2017 BMW X1 Technical Service Bulletins

189 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 BMW X1. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10146950Nov 1, 2016Equipment, Suspension. ?GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle.
• 10146949Nov 1, 2016Suspension, Equipment. Cracking noise in the area of the front axle support/wishbone This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 16 dated April 2016. Customer complains of cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps. CAUSE Wishbone rubber mount
• 10146948Nov 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. F48 WITH XDRIVE: FAULT MEMORY ENTRY 440317 IN LMV. The following Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed in the instrument cluster: CCM 350: Driving stabilization. Drive at a moderate speed. The following entry is present in the fault memory of the LMV: 440317 - Pump motor: General multiple fault. Further fault memory entries can occur in combination: DSC: 48068C - Transfer box - clutch closed down temporarily…
• 10146906Oct 1, 2016Lane departure, Brakes, Engine. KAFAS CAMERA-BASED ASSISTANCE SYSTEM LIMITS. INFORMATION The situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: Dirty windshield Incomplete calibration process Unsuccessful calibration Restricted visibility- weather conditions or parked vehicles Missing lamps on target vehicle Non-standard vehicle exterior surfaces Insufficient ambient lighting Abrupt motion of target vehicle.
• 10146902Oct 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. ?AUDIO VOLUME NOT RESTORED AFTER MSA STOP, ENTRY HEAD UNIT. Volume of audio system (when set to near maximum) is reduced when Auto Start-Stop (MSA) stop occurs and is not restored upon automatic engine restart. This is normal system behavior - serves to protect the head unit, battery drain and avoidance of incremental leaps in the loudness. The loudness is reduced to 2/3 of maximum and is not restored.
• 10146899Oct 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. RATTLE/BUZZ IN SUNSHADE. There is a rattle or buzz originating from the vicinity sunshade/ hands-free microphone, usually while driving on a rough surface. CAUSE Uncovered microphone plug vibrates against components behind headliner. Cover microphone plug with tape or foam
• 10146897Oct 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REVERSE LIGHT SHINES INTO PASSENGER CABIN. Reverse light shines into passenger cabin at the rear window and glares into driver's eyes from interior rearview mirror. Deletion of light cover.
• 10146832Sep 1, 2016Body and structure. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED. Paint on B-pillar is scratched. Especially noticeable on dark colored paint. Door seal is rubbing against entry opening surfaces.
• 10146828Sep 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). EXTERIOR MIRRORS GO TO RANDOM POSITION. Mirror(s) is (are) exhibiting one of two distinct behaviors: A. Passenger side mirror does not adjust itself out of the automatic parking function back into previous position when switching from reverse back to drive. (Only apples to vehicles produced up until March 2016) B. One or both mirrors adjust themselves to a seemingly random position. This occurs usually when the…
• 10146813Sep 1, 2016Electrical system. "MIL LIGHT WITH DME FAULTS 1B2002 AND 1F1A51 STORED. Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. Both of the following fault codes are stored in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) memory: 1B2002: ""EWS protection against tampering: no starting value programmed"" 1F1A51: ""DME, internal fault: Read EEPROM faulty"" Note: Only vehicles with DME MEVD17.2.3 produced or programmed to Integration levels: F02x-16-03-50x…
• 10146810Sep 1, 2016Engine cooling. "THERMOSTAT FAULTS (B-ENGINES). The Service Engine Soon light is on. A Check Control message for ""Engine overheated"" and or ""Exercise caution!"" may also display. The following fault codes may be stored in the DME: 1D2401 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to B+ 1D2402 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to ground 1D2404 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation…
• 10147042Aug 1, 2016Equipment. BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's.
• 10147041Aug 1, 2016Equipment. BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. The ConnectedDrive Services are non-functional after a hardware exchange of the telematics control unit. This is not indicated by CC-message. ConnectedDrive Services not synchronized by Telematics Control Unit.
• 10147039Aug 1, 2016Electrical system. INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF THE SMART OPENER. INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF THE SMART OPENER MODEL F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo) F10 (5 Series) F12 (6 Series Convertible) F13 (6 Series Coupe) F15 (X5) F16 (X6) F22 (2 Series Coupe) F23 ( 2 Series Convertible) F25 (X3) F26 (X4) F30 (3 Series Sedan) F31 (3 Series Wagon) F32 (4 Series Coupe) F33 (4 Series Convertible) F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo) F36 (4 Series Gran…
• 10147033Aug 1, 2016Electrical system. THE CLOCK IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOSES TIME. The time displayed in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) may lose a few minutes each week and the clock needs to be adjusted periodically. Software in the instrument cluster.
• 10147026Aug 1, 2016Seats. HEATED SEAT TEMPERATURES INCORRECT. Seat heater output is incorrect - too high or too low. Target temperatures: Level 1 = 95F after 20 min Level 2 = 99.5F after 20 min Level 3 = 104F after 20 min Insufficient encoding of seat heating control unit.
