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Service bulletins for the 2016 BMW X5

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.

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

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B1227162020-05-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. DIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE: Vehicle will not go into "eDrive". No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis. "eDrive" may be greyed-out in the Central Information Display (CID) and is not selectable. MSA deactivation. 12 Volt battery failure. Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) failure.
B0105202020-05-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. N47T/N57T EGR COOLER - LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.
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.
B2703152018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Vibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop. Chassis stabilization warning is displayed. Vehicle may exhibit a shudder or vibration when taking off from a stop. One or more of the following fault codes may be stored: LMV ? 440101 - Transfer box (VTG): End of transmission service life reached ? 440105 - Transfer box (VTG ) Calibration Faulty ? 440115 - Transfer box (VTG): Calibration angle deviation outside tolerance? 44011B - Set torque outside of the torque characteristic curve EGS ? 420611 - DSC interface (wheel speed): non-permitted deviation of wheel speed (actual speed of wheel RL/FL/RR/FR, 0x254) from output speed and turbine speed DSC ? 48097D - Transfer box: Fault, clutch position known, only rear-wheel drive These symptoms or faults would be stored on a vehicle with low mileage (< 12,500 miles). CAUSE A front or rear differential with the incorrect gear ratio was installed in the car. The front and rear differentials need to be geared exactly the same for the xDrive to function properly.
B2401162018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). "F15, F30 PHEVs- Gear Selector Plausibility Faults. The Check Control message ""Drive: Stop carefully"" (CCM-ID: 569) is displayed. The following fault codes may be stored in the transmission EGS control module (GKEG3HY3): 44D663 - Position plausibility: Driver's choice N/P from D/R not executed CF1701 - Gear selector switch interface, communication failure CF17A1 - Message missing: receiver EGS (A-CAN), transmitter selector switch (A-CAN) EGS software diagnostic function"
B1701162018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES. "Delivery Stop - Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Incorrectly Routed. A Delivery Stop has been issued for fifteen F15 vehicles produced from March 3, 2016 to March 28, 2016. In these vehicles the cooler lines for the automatic transmission may have been routed incorrectly. In such instances, the cooler lines may come into contact with the crankshaft vibration damper (pulley). Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light with the description: ""A Delivery Stop has been issued for this vehicle. Dealers must ensure that all Campaigns are completed before retail delivery to the customer. See Service Information Bulletin B17 01 16."""
B6114172018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "MIL OR ""POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION!"" CCM DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. One or both of the following check control messages (CCM) is displayed: ? Malfunction indicator lamp (CCM-ID: 34) ? ""Powertrain malfunction"" (CCM ID: 633) Note: Depending on the driving situation, additional CCM(s) may also be displayed. Possible defect of the cell supervision circuit(s) (CSC)."
B1208172018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. POWERTRAIN FAULTS DUE TO CHAFING OF ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. One or more of the following fault codes are stored in the DDE: 29FB00 - DeNOx system, warning and switching off scenario: Warning level 1 280D00 - NOx-Sensor upstream DeNOx-catalytic converter, signal NOx: NOx-Signal invalid for too long 280F00 - NOx-Sensor downstream DeNOx-catalytic converter, signal NOx: NOx-signal invalid for too long 29FC00 - DeNOx-system, warning and switch-off scenario: Warning level 2 CD840A - FA-CAN bus: Control unit switched off from bus (Bus off) CD94C7 - Message (RQ_PWR_EL_EPS, 234.0.2, FX): Messaging from EPS failed CD951C - Message (AVL_STMOM_DV_ACT_AVL_FORC_GRD, 49.0.2, FX):Messaging from EPS failed CD9536 - Message (DIAG_OBD_SCR, 0x3EE, FA): Messaging from SCR control unit failed CD953A - Message (ST_FFLV_SCRA, 0x40B, FA): Messaging from SCR control unit failed CD953C - Message (ST_RESO_SCRA, 0x8A, FA): Messaging from SCR control unit failed CD942B - Message (DT_GRDT, 0x1AF, A): Messaging from transmission control unit failed CD946B - Message (ST_GRB_ECU, 0x39A, FA): Messaging from transmission control unit failed CD9487 - Message (RQ_TORQ_CRSH_GRB, 0xB0, A): Messaging from transmission control unit failed CD94B9 - Message (DISP_RPM_ENG_DYNS, 0xF8, A): Signal(s) in message invalid CD94BA - Message (DISP_RPM_ENG_DYNS, 0xF8, A): Messaging from transmission control unit failed CD94C3 - Message (DIAG_OBD_GRB, 0x396, FA): Messaging from transmission control unit failed CD94DC - Transmission control unit, communication: Transmission communication via A- CAN and FACAN failed CD94ED - Message (DT_DISP_GRDT, 0x3FD, FA): Messaging from transmission control unit failed CD950D - Message (RQ_TORQ_CRSH_GRB_2, 0xA0, A): Signal(s) in message invalid ? CD950F - Message (RQ_TORQ_CRSH_GRB_2, 0xA0, A): Messaging from transmission control unit failed ? CD9549 - Message (DIENSTE-ID2=19 request MSA function, 0x598, FA): Message from transmitter control unit (EGS_EL) failed.
