2025 BMW X3 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
120 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW X3. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 89Service campaign 29Warranty extension 2
- In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep error is presen…B611526 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2026
- Fastening Elements ReturnB064326 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 22, 2026
- Shaft ReturnB063826 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2026
- Starter Generator ReturnB063926 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 13, 2026
- 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…B010324 · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Jun 29, 2026
- If BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a newkey cycle starts, the Intelligent Personal Assistant is deactivated and…B651826 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2026
- 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 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Jun 19, 2026
- After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.B651726 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 17, 2026
- The voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the activation ofIconic Sounds.B651226 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 13, 2026
- The front seat backrest has a blotchydiscolored haze.B520326 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 13, 2026
- Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .B320925 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Jun 13, 2026
- A “groaning” noise is heard from the tailgatewhen driving on rough roads.B511225 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 12, 2026
- During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In…B610126 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2026
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errorsB651426 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 4, 2026
- Check Control message and a minimally changed steering feelB320226 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Jun 4, 2026
- Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel.B320925 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Apr 20, 2026
- Check Control message and a minimally changed steering feel.B320226 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Apr 20, 2026
- After updating the vehicle to I-level …25-07-5XX, the spoken language of the navigation instructions changes from the set language for the voice assistant without the customer init…B651226 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 13, 2026
- The customer reports that the Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) does not respond to the "Hey BMW" wake up word, or to the push-to-talk (aka voice activation) button on the steer…B650926 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 6, 2026
- Under certain conditions when driving, the underbody baffles may not completely prevent water ingress. To correct this, the underbody baffles will be re-sealed.InVeh-InApp-Comm · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 25, 2026
- Delivery stop: steering gearB320226 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Mar 24, 2026
- Program control units (obd)B120326 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 19, 2026
- After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries …B630925 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 18, 2026
- On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visible…B512224 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 18, 2026
- After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habits”function no longer work.B650826 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 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
- During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In…B610126 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 20, 2026
- In Augmented View, the arrows are rotated by 180° (shown inverted below) when displayed on the CentralInformation Display (CID).B650326 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2026
- While driving on rough surfaces, a “creaking” noise can be heard from the B-pillar trim panels.B510326 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 17, 2026
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Faile…B652725 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 11, 2026
- The steering gear, which transmits the rotational movement of the steering wheel to the front wheels, must be replaced. Two sensors record the driver's steering requirements and ma…InVehicle-InApp-Comm · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 5, 2026
- SITUATION During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will …B610126 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 2, 2026
- Roller Blind ReturnB061226 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 28, 2026
- Wiring Harness ReturnB060726 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 22, 2026
- There is a matte “veil” or milky stain on theexterior mirror glass.B511924 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Jan 22, 2026
- The customer returns after taking delivery of anew G45 X3 SAV, with a piece of the air bagwarning hang tag stuck between the centraldisplay screen upon attempting the tag’sremoval.…B650126 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 22, 2026
- When turning left, a “creaking” noise may be heard from the EPS when near the steering wheel end stop.The noise occurs at speeds less than 10 mph.B320126 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 22, 2026
- The center console armrest unlock button(arrow) pops out when attempting to open,and/or when closing the center consolearmrestB510226 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 21, 2026
- Door ReturnB060326 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 17, 2026
- When driving over a bump (compression and rebound), a “click”-type noise may occur in the area of thefront axle. The noise can be heard on the control arm rubber mount under torsio…B310226 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 17, 2026
- While using BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the activation word (“Hey BMW”) must be reactivated afterevery terminal change, BMW Remote Software Upgrade; or customer profile cha…B650226 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2026
- After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audib…B652025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2026
- Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .B320925 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Jan 10, 2026
- A reference label for the tailgate SmartOpener (SMO) function (aka “touchless open,or “kick to open”) was mistakenly applied tothe bottom edge of the tailgate trim panel(either of …B510126 · Service campaign · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 6, 2026
- After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries …B630925 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 18, 2025
- Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .B320925 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Dec 16, 2025
- Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing.B111025 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 12, 2025
- RSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 3…B652725 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 19, 2025
- 1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desiredtemperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2. Th…B640525 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 14, 2025
- Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .B320925 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Oct 31, 2025
- After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, currently connected Bluetooth devices are not able to automatically reconnect to the head unit 6 (HU-H6).B652425 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 9, 2025
- Occasionally the SiriusXM (aka SXM) Satellite Radio may be unavailable in the head unit 6 (HU-H6).B652325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 9, 2025
- In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the cu…B840625 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 3, 2025
- While using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) to initiate a phone call to a specific contact, eitheranother contact is dialed, or the IPA cannot locate the requested con…B652225 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 3, 2025
- Delivery Stop - Wiring HarnessB611825 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Sep 23, 2025
- Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the drive…B340825 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 2025
- Delivery Stop - Steering GearB320925 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Sep 18, 2025
- After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properlyB630925 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 9, 2025
- After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to25-07-5xx, the temperature display at thebottom of the Central Information Display (CID)may display the incorrect color for thetemperat…B641025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 9, 2025
- 1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2. T…B640525 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 8, 2025
