2005 BMW X5 Technical Service Bulletins

88 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 BMW X5. 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.

• 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.
• 10036985Jun 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. The engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. There is a software application error.
• 10036984Jun 1, 2010Fuel system. Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine.
• 10036982Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and "service engine soon light" when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. There may be six different fault codes.
• 10036981Jun 1, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. The light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommended oil change.
• 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.
• 10034666Apr 1, 2010Electrical system. Bmw: various electrical problems. On the vehicle, various electrical problems are possible. Warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster; check control messages; systems inoperative; fuse blown; wipers in default mode (permanently on); and fault codes ffff and f-can faults in ars and dsc. Short circuit of the wiring harness to sharp sheet metal immediately behind the glove compartment. No model years listed.
• 10032640Apr 1, 2010Electrical system. Bmw vehicles: various electrical problems are possible on the vehicle: warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster; check control messages; systems inoperative; fuse blown; wipers in default mode (permanently on); and fault codes ffff and f-can faults in ars and dsc. Short circuit of the wiring harness to sharp sheet metal immediately behind the glove compartment. Model e70 (x5) no model years listed. *pe…
• 10041804Mar 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: the bulb has failed on the daytime running lamp.
• 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is available separately in the illustration, but it is available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
• 10032646Oct 1, 2009Engine cooling. Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. Models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. The service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. The engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode.
• 10032642Oct 1, 2009Engine cooling. Bmw vehicles: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. The service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfuction message is displayed in the cc), and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde control module: 4bed/4bdd fuel pressure control, control deviation (pressure too high/too low); 4bdb fuel pre supply pressure control, control deviation/negative and 6292 control…
• 10032641Oct 1, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electronic stability control…. Bmw vehicles: dsc warning lamp illuminated. The dsc (dynamic stability control) warning lamp is illuminated and some or all of the following fault codes are stored: 6e58; 6e04; 53ba; d36f; 55c3; 6eca; and the wipers may also be operating in default mode.
• 10031624Sep 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: replacement of front outer cv joint. Complaints of clicking or grinding noises coming from the front axle area when making a turn. The front outer constant velocity joint boot is split open and the joint is already damaged.
• 10031524Sep 1, 2009Electrical system. Bmw: failure of remote control locking. Intermittently or permanently, the remote control locking is inoperative. Both remote keys are affected. In some cases, the parking brake warning is illuminated in the instrument cluster and fuse f129 is blown. No model years listed.
• 10029684May 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. When diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporative system *pe updated 10/27/09.
• 10029544Mar 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw: diesel: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. Service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfunction message is displayed in the cc) and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde control module. Model years unknown.
• 10029025Mar 1, 2009Engine cooling. Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. Moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation valve or hoses can freeze due to low ambient temperatures.
• 10029008Nov 1, 2008Body and structure. Bmw: water leak in the front right footwell area causing the carpet to become wet.
• 10025983Jun 1, 2008Exterior lighting. Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. Water or condensation in one or both headlamps. Models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. Model years 2000-20008.
• 10025363Jun 1, 2008Electrical system. Dsc warning lamp illuminated. E70 (x5) vehicles produced up to january 28, 2007. *pe updated 9/10/08.
• 10025586Apr 1, 2008Brakes. The parking brake warning is illuminated and fault code 6032 is stored. For model e70 (x5).
• 10025582Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service action on my 2005 and 2006 e53 (x5) with m54 engine and gm5 transmission produced 09/2004-10/2006 - reprogram dme.
• 10032781Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. The customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under heavy acceleration; distinct hesitation when accelerating from 30-45mph. No model years listed.
• 10025775Jan 1, 2008Suspension. Bmw: dynamic drive (ars) front sway bar repairs. E70 (x5) with sport package option code zsp.
• 10032988Dec 1, 2007Tires. Bmw: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. Model e90, e91(3 series);e92, e92 (3 series); e60 (5 series); e60 (m5); e63, e64 (6 series); e63, e64 (m6); e65, e66 (7 series); e70 (x5); e83 (x3); and e85, e86 (z4).
• 10032845Nov 1, 2007Electrical system, Equipment. Bmw vehicle: electronic malfunction cc message caused by shorted wiring. The electronic malfunction check control message may be displayed; the sounds system emits a static noise from the speakers; the rfk (rear view camera) does not pan; the airbag warning light may be illuminated; kcan communication, kcan line and kcan wire faults are stored in various control modules. Shorted wiring at the left or right…
• 10032844Nov 1, 2007Electrical system. Bmw vehicle: missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints. Vehicle will not start. Instrument cluster or displays are flickering. Remote control will not unlock vehicle. Various control modules cannot be accessed using the diagnosis system. The clip(1) on the power supply terminal(2) (x16825 inthe rear power distribution box, or x16824 inthe front jbe [junction box electronics]), is either loose…
• 10032813Nov 1, 2007Electrical system, Engine cooling, Equipment. Bmw vehicle: fc 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat. Complaints that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. Fault code 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat is stored in dme fault memory. Dme software calibration related to high heating requirements during subzero driving conditions. Reprogram vehicle with v27.1 (I level e070-07-09-520) or higher.
• 10024508Nov 1, 2007Electrical system. Missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints.
• 10021405Feb 1, 2007Latches, locks and linkages. Install hood latch corrosion resistant clip.
• 10020005Apr 1, 2006Fuel system. Top tier detergent gasoline in bmw vehicles.
• 10020004Apr 1, 2006Tires. Nitrogen inflated tires.
• 10020011Mar 1, 2006Body and structure. Water ingress - trunk floor area.
• 10020009Mar 1, 2006Body and structure. Trunk lid grip water ingress - intermittent trunk lid (lift gate or rear hatch) unlocking operations.
• 10020008Mar 1, 2006Tires. Erroneous flat tire warning.
• 10014893Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh 2-1 downshift. *eh bmw e35. *sc x5 from 10/03 up to 04/05.
• 10012498Jan 1, 2006Air bags. Airbag warning light is illuminated, and fault code 71 (seat occupancy detector) is stored in mrs4rd. Bmw e83 (x3). Model year unknown.

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