2011 BMW X5 Technical Service Bulletins

322 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10151119Feb 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. SI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call…
• 10151115Feb 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
• 10151080Feb 1, 2016Equipment. Certain air conditioning condensers must be replaced. Premature condenser failure due to corrosion. Replace the condenser if the vehicle contains the affected part number (9255983) AND the production date of the part falls on or before 11/11/13.
• 10151071Feb 1, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling, Engine. "This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 16 14 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N63 Engine: Check the Timing Chain. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, ""N63 Customer Care Package."" The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT…
• 10151068Feb 1, 2016Steering, Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports).
• 10151023Jan 1, 2016Equipment. Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
• 10151015Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. SI B61 30 14. January 2016. General Electrical Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 30 14 dated December 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure . INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the…
• 10150904Jan 1, 2016Engine, Fuel system. The high-pressure injectors may fail, resulting in an engine malfunction warning and reduced engine output.
• 10147882Dec 1, 2015Electrical system. "?SI B61 30 14December 2015 General Electrical SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 30 14 dated July 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement…
• 10147862Dec 1, 2015Engine. "Engine Idle Speed Fluctuates Intermittently, when Shifting into Gear. While stationary, the engine idle speed could fluctuate (once or a few times) after engaging either ""Drive"" or ""Reverse gear. It is possible that the engine could also stall. This situation is intermittent, difficult to reproduce, and would not cause a fault to be stored. However, it is more likely to occur right after restarting a hot…
• 10147856Dec 1, 2015Equipment. "N63 Engine Crankcase Ventilation ""Connecting Line"" Hoses: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the Crankcase ventilation ""connecting line"" hoses to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date Items # 1 and # 2: This ""component…
• 10147855Dec 1, 2015Equipment. "N63 Engine Vacuum Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the engine vacuum pump to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date Item #1: This ""component-specific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and…
• 10147852Dec 1, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. "N63 Engine Fuel Injectors - Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the fuel injectors to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date This ""component-specific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is…
• 10147808Nov 1, 2015Engine. N63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. ? B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs ? B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints ? B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity ?
• 10147763Oct 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Delivery Stop: Program Electronic Control Unit. A Delivery Stop has been issued on F15 PHEV vehicles produced from July 6, 2015 to October 21, 2015. These vehicles require programming of the Electric Machine Electronics (EME) Control Unit. The software will be available with ISTA/P 3.57.1 as of November 6, 2015. This bulletin will be updated with repair instructions and warranty information when it becomes…
• 10147761Oct 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. "Engine Idle Speed Fluctuates Intermittently, when Shifting into Gear. While stationary, the engine idle speed could fluctuate (once or a few times) after engaging either ""Drive"" or ""Reverse gear. It is possible that the engine could also stall. This situation is intermittent, difficult to reproduce, and would not cause a fault to be stored. However, it is more likely to occur right after restarting a hot…
• 10147759Oct 1, 2015Engine. ?N63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) If the valve…
• 10147758Oct 1, 2015Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports).
• 10147241Sep 1, 2015Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain. Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE Possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels & tires, suspension components or internal wear on the clutch plates of the xDrive transfer case.
• 10151404Aug 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Vibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop. Chassis stabilization warning is displayed. Vehicle may exhibit a shudder or vibration when taking off from a stop. One or more of the following fault codes may be stored: LMV ? 440101 - Transfer box (VTG): End of transmission service life reached ? 440105 - Transfer box (VTG ) Calibration Faulty ? 440115 - Transfer box (VTG): Calibration angle…
• 10151400Aug 1, 2015Equipment, Engine. "N63 and S63 Engine: Upper Oil Pan Removal and Installation Procedures. INFORMATION When removing and/or installing the N63 or S63 engine ""upper"" oil pan assembly, the oil pan can sustain damage if this operation is not performed correctly. Before loosening or tightening the upper oil pan bolts as per Repair Instruction 11 13 010 ""Removing and installing /replacing upper oil sump (N63),"" the steps outlined in…
• 10151396Aug 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. "Front Propeller (Drive) Shaft: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the: ? Front propeller (drive) shaft to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a…
• 10059089Aug 1, 2015Brakes. Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees
• 10058973Aug 1, 2015Equipment. Limited warranty has been extended to certain vehicles for 10 years/120,000 miles. Which ever comes first.