B3303152018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Leaking Rear Differential (QMVH). There is an oil leak from the rear differential housing. The liquid-type sealer used between the main differential housing and the outer superimposing gear units has failed.
B2704152018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE; 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 & tires, suspension components or internal wear on the clutch plates of the xDrive transfer case.
B3408142018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; WHEELS:HUB; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC. Ticking Noise from Front Axle When Cornering. The customer may complain of a ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space. The noise can be heard as a light metallic ticking from the front outer cornering wheel. Movement between the brake disc and wheel bearing hub.
6103142018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts. Various power management faults can be stored. When the outside temperatures drop below 46°F, the charging system is switch to full charge. CAUSE ? The check control message (ID 229) is caused by a heavily discharged battery. ? The check control message is triggered when the current state of charge (SoC) of the battery approaches the minimum SoC that is required to start the vehicle (start capability limit). ? In low outside ambient temperatures, the start capability limit of the vehicle is higher. Therefore it takes more energy from the battery to start a cold engine. ? Without the early warning of the check control message, the current state of charge would drop below the start capability limit and the vehicle would not start. ? The vehicle's intelligent power management system actively takes measures to increase the charge of the battery, such as increasing idle speed and reducing or shutting down certain electrical consumers.
B1223162018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. SHUDDER OR JERKING IN 7TH AND 8TH GEARS AT 1000 - 1400 RPM. A shudder or slight jerking can be felt when driving with the transmission in 7th or 8th gear and the engine speed is between 1,000 and 1,400 RPM. No related faults are stored and there are not any problems in the chassis systems or with the wheels and tires. This shudder or jerking could begin due to the characteristic power pulses of the N63T engine when it is in VVT mode at low engine loads.
B3101122018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
B2406162018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "FC 44E4D1 stored in Transmission Control Unit, either: 1. When no other fault codes stored. ? Customer has seen no performance issues. OR 2. When any of the following fault codes are stored. 44D141 - transmission monitoring: Clutch A and D implausible 44D0E1 - transmission monitoring: Clutch B implausible 44D191 - transmission monitoring: Clutch C and D implausible 44D151 - transmission monitoring: Clutch A and E implausible 44D0D1 - transmission monitoring: Clutch A implausible 44CFB1 - transmission monitoring: Clutch A, D and E implausible 44CFD1 - transmission monitoring: Fault pattern - gear monitoring implausible And possibly: ? Customer reports harsh shifting ? Check Control message ""Drivetrain malfunction"" Various"
B2401172018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. "?AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS . Hesitant drive off, sluggish driving behavior. The Automatic Transmission (AT) switches into emergency mode and operates only in first gear, Manual shifting (+/-) in Sport Program (using both gear selector and/or shift paddles) is not possible. 44E257 - ""N6 speed sensor: Direction of rotation invalid"" is stored in transmission control module Transmission Control Unit (GKEG3HY) software"
B6146172018-07-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. LACK OF POWER OR DRIVING READINESS CANNOT BE ESTABLISHED: Drive parameters (speed and torque) may be restricted.
B3101122018-07-16. Service bulletin. STEERING; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
B1212182018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. DRIVE WARNING CCM MESSAGES: Check Control Massages (CCM) displayed:
B3303152018-05-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. LEAKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL (QMVH): There is an oil leak from the rear differential housing.
B3405152018-04-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.

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