# Service bulletins for the 2018 BMW X6

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.

94 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [B010122](/bulletins/11028000.md), 2026-02-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63TU1 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT SVC CAMPAIGN: OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR
- [B010121](/bulletins/11010768.md), 2024-11-25, Warranty extension: ENGINE. For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles, as determined from the original in\-service date.
- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
- [B541119](/bulletins/10249024.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the associated attachments are designed to provide one single diagnostic resource for troubleshooting all known issues related to the panoramic sunroof of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles which have quality improvement measures already in place.
- [B360121](/bulletins/10249018.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. At low outside temperatures \(below 40 degrees F\) and slow driving speeds \(i.e. when parking, maneuvering\)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt \(jerking\)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement \(clunk\) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
- [B612723](/bulletins/10247578.md), 2024-01-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
- [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation \(folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation\) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti\-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- [B612723](/bulletins/10245377.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
- [B522319](/bulletins/10244258.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: SEATS. Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules. Visible stitching on first row sport seat. Third seat row backrest Bowden cable routing and length change.
- [B660523](/bulletins/10244242.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; LANE DEPARTURE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. Various functions of the camera\-based driver assistance systems \(ADCAM system\) can lead to customer complaints.
- [B540421](/bulletins/10244239.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE. This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- [B513019](/bulletins/10242879.md), 2023-10-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb. Note: This service information bulletin contains diagnostic and repair information which was previouslyincluded in an NED test plan that has been removed.
- [B651523](/bulletins/10238090.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the head unit \(HU\-H2\), activating the FSC \(German word Freischaltcode\) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- [B010122](/bulletins/10238062.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022. Note: This bulletin is a notice of a Class Action Settlement Service Campaign benefits that are now available.
- [B840822](/bulletins/10235205.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE \(VoLTE\) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services \(Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice\) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM\-1 and TCB\-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone \(paired mobile devices\) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
- [B010122](/bulletins/10230716.md), 2023-01-30, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
- [B650414](/bulletins/10227568.md), 2022-12-12, Service bulletin: LANE DEPARTURE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; AIR BAGS; SEATS:BARRIERS; BACK OVER PREVENTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 \- Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C \- Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault\(moisture\)" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present.
- [B662719](/bulletins/10225127.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: LANE DEPARTURE. The Lane Change Warning \(LCW\) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors does not illuminate to alert the driver when it should.
- [B662419](/bulletins/10225126.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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.
- [B610120](/bulletins/10225115.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12\-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
- [B540421](/bulletins/10225114.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
- [B170222](/bulletins/10225107.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed \(CC Message ID166\).
- [SIB660322](/bulletins/10224212.md), 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.
- [SIB662419](/bulletins/10218384.md), 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.

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