• 10147015Aug 1, 2016Brakes. "DSC ""WHEEL SPEED SENSOR"" FAULT CODES AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP- DIAGNOSTIC. 1. DSC's fault codes stored from two different wheel speed sensors (both front or both rear): 4809B0 - wheel speed sensor - front left - drive off recognition faulty and 4809CD - wheel speed sensor - front right - drive off recognition faultyor 4809B9 - wheel speed sensor - rear left - drive off recognition faulty and 480686 - wheel…
• 10147014Aug 1, 2016Brakes, Wheels, Electronic stability control, Back-over prevention (rear camera). DRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT. ABS/DSC lamps lit in instrument cluster. Fault codes may be saved in the DSC control unit: 480AAD - wheel speed sensor - rear left - smoke monitoring 480AAC - wheel speed sensor - rear left - unexpected jump in the signal 4809B9 - wheel speed sensor - rear left - driving off recognition faulty 480716 - wheel speed sensor - rear left…
• 10147559Jul 1, 2016Other or unknown. THE SMART OPENING/CLOSING TAILGATE FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE. Vehicles with comfort access and without rear trailer tow hitch; the contactless tailgate smart opening/closing function using foot motion is INOPERATIVE. The heat insulation on the rear bumper partially blocks the top and/or bottom sensor signal, which prevents foot movement detection.
• 10147538Jul 1, 2016Equipment. Delivery Stop - Replace Front Auxiliary Dampers (Strut Bumper Stop) This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 03 16 dated May 2016.. The coil spring can be damaged if the auxiliary damper has a defect.
• 10151375Jun 1, 2016Equipment. HeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names. INFORMATION Design of the HUD has limited display area. (It can only show a certain number of text characters). NOTE: Parts replacement or programming the vehicle will not recitify the situation!
• 10151368Jun 1, 2016Seats. "Driver's Seat will not Return to Saved Position. The driver's seat adjustment does not return to the saved position after changing the driver profiles (Personal Profile). NOTE: the setting for both remote keys must be selected in vehicle setting to ""Move to the last seat position"". From the CID, ""Settings""- ""Doors/ignition key""- ""Last seat position automat. "". Coding error in seat module"
• 10151366Jun 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Whistling Noise from Exterior Mirror. With the windows closed, a whistling noise is heard from one or both exterior mirrors at speeds over 50 mph. Excessive gap between exterior mirror mounting and door.
• 10151335May 1, 2016Equipment. Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle. Contact List incomplete General connection failures Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues…
• 10151333May 1, 2016Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance, Equipment. """Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision warning failed Pedestrian detection failed The following fault code is stored in the KAFAS (Camera-based Driver Assistance System): 0X800AC4 - Camera calibration failed The KAFAS camera is not properly mounted and secured to the mounting…
• 10151330May 1, 2016Equipment. Foul Odor when Switching On A/C. May be a foul smell (musty, rotten, and vinegary) when the A/C is first turned on that lasts about five minutes.Micro-filter position too low in the IHKA housing. Micro-filter position too low in the IHKA housing.
• 10151315May 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Passenger Side Mirror Dimming Feature Operational Change. INFORMATION The automatically dimming exterior mirror function on the passenger's side has been deleted from the Option Code 430 as noted above. The automatic dimming function will continue to be operational on the driver's side mirror and rear view mirror.
• 10151314May 1, 2016Equipment. Service Action: Check and Replace Cup Holder. A cup holder with no clamping elements may have been installed in affected vehicles.
• 10151310May 1, 2016Suspension. Delivery Stop - Replace Front Auxiliary Dampers.
• 10151259Apr 1, 2016Suspension. Cracking noise in the area of the front axle support / wishbone. Customer complains of cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps. CAUSE Wishbone rubber mount
• 10151203Mar 1, 2016Electrical system. """Comfort Access Restricted"" Check Control Message is Displayed. ""Comfort Access Restricted"" CCM (Check Control Message) is permanently displayed.. The CCM ID: D0h. The comfort access is functioning correctly. No comfort access aerial fault codes stored in the BDC (Body Domain Controller). Software error in the BDC"
• 10151197Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception. Poor Satellite Radio reception CAUSE After this software update there is a slight improvement in Satellite Radio reception for these vehicles when receiving their signal from XM Satellites. This is due to the changeover from Sirius Satellite broadcasting to XM Satellite broadcasting in 2016 (See SI B65 19 15).
• 10151195Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. "False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System. The alarm (DWA) siren continues to activate after locking vehicle An ""unapproved"" device is connected to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port of the vehicle. This keeps the Ethernet communication line active which triggers the alarm when the vehicle tries to enter sleep mode."
• 10151191Mar 1, 2016Equipment. Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain. Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet. Improper drainage of water from A/C housing.
• 10151169Mar 1, 2016Engine cooling. Engine will not Start (No Crank). The engine will not crank or the engine loses power while driving, followed by a no crank situation. There is no communication with the DME when diagnosing with ISTA (DME is yellow on control unit tree). In certain instances, the startup of the turbocharger coolant pump can exceed the 5A rating of fuse F83.
• 10151119Feb 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. SI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call…
• 10151115Feb 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
• 10151098Feb 1, 2016Tires, Equipment. SI B36 01 15 February 2016 Wheel and Tires Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 36 01 15 dated October 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
• 10151097Feb 1, 2016Brakes, Equipment. SUBJECT Brake Pedal Cover Falls Off. The brake pedal cover can come off of the brake pedal CAUSE The geometric shape of the brake pedal tread plate and pedal cover do not match exactly. This can cause the pedal cover to detach.

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