- On the main door seal, detachment behavior can be detected in the sealing joint area. Overtime, the sealing material continues to detach more and more, which can cause the seal to …B512224 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 30, 2025
- 1-Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2-Custome…B640525 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 28, 2025
- After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audib…B652025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2025
- A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering. The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area.B410424 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 20, 2025
- On G45 vehicles built with option codes 552 (Full LED Lights with Cornering Lights), or 3MF (M Shadowline Lights), the headlights’ height setting might not be adjusted correctly.B630525 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 20, 2025
- When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown ) , there is a noticeable lack of …B511125 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 20, 2025
- While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. Doors open and close stiffly.B510324 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 20, 2025
- Oil Line ReturnB064325 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 19, 2025
- Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.B631023 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 19, 2025
- In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not be able to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to conn…B651025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2025
- 1-Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2-Custome…B640525 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 11, 2025
- When the rear-view camera display is activated, moving objects appear to be juddering in the image.B660925 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Jul 14, 2025
- After engine warm up there is a rattling noise coming from the rear muffler. During diagnosis, the rattle goesaway if the vehicle is put on a lift.B180225 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 10, 2025
- The vehicle alarm will randomly activate on its own.B611125 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 2025
- In certain situations, a newly installed central woofer(s) (bass speaker) will not function.B651325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2025
- After the software upgrade to …24-11-5xx, the customer is no longer able to log onto Alexa in the vehicle.The system reacts to the customer’s voice (a blue line appears on the cent…B651425 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2025
- There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loadsB270220 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 6, 2025
- G45 vehicles built with option codes 552 (Full LED Lights with Cornering Lights), or 3MF (M ShadowlineLights), the headlights’ height setting might not be adjusted correctly.B630325 · Service campaign · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 6, 2025
- Windshield wiping quality has decreased or the wiper arm is contacting the hood.B610925 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Jun 6, 2025
- Emissions recall 25e-a03: program contol units (dme)B120125 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 6, 2025
- Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once ever…B653524 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 3, 2025
- Customer may discover that after a sleep cycle, any paired Bluetooth devices may have been deleted from the head unit and any personalized menu settings may have been set back to f…B651625 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 2, 2025
- 48V Battery Threaded ConnectionsB610525 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 31, 2025
- Inspection and Return - Diffuser TrimB063325 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 23, 2025
- Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.B640525 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 22, 2025
- In certain situations, during the first 40 seconds of vehicle operation, the turn signal sound may be delayedor out of sync with the visual indicator.B651225 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 20, 2025
- Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.B640525 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued May 15, 2025
- In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not beable to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to conne…B651025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 14, 2025
- In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not beable to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to conne…B651025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2025
- Sufficient grease was not applied to the left rear axle shaft. The velocity joints could overheat after a short amount of drivingB330225 · Service campaign · Power Train · issued May 12, 2025
- Under certain circumstances, the inner liner of the tire may become detached, which can result in a slowloss of inflation pressure. This loss in inflation pressure is detected and …B360224 · Service campaign · Wheels · issued May 2, 2025
- A squeaking sound is heard when folding either of the exterior mirrors assemblies in or out.B510224 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 22, 2025
- Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.B640525 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 21, 2025
- The pins for the pull handle may have not been correctly plastic welded to the front passenger door panel.B510525 · Service campaign · Structure · issued Apr 15, 2025
- Delivery Stop: Front Brake DiscB340425DS · Service campaign · Service Brakes · issued Apr 9, 2025
- Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.B640525 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 9, 2025
- The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant does not activate or once activated does not acknowledge voicecommands.B650125 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 2, 2025
- Delivery Stop - 48V Battery Threaded ConnectionsB610525 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Mar 24, 2025
- Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.B631023 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 21, 2025
- Starter ReturnB061325 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 21, 2025
- Delivery Stop - DriveshaftB260125 · Service campaign · Power Train · issued Mar 6, 2025
- Windshield Cleaning Container ReturnB061425 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Mar 5, 2025
- The customer states: The driver’s seat will not return to its last saved position. No seat memory. The heated seats settings in the menu are missing/different than in their previou…B520525 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 28, 2025
- BMW Service Action - Tailgate Lock B51 04 25B510425A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 22, 2025
- The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.B510824 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Feb 14, 2025
- Delivery Stop Door PanelB510525 · Service campaign · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2025
- Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate may not completely lock afterclosing it.B510425 · Service campaign · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2025
- The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant does not activate or once activated does not acknowledge voice commands.B650125 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 16, 2025
- After the vehicle has been programmed with either RSU (Remote Software Update) or ISTA (I-Level 24-07-5xx), the ambient light on the door panel speakers will only illuminate in whi…B630424 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 10, 2025
- While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake.B510324 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 7, 2025
- A squeaking sound is heard when folding either of the exterior mirrors assemblies in or out.B510224 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 7, 2025
- Customers may report various issues in the vehicle, to include: Bluetooth Malfunctions Head Unit Performance Telephony MalfunctionsB654024 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Dec 27, 2024
- A coolant line running from the front of the engine could make contact with the belt tensioner pulley.B170624 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Nov 27, 2024
- Delivery Stop Swivel BearingB310724 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Nov 22, 2024
- Under certain circumstances, the inner liner of the tire may become detached, which can result in a slow loss of inflation pressure. This loss in inflation pressure is detected and…B360224 · Service campaign · Unknown / Other · issued Oct 31, 2024
- The electric motor in the engine cooling fan may become internally blocked.B170524 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Oct 31, 2024
- Delivery stop: passenger air bagB653024 · Service campaign · Air Bags · issued Oct 12, 2024
- Heat Management Module ReturnB067724 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 11, 2024
- Delivery stop: seat sensorB520624 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Oct 10, 2024