TSB List for the 2023 BMW X3

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 X3 are official communications between BMW & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
  • SUSPENSION
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  • AIR BAGS
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
  • WHEELS
  • SEATS
  • LANE DEPARTURE
  • LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #B310223

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242690

      ?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB310223

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236223

      Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space. Read More »

    STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING

    • TSB #SIB310223

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236223

      Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #B310122

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252033

      During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots. Read More »

    • TSB #B310124

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249016

      With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. Read More »

    • TSB #B310223

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242690

      ?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #B340223

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238072

      Brake squeak may occur with cold brakes and driving slowly or reversing Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SIB120123

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236218

      In hot ambient conditions, if the engine was running for a prolonged time while the vehicle is stationary, a jolt may be experienced while lightly accelerating. Read More »

    • TSB #B260422

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235179

      There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower. Read More »

    • TSB #B260422

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233157

      There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #B160123

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249015

      A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). Read More »

    • TSB #B160123

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239602

      A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #B240423

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242970

      BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 28, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMWvehicles that were produced between January 23, 2023, and June 15, 2023. Read More »

    • TSB #B260422

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233157

      There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #MCAS4023

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242967

      BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249027

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B630821

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239611

      Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of ... Read More »

    • TSB #B511722

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238080

      Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. Read More »

    • TSB #B610123

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238083

      Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition. Read More »

    • TSB #B651523

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238090

      After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails. Read More »

    • TSB #B651921

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238091

      BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The issue involves the Active Crash Safety Module (ACSM) sensor. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB511722

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236229

      Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. Read More »

    • TSB #B610123

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235191

      Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition. Read More »

    • TSB #B610923

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235196

      The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadvertent gearshifts are integrated in the control electronics. Read More »

    • TSB #B840822

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235205

      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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #B620223

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235198

      In SPORT mode, a black square appears in the RPM gauge (tachometer) section of the instrument cluster display. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #B090221

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239599

      With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

    • TSB #SIB660823

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236236

      Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR

    • TSB #SIB660823

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236236

      Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to ... Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #B630821

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239611

      Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of ... Read More »

    • TSB #B630418

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235200

      One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #B510823

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238077

      Upon opening or closing (i.e., folding in or out) the exterior mirror assembly, a creaking sound is heard from either the driver and/or passenger side. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #B610220

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242699

      ?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area (A pillar). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat, even surface; the noise is no longer present. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #B540421

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244239

      This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry Read More »

    • TSB #B540123

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242696

      ?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • TSB #B511722

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238080

      Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #SIB511722

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236229

      Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #B610220

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242699

      ?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area (A pillar). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat, even surface; the noise is no longer present. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #B650122

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242529

      A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #B410722

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253326

      While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard. Read More »

    • TSB #B540421

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244239

      This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry Read More »

    • TSB #B540123

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242696

      ?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area. Read More »

    • TSB #B610220

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242699

      ?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area (A pillar). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat, even surface; the noise is no longer present. Read More »

    • TSB #B120423

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242686

      ?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground. Read More »

    • TSB #B410722

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242692

      While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

    • TSB #B514616

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238081

      Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    • TSB #B410722

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235182

      While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a cracking sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard. Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #SIB310223

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236223

      Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #B521823

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247574

      A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the driver??A?A?s and/or the passenger??A?A?s front seat. Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE

    • TSB #B650122

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242529

      A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE

    • TSB #B841422

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235206

      Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates). Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #B120423

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242686

      ?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground. Read More »

    • TSB #B840822

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235205

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #B651623

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235203

      Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #B841422

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235206

      Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates). Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #B120323

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239601

      BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #SIB511722

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236229

      Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. Read More »

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