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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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B5223192022-06-21. 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.
B3101222022-06-21. 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.
B1603212022-06-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:PNEUMATIC:DELIVERY:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS. A fuel leak may develop from the fuel tank.
B0903212022-06-21. 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.
B6107222022-05-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER. Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
B6101212022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
B5223192022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 11) replaces TRI B52 23 19 dated February 20212. This bulletin is information only, no claim information intended.
B1106212022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug. When performing an engine oil service on vehicles equipped with a N63M, N63B or S63M engines; the ETK states to use "Set oil filter element" P/N 11 42 5 A33 C42 or P/N 11 42 5 A33 C43. The part numbers are not available at the moment.
B1105212022-05-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.
B6601222022-05-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The Driver Attention Camera (DCS) setting is missing or greyed out. The setting can normally be found under General settings, Driver Attention Camera.
B6502222022-05-31. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently.
B5209212022-05-16. Service bulletin. SEATS. Noise is heard from the seat frame/rail assembly. Noises may occur dynamically (creaking/knocking) when weight is shifting upon the seat Noises may also occur when activating the seat motors.
B5202212022-05-16. Service bulletin. SEATS. Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests and/or headrests. Refer to attachment for details. This only affects vehicles with the Merino leather.
B5130192022-05-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roads or during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb.
B6615192022-05-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; LANE DEPARTURE; STEERING. The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a lane marking has been crossed. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually overridden at any time.
B5101222022-02-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Due to a manufacturing defect, the vehicles were built without the engine oil label. The label shows the oil viscosity.
B3701212022-02-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SUSPENSION. After performing vehicle test, fault code 80422D "self-leveling suspension missing slave" will not clear.
B1105212022-02-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.
B8409172022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) The BMW display key or mobile phone becomes hot to the touch. 2) The device switches off due to over temperature (built-in device protection).
B8406212022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can cause disruption in BMW ConnectedDrive services in areas with insufficient network coverage.
B6624192022-01-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; STEERING. 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.
B6521212022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
B6520212022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced after October 25, 2021. Due to supply chain limitations, certain vehicles were produced without a CID with touch function and without Reversing Assistant.
B6122192022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The customer states that the vehicle locks itself when the last door was closed, even though the remote control/display key was inside the vehicle.
B5202212022-01-24. Service bulletin. SEATS; EQUIPMENT. Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests and/or headrests.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.