Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
288 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| SIB660322 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Driver Assistance reduced checked control message (CCM) appears. All or some of the system functions maybe inoperative. The following fault will be stored: 481CC6. |
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| SIB650922 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output. |
| SIB170220 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Symptom 1: There are traces of coolant leaking under the vehicle, or there is significant pressure released along with coolant loss when opening the low temperature cooling system reservoir (engine cold). The following fault code may also be stored in the DME: 20A201 - Charge air cooling system: Coolant pump protective function activated due to dry running Symptom 2*: The air conditioning may have low cooling output with the following fault stored in the IHKA: 80120A - Compressor: Shut down due to overpressure in refrigerant system. Symptom 2 is an additional symptom related to Symptom 1. Diagnose the IHKA fault with ISTA test plans if it is the only fault stored (if no DME faults are stored related to coolant loss, this bulletin repair does not apply). |
| SIB160222 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. The fuel gauge may indicate the incorrect fuel level (full and reserve). |
| SIB662419 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected. |
| SIB650222 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal; 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal. |
| SIB170122 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when the engine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant. |
| SIB090121 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer car reprogrammed on site. In case of a Remote Software Upgrade failure, the engine start is prevented for safety reasons until the vehicle is programmed correctly. Most of the errors occur when only one control unit fails to program correctly. |
| SIB660620 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR. The functionality of the right front SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving Assistance" Check Control Message. |
| SIB651312 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY. |
| SIB640222 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may occur individually or in combination. |
| SIB610722 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start. |
| SIB610222 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action on certain Model Year 2019-2020 BMW Plug-In HybridElectric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 25, 2019, and October 17, 2020. Analyses of transmitted teleservice data indicate abnormalities in the "balancing" of the cells within one or more of the high-voltage battery cell modules. This could possibly cause a loss of performance of the corresponding modules, such as faster ageing, shorter range, or possible operating failure. |
| SIB511520 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. A wind noise can be heard when driving at highway speeds from the area around the lower windshield. |
| SIB510722 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin outlines known areas of possible functional issues, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints pertaining to the doors, windows, and mirrors. This bulletin and the associated attachments are designed to provide one single diagnostic resource for troubleshooting all known issues related to the door, windows, and mirrors of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles which have quality improvement measures already in place. |
| SIB650122 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; LANE DEPARTURE. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. |
| SIB640921 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38F to 60F +; 3 to 15 + Celsius) without changing any climate control settings. |
| B541319 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. The roller sunshade (aka sun protection or sunblind) of the front panoramic sunroof is bunching up during operation or may hang down and appear loose. |
| B522319 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. SEATS. With the launch of the G05 (X5) Sports Activity Vehicle in August 2018, a new style of networked seats was introduced that have new operating parameters. This service information bulletin details the operation of the new style seats. |
| B310122 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots. |
| B160321 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:PNEUMATIC:DELIVERY:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS. A fuel leak may develop from the fuel tank. |
| B090321 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint. |
| B620222 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Sport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like in Eco Pro mode). Software in the instrument cluster (Kombi). |
| B610722 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER. Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start. |
| B610121 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.