2021 BMW X4 Technical Service Bulletins

168 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 BMW X4. 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.

• 10206684Dec 1, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area.
• 10206683Dec 1, 2021Seats, Equipment. Milky-white stains (discolorations) in the leather are observed in the second-row seat bottom, backrests and/or headrests.
• 10205612Nov 1, 2021Equipment. BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.
• 10205600Nov 1, 2021Electrical system. BMW of North America (BMW NA) has made information available online to customers about software versions, including any changes to vehicle functionality that will result from each update.
• 10205096Nov 1, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
• 10205095Nov 1, 2021Electrical system. The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
• 10205093Nov 1, 2021Engine cooling. The BMW Gesture Control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations.
• 10205090Nov 1, 2021Body and structure. This situation can result in 2 customer complaints: 1. Wind noise, and 2. Excess water entry.
• 10205071Nov 1, 2021Forward collision avoidance, Air bags, Electrical system. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The issue involves the Active Crash Safety Module (ACSM) sensor.
• 10205070Nov 1, 2021Electrical system. Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
• 10204533Oct 1, 2021Equipment. In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
• 10204532Oct 1, 2021Equipment. With the introduction of BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionalities or modifications in their features with a new Software Update.
• 10204660Sep 1, 2021Equipment. The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO.
• 10203340Sep 1, 2021Steering. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
• 10203336Sep 1, 2021Brakes. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking…
• 10204623Jul 1, 2021Equipment. Due to a parts list error in production, the vehicle was not built according to specification.
• 10202475Jul 1, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less. This leads to perceived lower cooling power. The customer may also notice that external odors enter the vehicle.
• 10202474Jul 1, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. When the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up Display (HUD).
• 10202471Jul 1, 2021Equipment. Check control message (CCM-ID 49) "You can continue driving. Drivetrain". In addition, the following information is shown on the Central Information Display (CID): "You can continue to drive. No roadside assistance necessary. To avoid subsequent damage, arrange an appointment with your Service Partner".
• 10201149Jul 1, 2021Equipment. The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side, passenger side or both.
• 10201141Jul 1, 2021Brakes. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking…
• 10200247Jun 1, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
• 10200243Jun 1, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less. This leads to perceived lower cooling power. The customer may also notice that external odors enter the vehicle.
• 10200241Jun 1, 2021Exterior lighting, Equipment. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
• 10200228Jun 1, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
• 10200488May 1, 2021Equipment. REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App.
• 10200486May 1, 2021Equipment. BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period.
• 10200482May 1, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. HU-H3 MGU RESETS DUE TO BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH SAMSUNG ANDROID 11 : The head unit resets when using various apps (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, etc) on the connected mobile phone. This affects Samsung mobile phones (e.g., Galaxy S20 / S21) with the Android 11 operating system.
• 10199292May 1, 2021Engine, Equipment. B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
• 10198899May 1, 2021Seats. B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
• 10194310Apr 1, 2021Engine, Equipment. WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM FRESH AIR INLET (ENGINE COMPARTMENT): A whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right front area of the vehicle, at speeds above 40 mph.
• 10194309Apr 1, 2021Body and structure, Electrical system. AMBIENT LIGHT TUBE COLOR DIFFERENCES: The intensity or light throughout the door panel lighting strips is not consistent. Some spots are brighter than others.
• 10194299Apr 1, 2021Equipment. GLOVE BOX COVER: It is possible that an out-of-specification glove compartment cover on the passenger side was installed.
• 10194298Apr 1, 2021Brakes, Equipment. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
• 10194296Apr 1, 2021Brakes, Steering. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
• 10190867Mar 1, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). TOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID).
• 10190864Mar 1, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM FRESH AIR INLET (ENGINE COMPARTMENT): A whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right front area of the vehicle, at speeds above 40 mph.
• 10190862Mar 1, 2021Exterior lighting, Air bags. LED LIGHT CARPET IS DIM OR DISTORTED: The light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. .
• 10190860Mar 1, 2021Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left.
• 10190857Mar 1, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SUNROOF WATER LEAK DIAGNOSIS: This bulletin outlines multiple known areas of possible water entry for the vehicles listed above.
• 10190856Mar 1, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SUNROOF NOT INITIALIZED: During operation, the sunroof may have lost initialization due to extended activation of the switch.
• 10190848Mar 1, 2021Equipment. FRONT AXLE SUPPORT WEDGE: Due to a parts list error in production, the vehicle was not built according to specification.
• 10188953Feb 1, 2021Equipment. SPORADIC FAILURE OR CRACKING NOISE IN BASS SPEAKERS: No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
• 10188942Feb 1, 2021Equipment. GLOVE BOX COVER: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop on a small number of Model Year 2021 BMW X3 SAV and X4 SAC vehicles that were produced on February 3, 2021.
• 10188941Feb 1, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). DOOR PAINT STREAKS: Streaks are found running mostly vertically down along the door outer skin from the lower window trim. This can affect any of the 4 side doors.
• 10188937Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. CONNECTING ROD BEARING: The engine must be replaced due to a crankcase manufacturing error. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop.
• 10187483Jan 1, 2021Steering, Electrical system, Lane departure. LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING) STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION NOT STRONG: Lane Departure Warning (LDW) steering wheel vibration is perceived as being not strong enough, even with the strongest setting selected via the iDrive menu. Software in the vibration actuator and /or steering wheel component.
• 10187481Jan 1, 2021Interior lighting, Body and structure, Equipment. FRONY DOOR PANEL LED FAILURES: The LED light on the front door is not working. Due to the orientation of the LED module, moisture may enter the LED module, causing corrosion.
• 10187473Jan 1, 2021Engine. CONNECTING ROD BEARING: The engine must be replaced due to a crankcase manufacturing error.
• 10186894Dec 1, 2020Electrical system. ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.

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