passengerâ  s side.B540223 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 6, 2023
- BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.MCAS4023 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 29, 2023
- The tailgate/trunk will not unlatch or open whensignaled via the interior button (driverà ¢à  à  s door panel)or the key fob.B511123 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Sep 6, 2023
- Intermittently the GPS location in 3 Party Navigation Apps (i.e., Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) will drift fromthe correct location. In addition, the location of the vehicle in th…B840423 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2023
- The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.B612123 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 1, 2023
- Check control message (790) "Emergency gearbox release activated" is displayed immediately after starting the engine.B280123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2023
- ?Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.B631023 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2023
- Given the voice input "Activate ECO PRO mode" via BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant produces the response "I've activated ECO PRO mode", but ECO PRO mode is not actually activated…B652223 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jul 1, 2023
- The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.B520723 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2023
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.B120323 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2023
- Due to a manufacturing defect in the ignition coil BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 1, 2023) on a small number of Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles.B120223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2023
- "After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform Automatic Driving) and cannot be deleted. A Check Control message ""Driver…B661023 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2023
- Contact between the headlamp housing and the front fender can occur, causing paint abrasion.B630623 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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 following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a vehicl…SIB630123 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2023
- Engine cranks but will not start.SIB160323 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2023
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.B660523 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Mar 1, 2023
- Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.B651623 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2023
- The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.B520723 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 1, 2023
- The seat module control unit controls the seat functions. A software error can lead to the loss of the initialization function.B520423 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
- Black resin is leaking from below the outside door handle(s).B510423 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2023
- The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam headlight faulty; The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle t…B630123 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2023
- Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) when diagnosing with ITSA.B160223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2023
- The Smart Opener (SMO) "kick" function must be repeated several times to open or close the rear tailgate. In some cases, unintentional opening or closing of the tailgate may occur.B613222 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 2022
- When starting the vehicle remotely, the radiator blind of the active air flap control remains closed. This results in inadequate climate control in the vehicle interior.B512322 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2022
- A fault in the diagnostic function of the spark plugs may result in an erroneous Check Control (CC) messageand fault memory entry.B120222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2022