2025 BMW X5 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
77 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW X5. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 54Service campaign 22Warranty extension 1
- Shaft ReturnB063826 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2026
- This Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster ToolB110326 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 16, 2026
- In the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device (circled) may have been usedfor the mounting bolts of the door latch locks.B510726 · Service campaign · Structure · issued Jul 10, 2026
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning…B120326 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 10, 2026
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning…B120326 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Jun 19, 2026
- During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In…B610126 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2026
- In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in the v…B120626 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2026
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errorsB651426 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 4, 2026
- Update - Variable Valve TimingB120626DCS · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 29, 2026
- Delivery stop: variable valve timingB120626 · Service campaign · Engine · issued May 11, 2026
- After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audi…B652025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 5, 2026
- The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on".B640320 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 4, 2026
- An error in the Battery Management Electronics (SME) can lead to an interruption in communication, which can lead to the high-voltage system being turned off. The error is indicate…B610926 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 4, 2026
- It was determined that your vehicle was fitted with a brake booster that potentially has a faulty hydraulic valve. This may result in a modified pedal feel and a sporadic red Check…InVeh-InApp-Comm · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Mar 25, 2026
- On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visible…B512224 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 18, 2026
- The check control message(s) for the (brakelights, taillights, side lights, turn indicator,daytime driving lights) taillamps (highlightedin orange in the photo) is intermittentlydi…B630725 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 17, 2026
- After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habits”function no longer work.B650826 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2026
- BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September …B120326 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 11, 2026
- The customer brings vehicle in with one or both of the second row 60/40 split seats in the folded position.The seat does not respond to any requests from the second seat row seat s…B520126 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 9, 2026
- During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In…B610126 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 20, 2026
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Faile…B652725 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 11, 2026
- SITUATION During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will …B610126 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 2, 2026
- The right rear drive shaft may not have been manufactured correctly during production and may break. In the event of a fault, you will hear significant noises in the area of the re…InVehicle-InApp-Comm · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 2026
- After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audib…B652025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2026
- The threaded connection at the 48 power electronics (EME 48) may not have been properly secured. Further loosening of the connection could lead to a no-start or breakdown .B240225 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Jan 9, 2026
- A reference label for the tailgate SmartOpener (SMO) function (aka “touchless open,or “kick to open”) was mistakenly applied tothe bottom edge of the tailgate trim panel(either of …B510126 · Service campaign · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 6, 2026
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered and 0318E2 AC charging, charging electronics 1,component protection: Overload current on AC side fault may be stored during AC cha…B612325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 3, 2026
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be triggered by the erroneous fault code: BA0023 - Control unit: internal fault (software group fault) In addition, the BA0008 - CCU, inter…B612225 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 3, 2026
- SITUATION The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered by the erroneous fault code 031BFC- AC charging, charging electronics 2,internal fault: No internal capacitor discharge …B611925 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 3, 2026
- When performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error” is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, it will …B641325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 18, 2025
- RSU availability. The engine cranks but will not start.B160124 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 2025
- RSU availability. Due to a software error in the BCP, the Calibration Identification Number (CAL ID) and the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) of the vehicle are not stored cor…B612924 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Nov 7, 2025
- RSU availability. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered by the erroneous fault code 031BFC- AC charging,charging electronics 2, internal fault: No internal capacitor di…B611925 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 2025
- After the software update to I-level version …25-07-530, the Alexa app may disappear from the App Menu in the head unit (HU-H5).B652525 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 10, 2025
- In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the cu…B840625 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 3, 2025
- Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the drive…B340825 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 2025
- Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly.B110525 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Sep 18, 2025
- Oil Drain Plug ReturnB064825 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 10, 2025
- Control Arm ReturnB064625 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 5, 2025
- The check control message(s) for the (brakelights, taillights, side lights, turn indicator,daytime driving lights) taillamps (highlightedin orange in the photo) is intermittentlydi…B630725 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 3, 2025
- The rear right driven half-shaft (aka output shaft/driven shaft) may not have been manufactured correctly during production and may break. In the event of a failure, there could be…B330325 · Service campaign · Power Train · issued Sep 3, 2025
- On the main door seal, detachment behavior can be detected in the sealing joint area. Overtime, the sealing material continues to detach more and more, which can cause the seal to …B512224 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 30, 2025
- Central Information Display (CID) in the vehicle is black or only displays “BMW”. The head unit (HU-H5) is not responding in ISTA. Additionally, the Receiver Audio Module (RAM), In…B651925 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2025
- After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audib…B652025 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2025
- The headliner light partially/does not illuminate.B630625 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2025
- Tension Strut ReturnB064425 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 22, 2025
- A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering. The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area.B410424 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 20, 2025
- Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly.B110525 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Aug 19, 2025
- Delivery stop: oil pan top screw connectionB110525 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Aug 11, 2025
- Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly.B110525 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Aug 4, 2025
- Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly.B110425 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Aug 4, 2025
- The “Check Engine Oil Level” warning is displayed while driving due to one of the following: Shortly after a detailed measurement has been carried out Shortly after engine oil has …B110325 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2025
- A quality check revealed that the DME in these vehicles has a programming error. This results in a deviation of the fuel-air mixture in the internal combustion engine.B120725 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Jun 13, 2025
- The air line on the air suspension supply system may not be properly installed. In the event of a fault, residual pressure is maintained in the struts and corresponding check contr…B370225 · Service campaign · Suspension · issued Jun 12, 2025
- Rattling/knocking noise from the front axle at low speeds of less than 15 mph. The noises are induced by driving over rough road surface or by brake operation. The noises occur dur…B320725 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 11, 2025
- Emissions recall 25e-a02: program control unitsB120425 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2025
- There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loadsB270220 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 6, 2025
- 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 ever…B653524 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 3, 2025
- A quality check revealed that the DME in these vehicles has a programming error. This results in a deviation of the fuel-air mixture in the internal combustion engine.B120725 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 29, 2025
- Delivery Stop Transmission Control UnitB240125 · Service campaign · Power Train · issued May 28, 2025
- The air line on the air suspension supply system may not be properly installed. In the event of a fault, residual pressure is maintained in the struts and corresponding check contr…B370225 · Service campaign · Engine · issued May 19, 2025
- When making phone calls via BMW Bluetooth (not Apple CarPlay) in the vehicle, the person in the calloutside the vehicle hears a distorted voice reproduction.B840225 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2025
- 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 regul…B513019 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 29, 2025
- Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display may intermittently black out.B650825 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 28, 2025
- 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 author…B120425 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Apr 25, 2025
- A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the st…B511223 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 15, 2025
- 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…B610225 · Service campaign · Suspension · issued Mar 27, 2025
- A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates park…B660325 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 26, 2025
- 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 o…B640325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 28, 2025
- The customer states: The driver’s seat will not return to its last saved position. No seat memory. The heated seats settings in the menu are missing/different than in their previou…B520525 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 28, 2025
- Delivery stop: replace power control unitB610225 · Service campaign · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Feb 14, 2025
- The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.B510824 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Feb 14, 2025
- If the Head-Up Display (HUD) is deactivated when Navigation View is selected, upon reactivation the Head-Up Display (HUD) will revert to the Standard View. This is most noticeable …B650225 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 14, 2025
- Delivery Stop FlywheelB110924 · Service campaign · Power Train · issued Nov 14, 2024
- 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. One of the following fault…B652724 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 17, 2024
- Heat Management Module ReturnB067724 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 11, 2024
- Delivery stop: oil pressure sensorB110324 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Jul 3, 2024