2019 BMW X5 Technical Service Bulletins

482 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10153770Jan 1, 2019Electrical system. SPANISH OR FRENCH TEXT IS DISPLAYED WITHOUT SPACES. In the selectable Spanish or French languages.
• 10153769Jan 1, 2019Equipment. IDRIVE CONTROLLER KNOB STICKS TO THE LEFT. The positioning of the internal magnets which provide the tactile feedback for the iDrive controller is less than optimal.
• 10153740Jan 1, 2019Engine cooling. DELIVERY STOP: N63R AND N63M ENGINE - CHECK HIGH TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM FOR CONTAMINATION. The engine oil to coolant heat exchanger may have an internal leak resulting in engine oil contamination of the high temperature cooling system.
• 10153641Jan 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). PANORAMIC SUNROOF DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. The panoramic sunroof will not open or close. The sunroof may only tilt with no other functions available. There are no faults stored for the panoramic sunroof. A software error in the Roof Function Center (FZD).
• 10153712Dec 1, 2018Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. COMFORT ACCESS 2.0 INFORMATION. Customers may report complaints that the comfort access system's "contactless" features are not working to their expectations.
• 10153703Dec 1, 2018Electrical system. ELECTRIC ROLLER CARGO COVER REVERSES DIRECTION. The electronic roller cargo cover may reverse direction before completing travel. Afterwards
• 10153698Dec 1, 2018Electronic stability control. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING OF THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL UNIT (DSC). The malfunction indicator light (MIL) in the instrument cluster
• 10153697Dec 1, 2018Electronic stability control. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (DSC). During certain faults in the Dynamic Stability System (DSC) a yellow warning light could be illuminated instead of a red warning light. Software error in the DSC
• 10152676Nov 1, 2018Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM KAFAS MODULE. The KAFAS (Camera Assisted Drivers Assistance System) module erroneously trigger warnings and CCMs (Check Control Messages) which lead to customer discomfort and uncertainty with the KAFAS functionality. KAFAS module software error.
• 10152672Nov 1, 2018Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM BODY DOMAIN CONTROLLER (BDC). In case of a rollover-crash, the doors should be locked after the crash and only unlocked after 6 s. In case of a frontal crash, the doors should be unlocked after 160 milliseconds. Due to software errors in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) a rollover-crash leads to an immediate unlocking (after 30 milliseconds) and in a frontal crash the doors are unlocked only…
• 10152666Nov 1, 2018Body and structure. SERVICE ACTION: RESEAL UNDERBODY BAFFLES. Under certain conditions when driving through water, the underbody baffles may not completely prevent water ingress. Incorrect sealer application during production.
• 10152662Nov 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE. The transmission oil cooler and transmission oil cooler line (radiator feed) could be affected by a manufacturing defect, which may result in transmission fluid leak.
• 10152659Nov 1, 2018Electrical system. ERRONEOUS FAULT 1F2505 IS STORED IN THE DME. The following fault is erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). ??FC 1F2505 - DME, encoding: Self-detection components implausible. This fault does not cause any drivability complaints or engine warning lamps. This fault is normally detected during unrelated work An error in the DME software.
• 10152657Nov 1, 2018Engine cooling. A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective November 16, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW 5 Series, 7 Series and X5 SAV vehicles that have been produced between June 29, 2018 ? September 10, 2018. The issue involves the oil-to-water heat exchanger which can start to leak. Approximately 285 vehicles are affected by this delivery stop.
• 10152656Nov 1, 2018Equipment. RAM CONTROL UNIT: CANNOT BE ENCODED / NO SOUND OUTPUT. After programming the RAM (audio amplifier) one of the following errors may occur: 1. Coding of the RAM-01 audio amplifier fails repeatedly. 2. The RAM-01 audio amplifier was successfully programmed and encoded with ISTA. However after the vehicle goes to sleep, the sound output no longer works. The root cause for this error is still under investigation.
