Service bulletins for the 2020 BMW X7
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.
360 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| B660620 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE RIGHT FRONT SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the right front SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check Control Message. |
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| B660520 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE LEFT FRONT SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the left front SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check Control Message. |
| B611420 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DEACTIVATION OF THE INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR/TILT ALARM SENSOR IS NOT POSSIBLE: Customer complains that the interior movement detector and the tilt alarm sensor system cannot be deactivated by pressing the lock button on the remote control / BMW display key twice. The second button press on the radio remote control / BMW display key is not detected. Customer may have to press the button 3 times to deactivate the interior movement detector and tilt alarm sensor. CAUSE Software error in the control unit of the roof function center (FZD). |
| B611320 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE ACTION - CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay. In some cases the relay is stuck closed and a fault is set. In these circumstances: A crash shutdown of the DSS does not occur The power distribution box is supplied with power until the DSS is fully discharged |
| B511620 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM: A wind noise from the windshield area is present while driving caused by a separation of the windshield side trim (circled) on one or both sides. Improper bonding of the side windshield trim during production. |
| B511520 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE. WIND NOISE FROM ENGINE BULKHEAD: A wind noise can be heard when driving at highway speeds from the area around the lower windshield. Improper sealing of the engine bulkhead trim. |
| B511320 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. REAR DOOR SEAL DETACHED: One or both rear door seals are detached from the rear door(s). Improper connection of the door seal to the door. |
| B511220 | 2020-05-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. FIBERS PROTRUDING FROM CENTER SPEAKER COVER: Fibers are protruding from beneath the center dashboard speaker cover. Insulation material underneath the speaker may become loose. The situation may become even more noticeable on those vehicles where the dashboard area is cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. |
| B840214 | 2020-04-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause. |
| B663119 | 2020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR. REARVIEW CAMERA: SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated February 2020. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID). If the ignition is cycled off and back on the function is restored. Software error between the head unit and the rear-view camera. |
| B661919 | 2020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery. The Display Key Digital Key and the Digital Key Card are not affected. Electrostatic discharge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep. Various situations can lead to an electrostatic charge which is often not recognized by the customer. For example walking over carpet wearing shoes that have a hard rubber sole positive and negative charges are exchanged. The sole accumulates a negative charge and an electrostatic charge develops before touching the remote control key. |
| B660320 | 2020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC HINT: DRIVING ASSISTANCE SUPPORT REDUCED CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISP: Driving Assistance support reduced Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed sporadically. All or some of the system functions maybe inoperative. |
| B652214 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1 the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system. |
| B650820 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. DISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID (Central Information Display) is very long. This can occur when browsing/scrolling through lists in the audio menu switching radio stations or albums. Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3). |
| B630418 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B63 04 18 dated January 2019. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. The connection between the LED module and light tube inside the headlight is damaged. |
| B630320 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; AIR BAGS. Headlight Malfunction Check Control Message: Intermittently a check control message may be present stating "Adaptive headlight failure" (CC message 127) or "Headlight range control failure" (CC message 100). In conjunction one of the following faults codes MUST be stored for this bulletin to apply: 805A0D control unit: Headlight range control stepper motor driver failure (left frontal light module) 805A0E control unit: Adaptive Headlights stepper motor driver failure (left frontal light module) 805B8D control unit: Headlight range control stepper motor driver failure (left frontal light module) 805A0E control unit: Adaptive Headlights stepper motor driver failure (right frontal light module) This only affects vehicles with a current I-level below S18A-20-03-524. Software error in the FLM02 (Frontal light electronics module-Right or left). |
| B340517 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs. |
| B170617 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. COOLANT LEAK FROM LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT (N63R): This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B17 06 17 dated June 2019. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system. Coolant in the low temperature cooling circuit may also have an acrid smell and discoloration (1). Aluminum corrosion in the charge air intercoolers or in the radiator for the low temperature cooling is causing an unfavorable chemical reaction to the coolant. |
| B170220 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM (B58C ENGINE): This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B17 02 20 dated March 2020. Premature breakdown of the coolant with gassing in the low temperature cooling system. |
| B663119 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. REARVIEW CAMERA. SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated October 2019. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID). If the ignition is cycled off and back on the function is restored. Software error between the head unit and the rear-view camera. |
| B611419 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE ACTION: BODY DOMAIN CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING. When the vehicle is left unlocked the interior light switch is continuously monitored. This may lead to an increased battery draw. Check control message "Energy management for engine start-up" may appear. Longer stationary periods may result in a no-start depending on the battery charge state. Software error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller). |
| B610120 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is not able to power accessories using the 12 volt power socket. Design change to reduce short circuits and blown fuses. |
| B510520 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. FUEL FILLER DOOR STICKING: The fuel filler door may be sticking requiring multiple attempts to open. The fuel filler door material can swell in wet conditions causing the filler door to stick. |
| B170120 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SERVICE ACTION: ADD SILICONE BOOSTER TO LOW TEMP COOLING SYSTEM: The coolant in the low temperature cooling system may not have sufficient coolant corrosion protection. |
| B110120 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 01 20 dated February 2020. On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing. The engine oil filter is broken. The paper is torn and the lower plastic section is stuck in the engine oil filter housing (1). |
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