2023 BMW X1 Technical Service Bulletins

78 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 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.

• 11037844Sep 25, 2026Electrical system. The BCP controls several vehicle functions, including the windscreen wipers and air conditioning actuators. Low current flow may cause excessive current in parts of the BCP circuit board and damage the unit. If a fault occurs, the wipers or air flap controls may operate incorrectly or fail. A wiper failure is indicated by a yellow warning light and the “Windscreen wiper fault” Check Control message.
• 11035396Jul 10, 2026Engine. 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 light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.
• 11035496Jun 26, 2026Engine. The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
• 11032730May 5, 2026Engine. The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
• 11030061Mar 11, 2026Electrical system. 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 16, 2025.
• 11028922Feb 18, 2026Suspension. 1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 – 65 mph can be heard from the rear axle. Seeattached video “V33 01 26 Humming” and “V33 02 26 Clicking” The noise may be amplified depending on road speed. Or 2. Fault memory entry: Customer has Dynamic Stability Control malfunction indicator lamp and/or related Check Control Message.
• 11019563Jun 11, 2025Electrical system. 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 authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.
• 11019554Jun 11, 2025Electrical system. Emissions recall 25e-a02: program control units
• 11019561Jun 2, 2025Steering. A “knocking/thumping” noise can be heard during left/right steering wheel movements while stationary or atlow speeds, and can also be felt in the steering wheel. The noise occurs at high interior temperatures above 86°F. When the vehicle interior cools down, the noise is diminished.
• 11017506Apr 29, 2025Body and structure. 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 regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb.
• 11017277Apr 25, 2025Body and structure. While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “popping” sound is heard from the bottom of the C-pillar area. This can occur on one and/or both sides on the vehicle C-pillars.
• 11017273Apr 25, 2025Electrical system. 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 authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.
• 11017083Apr 1, 2025Brakes. 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 authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.
• 11015855Mar 21, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Check control message (790) “Emergency gearbox release activated” is displayed immediately after starting the engine. This applies only to U11 equipped with the 7-speed M-DCT transmission.
• 11014668Feb 28, 2025Electrical system, Body and structure. The customer states that the air bag warning lamp is illuminated. A fault is stored in the airbag control module ACSM6 for either of the front seats: 930982 - side air bag PASSENGER : resistance too high 93097C - side air bag DRIVER : resistance too high
• 11012087Dec 20, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box.
• 11012092Dec 19, 2024Electrical system. Due to a software error in the Basic Central Platform (BCP), Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is no longerpossible.
• 11012082Dec 5, 2024Body and structure. The tailgate/trunk will not latch when closed.
• 11009003Oct 19, 2024Electrical system. During a parking maneuver with activated Park Distance Control (PDC), intermittently the parking instructions displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) are shown in German. The text in the instructions read: "Mit dem Parken beginnen" or “Einparken Starten” (start parking).
• 11006734Aug 7, 2024Electrical system. Customer states they started to receive Check Control messages for the driver’s seat at the end of eachdriving cycle: One or more of the following check control messages (CCM) were present at that time: CCM 434 Seat calibration required. CCM 108 Driver restraint system. Eventually multiple restarts after they first noticed the CCM the seat stopped functioning, the air bag warninglamp illuminated in the instrument…
• 11005450Jul 31, 2024Electrical system. The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. One or both of the following check control messages (CCM) may be present: CCM 108 “Driver restraint system” CCM 109 “Passenger restraint system”
• 11005241Jul 3, 2024Electrical system. Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the HU has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have…
• 11002657Jun 28, 2024Electrical system. Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready…
• 11002674Jun 7, 2024Body and structure. While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake.
• 11000503May 24, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box.
• 11000533May 21, 2024Electrical system. Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready…
• 11000532May 20, 2024Electrical system. Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the HU has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have…
• 10253730Apr 26, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defective and/or 802680 - Functional display defective and/or 802681 - Locator lighting defective and/or 802691 - Release button fault
• 10253346Apr 15, 2024Electrical system. The tailgate sporadically fails to open when signaled via- The interior button (driver’s door panel) Button on key fob The switch on the tailgate (inside or outside) In some cases, the tailgate will release and open only a short distance before stopping.
• 10252135Mar 25, 2024Electrical system. After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Platform(BCP) module.
• 10252015Mar 22, 2024Air bags, Seats, Seat belts. The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. One or both of the following check control messages (CCM) may be present: CCM 108 “Driver restraint system” CCM 109 “Passenger restraint system”
• 10252023Mar 15, 2024Equipment. The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis.
• 10252033Mar 14, 2024Suspension. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.
• 10252043Mar 7, 2024Body and structure, Seat belts. An interference noise (rattling noise) can be heard near the rear center seat’s safety belt feed trim (circled) in the headliner.
• 10250373Feb 14, 2024Electrical system. The Early Quality Feedback process is used to detect customer-relevant faults at an early stage. Thisenables rapid defect elimination in production and the fastest possible provision of service solutions. As part of the quality monitoring of the BMW X1 (development series U11) vehicles, we are asking for yoursupport.
• 10250363Feb 2, 2024Exterior lighting. Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle.
• 10249434Jan 22, 2024Body and structure. Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle.
• 10249436Jan 18, 2024Electrical system. Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the head unit: 1. Central display may remain black in rare cases 2. Personalization issues and the loss of normalization/sitting position 3. Occasional head unit resets
• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. 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. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
• 10248090Dec 21, 2023Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The windshield may mist over when it is raining while driving in Eco Pro mode At an outside temperature between 50 F and 55 F, the seat heating remains cold despite thepre-temperature setting The customer may report one or both concerns.
• 10247569Dec 20, 2023Brakes. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 20, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between July 4, 2022, and October 26, 2023.
• 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling, Fuel system. Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
• 10247576Dec 11, 2023Seats. Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative .During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module is found to have blown.
• 10247578Dec 8, 2023Electrical system. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
• 10245422Nov 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
• 10245368Nov 17, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop.
• 10245420Nov 16, 2023Equipment. Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.
• 10245376Nov 16, 2023Steering. The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
• 10245377Nov 13, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
• 10245372Nov 8, 2023Body and structure. The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.

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