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Service bulletins for the 2020 BMW X3

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

286 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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B5130162020-04-20. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; PARKING BRAKE. 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 may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
B5109202020-04-20. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; BACK OVER PREVENTION; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VISIBILITY. G01 WIND NOISE DIAGNOSIS: Customer complaint of hissing or wind noise present in the interior of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph. CAUSE The following areas and defects may cause this complaint: 1. A pillar gutter trim not correctly installed. 2. Door seal not correctly installed or a gap exists between the seal and the body. 3. Side view mirror cover deformity. 4. Improper door adjustment. 5. Side view mirror assembly to door alignment and triangle seal deformity.
B5107202020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. UNINTENDED HATCH ACTIVATION AFTER CONVERSION: The hatch may unintentionally open.
B3405172020-04-20. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
B1213182020-04-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated September 2019. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
B1207202020-04-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME): BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 5 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW vehicles that were produced starting on February 14 2018. Vehicles that are currently being produced will be added to this campaign daily until March 22 2020. Vehicles produced on March 23 2020 and onward will not be affected. An error in the digital motor electronics (DME) onboard diagnostic (OBD) software data status.
B1201202020-04-20. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER; LANE DEPARTURE. ENGINE: FAULTS FOR TURBOCHARGER ELECTRIC WASTEGATE STORED IN THE DME: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B12 01 20 dated January 2020. The engine malfunction warning (MIL) is illuminated and one of the following fault codes is stored in the DME.
B6105202020-03-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
B1101202020-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 01 20 dated February 2020. On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing. The engine oil filter is broken. The paper is torn and the lower plastic section is stuck in the engine oil filter housing (1).
B8402202020-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
B8401202020-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive app Remote services Remote 3D View Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) Weather News Software error in Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
B6621192020-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; STEERING. LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING): STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION NOT STRONG This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B66 21 19 dated December 2019. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) steering wheel vibration is perceived as being not strong enough even with the strongest setting selected via the iDrive menu. Software in the vibration actuator and /or steering wheel component.
B6608172020-02-18. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated March 2018. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can be activated by either: 1. Selecting reverse with the shift selector 2. Camera activation via the button on the center console Camera function returns after a terminal change. Note: This error situation can rarely if ever be duplicated on demand. Head-unit interface software start-up synchronization error for the rear view camera.
B1201202020-02-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. FAULTS FOR TURBOCHARGER ELECTRIC WASTEGATE STORED IN THE DME. The engine malfunction warning (MIL) is illuminated and one of the following fault codes is stored in the DME. 123518 - electrical wastegate valve 2 wastegate valve: stiff movement And/or 120408 - charging pressure control: Switch-off as a secondary reaction CAUSE The DME has an adaptation error when calculating the setpoint values of the two electric wastegates.
B1115192020-02-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SERVICE ACTION: S58T ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE OIL DEFLECTOR SCREWS: The engine oil deflector screws may have been tightened to the wrong torque.
B1112192020-02-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 faults may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault code Control module Fault code text 213A2B DME Increment wheel adaption faulty This situation is not associated with any drivability complaints and only affects vehicles built with a Factory I-level of 19-07-500 and later. An unfavorable DME diagnostic calibration may cause the fault code to be stored. In most circumstances this will cause the MIL to be illuminated.
B0113192020-02-18. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. 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 the rear of the vehicle while driving. The plastic mounting tabs for the rear tail light assembly housing(s) may become too brittle and crack to the point where the hold down nut(s) can no longer keep the housing(s) in place.
B6629192020-01-21. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE; BACK OVER PREVENTION. TOP VIEW CAMERA: IMAGE IS MISALIGNED. The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side passenger side or both. The arrow identifies the line which is shown as not parallel or straight alongside the vehicle. Side view camera loose fitment in the exterior mirror bracket causing changes to the top view image.
B6621192020-01-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; LANE DEPARTURE. LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING) STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION NOT STRONG: Lane Departure Warning (LDW) steering wheel vibration is perceived as being not strong enough even with the strongest setting selected via the iDrive menu. Software in the vibration actuator and /or steering wheel component.
B6210192020-01-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. INCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximum of 1 year old. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
B6209192020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle. After a restart normal functionality is restored. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
B6205192020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. COMPASS NO LONGER VISIBLE IN THE KOMBI AFTER PROGRAMMING: Integration level updated. Customer noticed that their compass display was deleted from the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) after recent programming. It still appears in the CID widget display. Software error in the KOMBI.
B3410192020-01-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: Note for customer deleted: If the noise does not disappear despite the attempts to regenerate the brake a repair is required.
B1231192020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). BMW of North America LLC has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 5 2019) on certain Model Year 2020 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 2019 and December 2019. An error in the oxygen sensor on-board diagnosis (OBD) may not properly illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when a fault is detected. A software error in the digital motor electronics (DME).
B1203192020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.

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