• 10147192Jul 1, 2015Fuel system. "?SI B13 02 15July 2015 Fuel SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 02 15 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: N63 Replace High-Pressure Fuel Pumps. The high-pressure pump may fail, resulting in an engine malfunction warning and reduced engine output. This Service Action involves F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, E70, E71, and E72…
• 10147188Jul 1, 2015Equipment, Engine. N63: CBS Oil Service Conversion in ISTA/P. The CBS oil service conversion (8KL) performed for the N63 Customer Car Package and timing chain check (SI B11 16 14) did not work correctly for the above models with previous versions of ISTA/P. After the conversion, the forecast interval did not change to the desired 10,000 miles/12 months, or the forecast is displayed as an invalid value, for example: 25,000 miles/24…
• 10146935Jul 1, 2015Equipment, Fuel system. "In-Tank Fuel Delivery Module (Pump): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the ? In-tank fuel delivery module (pump) to 10 years without mileage limitation as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
• 10059005Jul 1, 2015Engine. Engine failure warning and reduced engine output will occur due to high-pressure pump failure.
• 10147724Jun 1, 2015Equipment. iDrive Controller Trim Peeling. The chrome ring on the iDrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion.
• 10147722Jun 1, 2015Electrical system. "BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure. This 12-volt battery replacement measure is: ? Effective for repairs dated on or after January 1, 2015. ? Applicable to vehicles…
• 10147712Jun 1, 2015Fuel system. Service Action: Reprogram the DDE. The DDE calibration for readiness monitoring may be incorrect.
• 10059006Jun 1, 2015Engine cooling. Incorrect dde calibration for readines monitoring.
• 10147136May 1, 2015Tires, Wheels. Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to replace the valve stem will lead to a pressure leak. The proper repair procedure can be found in REP 3611533. Not applicable. [ Copyright (c)2015 BMW of North America, Inc.
• 10147132May 1, 2015Engine. Service Action: Replace Oxygen Sensor. The oxygen sensor deteriorates prematurely.
• 10147131May 1, 2015Fuel system. Service Action: N63 Replace High-Pressure Fuel Pumps. The high-pressure pump may fail, resulting in an engine malfunction warning and reduced engine output.
• 10147127May 1, 2015Engine. "This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, ""N63 Customer Care Package."" The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT mandatory Technical Campaigns or Recalls. They should be completed only based on parts availability, workshop capacity, and the customer's schedule.
• 10147125May 1, 2015Engine. N63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. ? B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs ? B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints ? B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity ?
• 10147123May 1, 2015Electrical system. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify their root cause. Fault codes that are not diagnosed to find their root cause can lead to a repeat repair visit to the workshop by the customer.
• 10058427May 1, 2015Fuel system. Bmw: some vehicles will experience reduced engine output when engine malfunction, due to high pressure pump failure of quantity control valve. Model 2011 f01,f02,f04,f07,f10,f12,f13,e70,e71,e71.
• 10057338May 1, 2015Engine. Bmw: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided. *pe updated 9/25/15. *pe updated 10/6/15.
• 10152309Apr 1, 2015Electrical system. Service Action: Program Control Units (SCR). The Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) control module can make an error when calculating the DEF line pressure. This could cause the Service Engine Soon light (MIL) to come on with a pressure plausibility fault stored in the SCR module.
• 10152308Apr 1, 2015Engine cooling. Service Action: Replace Oxygen Sensor. The oxygen sensor deteriorates prematurely.
• 10152303Apr 1, 2015Engine. N63: CBS Oil Service Conversion in ISTA/P. The CBS oil service conversion performed for the N63 Customer Car Package and timing chain check (SI B11 16 14) does not work correctly for the above models with the current version of ISTA/P. After the conversion, the forecast interval does not change to the desired 10,000 miles/12 months, or the forecast is displayed as an invalid value, for example: 25,000 miles/24…
• 10152301Apr 1, 2015Equipment. "This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMW vehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fuel economy without compromising on its ""class leading"" power and performance.
• 10058483Apr 1, 2015Fuel system, Other or unknown. Bmw: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line. Model 2008-14.
• 10147669Mar 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Driveshaft Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B26 01 14 dated August 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Inspect Front Driveshaft. The universal joints in the front driveshaft may…
• 10147660Mar 1, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. "SI B12 10 15 Engine Electrical Systems March 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 10 15 dated January 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N63: CBS Oil Service Conversion in ISTA/P. The CBS oil service conversion performed for the N63 Customer Car Package and timing chain check (SI B11 16 14) did not work correctly with ISTA/P 3.54.x or 3.55.0.
• 10147656Mar 1, 2015Engine. "This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, ""N63 Customer Care Package."" The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT mandatory Technical Campaigns or Recalls. They should be completed only based on parts availability, workshop capacity, and the customer's schedule.
• 10147655Mar 1, 2015Engine. "N63: Quality Control Monitoring After CCP. INFORMATION If the vehicle exhibits any of the above drivability issues, perform the ISTA/D N63 Misfire Detection test plan. Please make sure the FASTA data is transmitted. Submit a PuMA case titled ""N63: Drivability after CCP."" Follow the recommendations received."
• 10147085Feb 1, 2015Electrical system. "SI B61 30 14February 2015 General Electrical SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 30 14 dated January 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the…

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