Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
373 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
By type
By component
| B610721 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel. |
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| B520921 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. SEATS. Noise is heard from the seat frame/rail assembly when activating the seat motors. |
| B370121 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. After performing vehicle test, fault code 80422D "self-leveling suspension missing slave" will not clear. |
| B341019 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly. |
| B340720 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. DSCi units which potentially have a faulty hydraulic valve were installed in the vehicles. The affected unitsmay activate a sporadic red-colored Check Control Message. |
| B120821 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox charger,the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instrument cluster. |
| B110621 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. When performing an engine oil service on vehicles equipped with a S63M engine the ETK states to use "Setoil filter element" P/N 11 42 5 A33 C43. P/N 11 42 5 A33 C43 is a new part number that was recently created without current parts availability. Until further notice ONLY use "Set oil filter element" P/N 11 42 7 848 321. |
| SIB 62 03 21 | 2021-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. When the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up Display (HUD). |
| SIB 61 09 21 | 2021-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Check control message (CCM-ID 49) "You can continue driving. Drivetrain". In addition, the following information is shown on the Central Information Display (CID): "You can continue to drive. No roadside assistance necessary. To avoid subsequent damage, arrange an appointment with your Service Partner". |
| SIB 61 04 21 | 2021-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function. |
| SIB 61 01 21 | 2021-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed if: a) The vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the. For example, the showroom or storage. b) Vehicles stored for an extended period connected to a low output solar or trickle charger. c) Vehicles stored for an extended period with no charger connected and not properly maintained 12 V battery. |
| B662919 | 2021-09-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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. |
| B651721 | 2021-09-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The BMW key card cannot be activated. The activation menu in the BMW iDrive is missing. |
| B511821 | 2021-09-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The center console (armrest) may not open. |
| B511721 | 2021-09-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. The tailgate will not completely open and will not close completely. In most cases, the tailgate will release and open only a short distance before stopping. In some situations, a humming noise can be heard, but no activation can be seen. |
| B341019 | 2021-09-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly. |
| B840220 | 2021-08-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. |
| B840120 | 2021-08-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. |
| B662419 | 2021-08-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column. |
| B650721 | 2021-08-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. HU-H3 MGU RESETS DUE TO BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH SAMSUNG ANDROID 11 : The head unit resets when using various apps (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, etc) on the connected mobile phone. This affects Samsung mobile phones (e.g., Galaxy S20 / S21) with the Android 11 operating system. |
| B651121 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list. |
| B640421 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Moisture in the driver footwell and/or passenger footwell when the air conditioning (A/C) is activated. |
| B630418 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. |
| B620221 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The total electrically driven miles are lost/reset after the vehicle is programmed. This does not affect the total vehicle odometer reading. |
| B612420 | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some of the vehicles listed above which were initially identified as requiring Recall Campaign 20V-601 - HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY to be performed and completed are now no longer included in this Recall. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.