2025 BMW X3 Technical Service Bulletins

126 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2025 BMW X3. 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.

• 11027767Jan 6, 2026Other or unknown. 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 the general locations circled) duringvehicle production.
• 11026955Dec 18, 2025Exterior lighting, Electrical system. After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly.
• 11026949Dec 16, 2025Steering. Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .
• 11026946Dec 12, 2025Engine. Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing.
• 11025841Nov 19, 2025Electrical system. RSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic…
• 11025683Nov 14, 2025Other or unknown. 1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desiredtemperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.
• 11024710Oct 31, 2025Steering. Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel .
• 11024342Oct 9, 2025Electrical system. After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, currently connected Bluetooth devices are not able to automatically reconnect to the head unit 6 (HU-H6).
• 11024341Oct 9, 2025Electrical system. Occasionally the SiriusXM (aka SXM) Satellite Radio may be unavailable in the head unit 6 (HU-H6).
• 11024211Oct 3, 2025Electrical system. 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 customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
• 11024210Oct 3, 2025Electrical system. While using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) to initiate a phone call to a specific contact, eitheranother contact is dialed, or the IPA cannot locate the requested contact.
• 11024209Sep 23, 2025Electrical system. Delivery Stop - Wiring Harness
• 11024205Sep 18, 2025Electrical system. 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 driver at the beginning of every trip. After asoftware update to 25-03-500 and higher, this occurs more frequently.
• 11024204Sep 18, 2025Steering. Delivery Stop - Steering Gear
• 11023118Sep 9, 2025Electrical system. After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly
• 11023117Sep 9, 2025Electrical system. After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to25-07-5xx, the temperature display at thebottom of the Central Information Display (CID)may display the incorrect color for thetemperature setting (i.e., the color shows redwhen the air conditioning is active (circled),instead of the intended blue). Also, some of the ambient lighting strips mayno longer function properly.
• 11023116Sep 8, 2025Body and structure, Electrical system. 1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.
• 11022857Aug 30, 2025Other or unknown. 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 dangle and become visible to the customer.
• 11022865Aug 28, 2025Body and structure, Electrical system. 1-Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2-Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.
• 11022855Aug 26, 2025Electrical system. 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 audible sound.
• 11022859Aug 20, 2025Body and structure. 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.
• 11022111Aug 20, 2025Exterior lighting. On G45 vehicles built with option codes 552 (Full LED Lights with Cornering Lights), or 3MF (M Shadowline Lights), the headlights’ height setting might not be adjusted correctly.
• 11022105Aug 20, 2025Body and structure. When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown ) , there is a noticeable lack of cable tension; and the hood will not unlock.
• 11022103Aug 20, 2025Body and structure. While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. Doors open and close stiffly.
• 11022869Aug 19, 2025Engine. Oil Line Return
• 11022112Aug 19, 2025Exterior lighting. Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.
• 11022114Aug 12, 2025Electrical system. In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not be able to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to connect via Android Auto.
• 11022113Aug 11, 2025Electrical system, Body and structure. 1-Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2-Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.
• 11020917Jul 14, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). When the rear-view camera display is activated, moving objects appear to be juddering in the image.
• 11020907Jul 10, 2025Body and structure. After engine warm up there is a rattling noise coming from the rear muffler. During diagnosis, the rattle goesaway if the vehicle is put on a lift.
• 11020914Jul 8, 2025Electrical system. The vehicle alarm will randomly activate on its own.
• 11020068Jun 16, 2025Electrical system. In certain situations, a newly installed central woofer(s) (bass speaker) will not function.
• 11019573Jun 11, 2025Electrical system. After the software upgrade to …24-11-5xx, the customer is no longer able to log onto Alexa in the vehicle.The system reacts to the customer’s voice (a blue line appears on the central display), but Alexa does notwork.
• 11019579Jun 6, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads
• 11019569Jun 6, 2025Exterior lighting. G45 vehicles built with option codes 552 (Full LED Lights with Cornering Lights), or 3MF (M ShadowlineLights), the headlights’ height setting might not be adjusted correctly.
• 11019568Jun 6, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield wiping quality has decreased or the wiper arm is contacting the hood.
• 11019550Jun 6, 2025Electrical system. Emissions recall 25e-a03: program contol units (dme)
• 11019580Jun 3, 2025Electrical system. 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 every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.
• 11019574Jun 2, 2025Electrical system. Customer may discover that after a sleep cycle, any paired Bluetooth devices may have been deleted from the head unit and any personalized menu settings may have been set back to factory.
• 11018727May 31, 2025Electrical system. 48V Battery Threaded Connections
• 11018833May 23, 2025Body and structure. Inspection and Return - Diffuser Trim
• 11018564May 22, 2025Body and structure. Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.
• 11018548May 20, 2025Electrical system. In certain situations, during the first 40 seconds of vehicle operation, the turn signal sound may be delayedor out of sync with the visual indicator.
• 11018520May 15, 2025Other or unknown, Body and structure. Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.
• 11018539May 14, 2025Electrical system. In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not beable to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to connect via Android Auto.
• 11018547May 13, 2025Electrical system. In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not beable to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to connect via Android Auto.
• 11018517May 12, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Sufficient grease was not applied to the left rear axle shaft. The velocity joints could overheat after a short amount of driving
• 11018519May 2, 2025Wheels. Under certain circumstances, the inner liner of the tire may become detached, which can result in a slowloss of inflation pressure. This loss in inflation pressure is detected and displayed accordingly via the tirepressure monitoring system.
• 11017280Apr 22, 2025Body and structure. A squeaking sound is heard when folding either of the exterior mirrors assemblies in or out.
• 11017282Apr 21, 2025Body and structure. Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.

← All problems reported for the 2025 BMW X3