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Service bulletins for the 2024 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.

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

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B6603252025-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Check control message is displayed indicating the parking assistance systems have limited functionality dueto errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance features have limitedfunctionality while the errors continue to be detected. Following faults may be stored 8031BA Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Left Software Error 8031CO Ultrasonic Sensor Rear outer left Software error 8031AE Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Outer Right Software Error 8031A8 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Right Software Error 8031B4 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Right Software Error 8031C6 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Left Software Error
B6515252025-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When initiating a phone call to a specific saved contact, Intelligent Personal Assistant may not be able tolocate the contact or may call the incorrect contact.
B6509252025-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer may complain that Projected Modes (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) do not connect in the vehicle. Itis found that the WiFi in the vehicle is also not active and cannot be turned on.
B6102252025-04-28. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Due to unfavorable tolerances, the Power Control Unit (PCU) may switch off under heavy loads and nolonger charge the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Auxiliary (AUX) battery. This leads to the failure of the roll stabilization,and loss of communication to the EARS modules (S 0421 & S 0422).
B1204252025-04-28. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.
B6403252025-03-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Check Engine Light is illuminated, check control message indicates “bring in for service”. The faultsthemselves and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) have no functional effect on the vehicle. There are multiple missing message fault codes (DTC) stored in the integrated automatic heating/airconditioning system (IHKA) control unit. These faults may include: E71458 - AC-LIN: Message EKMV20 E71459 - AC-LIN: Message EDH.
B6403252025-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Check Engine Light is illuminated, check control message indicates “bring in for service”. The faultsthemselves and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) have no functional effect on the vehicle. There are multiple missing message fault codes (DTC) stored in the integrated automatic heating/airconditioning system (IHKA) control unit. These faults may include: E71458 - AC-LIN: Message EKMV20 E71459 - AC-LIN: Message EDH.
B3401242025-02-03. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After replacement of the Integrated Braking system (IB)/Power Brake the total distance covered might be lower than when handed over to the workshop for the repair.
B6111242025-01-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access and Passive Go/Exit features may be reduced.
B8404242025-01-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theatre Screen is not possible
B6538242024-12-31. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theater Screen is not possible
B6536242024-12-31. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theater Screen is not possible
B6535242024-12-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.
B6129242024-11-25. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Due to a software error in the BCP, the Calibration Identification Number (CAL ID) and the CalibrationVerification Number (CVN) of the vehicle are not stored correctly. They are generated with eachprogramming session and are used to identify official BMW software.
B6128242024-11-25. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Due to a software error in the BCP, the Calibration Identification Number (CAL ID) and the CalibrationVerification Number (CVN) of the vehicle are not stored correctly. They are generated with eachprogramming session and are used to identify official BMW software.
B5127242024-11-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Ethernet bus of the Body Domain Controller (BDC) is interrupted so that audio output, rear viewcamera, or the driver assistance systems fail. The symptoms begin to appear during auto locking at approx.10 mph, or after the Central Locking button is activated. Dependent upon vehicle equipment, the following permanent SAE faults may be stored in the vehicle: S 0219, No Communication possible with: Amplifier S 0261, No Communication possible with: Camera-based driver assistance S 0273, No Communication possible with: Headunit S 0313, No Communication possible with: All-round vision camera S 0386, No Communication possible with: Instrument Panel S 0394, No Communication possible with: Telematics control unit
B2403242024-11-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electric driving: A power reduction while electric driving Electric driving is not possible even though the high voltage (HV) battery is sufficiently charged Starting of the internal combustion engine (ICE): There is a noticeable cutting in of the ICE when it starts The cutting in of the ICE is slower Check Control Message (#2390): “Engine is starting… Please wait.” The possibility of the electric drive not starting the ICE Hybrid Driving: Reduced acceleration Jolts during upshifts Delays during downshifts Possible stored fault codes- EGS-EME: 039A2A – EGS-EME, temperature sensor, coolant: Excess temperature 039A2B – EGS-EME: Excess temperature BA0842 – EGS-EME, temperature sensor, coolant circuit: upper threshold value exceeded BA0845 – EGS-EME, temperature sensor, coolant circuit: Gradient implausible DME: 034D5C – Cooling failed: Inverter
B6122242024-11-01. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure.
B6521242024-09-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When the navigation app is opened in the vehicle, the navigation map is not displayed. Instead, the navigation loading screen is shown on a constant loop and the message "Navigation starts" is displayed.
B6122242024-09-29. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure.
B1207242024-09-29. Service campaign. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Due to an installation error, the crankshaft sensor connector may not have been properly locked. In very rare cases, the plug connection may become disconnected. If no signal is sent by the crankshaftsensor, the engine will switch to emergency operation and a Check Control message will occur.
B6520232024-07-01. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Service Acti on related to SIB 65 20 23 has been completed and the defect code has been closed by warranty. Alllisted VINs have had the acti on performed. This Service Acti on is complete and the informati on is no longer valid
B6510242024-07-01. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function
B6512242024-06-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central information Display (CID) screen goes black and the Headunit (HU-H3) resets sporadically.After a short period of time, the function of the CID and HU-H3 is available again. Additionally, fault code B7F8F9 – “HU-H: Reset” will be stored in the HU-H3. The issue may occur multiple times while driving longer distances. CAUSE Unfavorable
B6510242024-05-29. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function

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