2015 BMW X5 Technical Service Bulletins

412 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10147982Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Headunit-High: Navigation Road Map Installation After Replacement. When replacing the HU-H, the road map database version that was in the defective HU-H must be installed in the new HU-H.
• 10147954Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Enabling Code FSC/SWT - Enabling the Navigation System Map at QC1. The navigation system is inoperative unless the map is enabled during the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check. INFORMATION New vehicles come equipped with a navigation road map that must be enabled via an enable code (FSC). This process is part of the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check performed with the ISID (ISTA Diagnosis). IMPORTANT: There is no programming involved!
• 10147953Jan 1, 2014Electrical system. "ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. * No traffic information (RTTI / ARTTI) * BMW ASSIST ""My Info"" service doesn't work. CAUSE The Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) is inactive. * No active contract for ConnectedDrive features Offboard Availability (Backend) system issues * The external network was/is inoperative. * No data is…
• 10147952Jan 1, 2014Electrical system. Headunit-High: INITIAL Enabling Code Is Not Accepted Via I-Drive. INFORMATION Do not replace any parts. NOTE: First time activation of the navigation system should always be performed during the Quality Certification 1 (QC1) Pre-Delivery Check, with the vehicle connected to the diagnosis system ISTA. Refer to SI B65 30 09. Connect the vehicle to the diagnosis system ISTA and activate the navigation system. The code…
• 10147947Jan 1, 2014Exterior lighting, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). One or Both Outside Mirror Turn Signals Do Not Operate. When using the left or right turn signal, the turn signal light on the outside mirror does not operate. CAUSE The outside mirror light assembly has a pin pushed back and makes a bad contact.
• 10147946Jan 1, 2014Electrical system, Exterior lighting. "Adaptive Headlight Malfunction in Cold Weather. * In very cold weather conditions (32ºF or below) with the light switch in the automatic position, the CCM (Check Control Message) ""Adaptive headlight malfunction"" is displayed. * When the CC message is displayed, all the lights continue to function. * When switching the headlights to high beam and the headlight unit is cold, the mechanism inside the headlight is…
• 10147945Jan 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. The automatic driving light switching on/off can be shorter or longer when it starts to get dark. CAUSE The software for the switch-on threshold is lowered to protect the xenon light source.
• 10147944Jan 1, 2014Exterior lighting. "After Deleting Transport Mode, Daytime Running Light Is Switched Off. After deleting transport mode during PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection-QC I), fault code ""8041A9 - Daytime running light lock active"" is present in the BDC (Body Domain Controller) and the DRL (Day Running Light) is switched off. CAUSE Software in the BDC"
• 10147939Jan 1, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Child Safety Switch Lever in Rear Door Is Not Visible. The customer cannot see the rear door child safety locking lever. CAUSE Improper door latching mechanism installation (safety lock lever is hidden behind the sheet metal)
• 10147938Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Service Action: Missing Front License Plate Bracket. Affected vehicles have been identified as being delivered within the state of California, which requires a front license plate to be affixed. The SAV center must install the bracket to the front bumper in anticipation of affixing the license plate.
• 10147935Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Outside Door Mirror Triangle Seal Protrudes and Creates Wind Noise. The customer may complain of wind noise and/or poor fitment of the door mirror seal. CAUSE The outside mirror seal locking tab shows poor fitment.
• 10147931Jan 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Gear Selector (GWS) Cannot Be Moved Into Sport or Manual Mode. Intermittently the gear selector switch cannot be moved into the left sport or manual position. It is still possible to shift the vehicle from Park to Reverse, Drive or Neutral. Internal fault in the GWS

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