2009 BMW X5 Technical Service Bulletins

269 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 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.

• 10034189May 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: program control units. Vehicles with m57y diesel engine. Service engine soon lamp (mil) is illuminated erroneously. Dde software error.
• 10034188May 1, 2010Equipment. Bmw: replace charge air temperature sensor. Vehicles with m57y diesel engine only. Fault code 4c52 charging air temperature sensor, plausibility is stored. The charge air temperature sensor has failed.
• 10034187May 1, 2010Seats. Bmw: repositioning harness after seat motor replacement. When replacement of the drive motor for the comfort seat back width adjustment becomes necessary, the seat harness requires further modification because it has changed.
• 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.
• 10034467Apr 1, 2010Electrical system. Bmw vehicles: various simultaneous electrical problems. There is a software error in the jbbfe-3r control module. Very intermittently, the jbbfe-3r wakes up in bootloader ode instead of application mode. Perform diagnostics with ista and work through any related test modules.
• 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), Electrical system, Electronic stability…. 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.
• 10031664Sep 1, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Bmw: the spark plugs in the affected suvs may not adhere to the durability requirements. Microcracks in the ceramic insulator of the spark plug may occur, which could result in engine misfiring and rough running, especially at higher engine speeds. 750i, 750li, x5 m, and x6 m vehicles.
• 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.
• 10030613May 1, 2009Engine cooling, Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: program control units (dme-dmtl diagnosis). An incorrect tank leakage diagnosis may occur due to a software error. The service engine soon (mil) lamp may be illuminated with the dmtl leakage fault stored, even though there is no fuel system leak. Dme software dmtl diagnostic error. Model e70 (x5).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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…

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