2009 BMW X3 SAV Technical Service Bulletins

33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 BMW X3 SAV. 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.

• 10253326Apr 4, 2024Body and structure. While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
• 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 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.
• 10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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.
• 10057527Jan 1, 2015Engine. Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
• 10057568Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25.
• 10057566Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Bmw: some vehicles, with 552 option, are experiencing a malfunction of led headlight on one where it flickers on an doff during driving and the control check message is indicating defective driving light or parking light.
• 10057335Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Bmw: the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units, on certain vehicle, had the limited warranty extended, without the limitation of mileage, to 10 years.
• 10045283Oct 1, 2014Engine. Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25. Updated 1/18/13. *pe updated 4/18/2013. *kb updated 05/13/2013 *js updated 5/19/15.
• 10056324Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. Bmw: in some vehicles, when the k can2 wiring is shorted, no communication with any control modules (box electronics, telematic control module,car access system, radio/navigation, central gateway model or footwell module) during vehicle testing, no engagement of transmission gears, fail to start, when driving, will stop running. Model f25 (x3).
• 10056099Jun 1, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
• 10052360May 1, 2013Engine. Bmw: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. Models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. No model years listed.
• 10052358May 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Bmw: on some vehicles, the alternator would malfunction, due to sporadically charging or not charge at all, intermittently, when engine's at operating temperature. Models f10, f25. No model years listed.
• 10052012Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
• 10041407Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10038217Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10051899Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Instrument cluster display is intermittently inoperative. Bmw f25, and f30 models.
• 10051459Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: dsc warning light is on. The warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure.
• 10032779Nov 1, 2012Engine cooling. Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. If the ignition is cycled, the engine then usually performs normally. *pe updated 2/7/11. *pe updated on 06/09/2011. *kb updated 8/10/11. *pe updated 1/11/13.
• 10043862Aug 1, 2012Electrical system. Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe models 2009-2012 e70, e71, e72, e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. Updated 11/2/12.
• 10039765Jan 1, 2012Fuel system, Electrical system. Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. This is a programming issue. *rm updated 1/4/12. *pe updated 4/24/12.
• 10044679Aug 1, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding the defect in the rear window defroster that fails to operate properly. No model years listed.
• 10040852Jul 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues.
• 10037934Feb 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: the emergency park release cable has been removed in these models and there is a procedure to disengage the park lock. 2011 e70/e71. Updated on 06/08/2011. *kb updated on 06/21/2011.
• 10040368Dec 1, 2010Fuel system. Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. There may be a long crank and a service engine soon light.
• 10041276Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.
• 10037050Aug 1, 2010Air bags. Bmw: operating description of the passenger airbag status light.
• 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10037010Jul 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This is due to moisture accumulation.
• 10034669Jul 1, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. Bmw: n54 engines-misfire faults, diagnosis with istad. Situation (1) service engine soon lamp is illuminated with various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29cc, 29d2, 29d1, 29d0, 29c0, 29cf) stored in dme control module. Do not follow the recommendation of the test plan to replace a complete set of the injectors. Situation (2) service engine soon lamp is illuminated and a single, individual cylinder misfire fault is…
• 10034667Jul 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: oil separator-cold climate conditions. Certain areas of the us experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months. A small number of vehicles have experienced problems ranging from leaking or broken valve covers to complete engine failure. Include models e39, 46, 53, 60, 83, and e85. No model years listed.
• 10037061Jun 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: a fault for oil wear is stored in the memory, but it does not illuminate the warning lamp.
• 10036979Jun 1, 2010Steering. Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.

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