• 10152655Nov 1, 2018Electrical system. NEW ECU VALIDATION NEEDED AFTER REPLACING CERTAIN CONTROL MODULES. With introduction of the new Headunit HU-H3 (MGU Media Graphics Unit) we have a new way protection mechanism against tampering. If one or more of the following components MGU, TCB Telematic Communication Box (ATM-02), RSE Rear Seat Entertainment or KOMBISP18 instrument cluster needs to be replaced the secure connection between them must be…
• 10152653Nov 1, 2018Equipment. "The calendar page has flipped to November and we are pleased to announce that you can now deliver and retail RDR the all new X5 (G05) once you have remedied all recalls/delivery stops. As previously communicated, ALL G05s will need to be flashed with updated software to enhance the customer experience - I-Level S18A-11-523. This straightforward appx. 45 minute flashing procedure will remedy either or BOTH the open…
• 10152652Nov 1, 2018Electrical system. After programming it could be that some fault codes cannot be deleted even after a sleep cycle of the vehicle.
• 10149546Oct 1, 2018Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM KAFAS MODULE. The KAFAS (Camera Assisted Drivers Assistance System) module erroneously trigger warnings and CCMs (Check Control Messages) which lead to customer discomfort and uncertainty with the KAFAS functionality. KAFAS module software error
• 10149539Oct 1, 2018Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP / SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM BODY DOMAIN CONTROLLER (BDC). In case of a rollover-crash, the doors should be locked after the crash and only unlocked after 6 s. In case of a frontal crash, the doors should be unlocked after 160 milliseconds. Due to software errors in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) a rollover-crash leads to an immediate unlocking (after 30 milliseconds) and in a frontal crash the doors…
• 10149538Oct 1, 2018Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP: NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective September 28, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW X5 vehicles that have been produced from July 11 (SOP) - September 24, 2018. The intelligent battery sensor (IBS), which is part of the negative battery cable, may not have been produced to specfications. Therefore, the negative battery cable will be need to be replaced. Approximately 1,209…
• 10154859Feb 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). DEACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRULATION. Customer request for deactivation of the automatic air recirculation function.
• 10154857Feb 1, 2018Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. LED LIGHT CARPET IS DIM OR DISTORTED. The light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. See the photo below demonstrating the difference side to side. The light carpet LED lens may be blocked by debris.
• 10154855Feb 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). CHATTERING NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES. Wiper blades exhibit a chattering noise against the windshield.
• 10154854Feb 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). PANORAMIC SUNROOF DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. The panoramic sunroof will not open or close. The sunroof may only tilt with no other functions available. There are no faults stored for the panoramic sunroof. A software error in the Roof Function Center (FZD).
• 10154820Feb 1, 2018Engine, Electrical system. DME FAULT MEMORY ENTRY FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. Technicians may notice this fault logged during a diagnostic session Fault code Control module Fault Text 160021 DME Crankshaft sensor general loss of synchronism Environmental conditions are vehicle speed 0 (stationary) and engine speed less than 1500 rpm.
• 10154819Feb 1, 2018Engine, Engine cooling. DELIVERY STOP N63R AND N63M ENGINE - CHECK HIGH TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM FOR CONTAMINATION. The engine oil to coolant heat exchanger may have an internal leak resulting in engine oil contamination of the high temperature cooling system.
• 10154817Feb 1, 2018Engine. ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine compartment when engine is running.
• 10154759Feb 1, 2018Lane departure. INTERRUPTION OF AUTOMATED PARK ASSIST. Park Distance Control (PDC) distance tiles are displayed in the Central Information Display (CID); despite no actual obstacles being in close proximity to the vehicle.
• 10154758Feb 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE BMW DIGITAL KEY. After exchanging the Body Domain Controller (BDC); the digital keys are no longer correctly displayed in the vehicle's Central Information Display.
• 10154757Feb 1, 2018Equipment. REMOTE/ DISPLAY KEY IS NOT DETECTED. The remote/ display key is sometimes not detected. Comfort Access and Comfort Go are not possible.
• 10154756Feb 1, 2018Equipment. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE - PARKING ASSISTANCE RESTRICTED. Some car washes utilize an air curtain at the entrance. When passing through the air curtain; a Check Control Message (CCM) "Restricted parking assistance" may be displayed on vehicles with certain option codes.

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