2019 BMW X6 Technical Service Bulletins

65 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 BMW X6. 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.

• 11036453Aug 28, 2026Body and structure. BMW Notice of the Court’s Final Approval for Shark-Fin Antenna Settlement (X3, X4, X5, X6, X7)
• 11036388Aug 25, 2026Body and structure. Rear Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Sealing Issue
• 11033030May 21, 2026Body and structure. SHARK FIN ROOF ANTENNA SEALING SETTLEMENT Extended Warranty
• 11028000Jan 21, 2026Engine. N63tu1 class action settlement svc campaign: oil consumption diagnosis/repair
• 11013061Jan 2, 2025Air bags. The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / deliver date.
• 11010768Nov 14, 2024Engine. For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles, as determined from the original in-service date.
• 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
• 10249024Jan 8, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the associated attachments are designed to provide one single diagnostic resource for troubleshooting all known issues related to the panoramic sunroof of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles…
• 10249018Jan 8, 2024Steering. At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
• 10247578Dec 8, 2023Electrical system. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
• 10245422Nov 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
• 10245377Nov 13, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
• 10244528Oct 30, 2023Air bags. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Brightk Consulting, Inc. v. BMW of North America, LLC. The Court has granted final approval of the settlement. Note: This updated bulletin (10/2023) is a notice that the Class Action Settlement was finalized on September 22, 2023. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action.
• 10244258Oct 20, 2023Seats. Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules. Visible stitching on first row sport seat. Third seat row backrest Bowden cable routing and length change.
• 10244242Oct 19, 2023Vehicle speed control, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance. Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
• 10244239Oct 18, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
• 10242879Sep 12, 2023Body and structure. A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb. Note: This service information bulletin contains diagnostic and repair information which was previouslyincluded in an NED test plan that has been removed.
• 10238090May 1, 2023Electrical system. After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
• 10238062May 1, 2023Equipment. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022. Note: This bulletin is a notice of a Class Action Settlement Service Campaign…
• 10235205Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
• 10230716Dec 1, 2022Equipment. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
• 10227568Oct 1, 2022Lane departure, Seats, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Other or unknown…. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault(moisture)" is stored. The fault may or may not…
• 10225128Sep 1, 2022Other or unknown. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
• 10225127Sep 1, 2022Lane departure. The Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors does not illuminate to alert the driver when it should.
• 10225126Sep 1, 2022Equipment. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
• 10225115Sep 1, 2022Electrical system. Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
• 10225114Sep 1, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
• 10225107Sep 1, 2022Engine cooling. Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
• 10224592Aug 1, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. When using Comfort Access 2.0 feature Lock when walking away, the vehicle locks itself even though the remote control/display key is inside the vehicle.
• 10224212Aug 1, 2022Electrical system. Driver Assistance reduced checked control message (CCM) appears. All or some of the system functions maybe inoperative. The following fault will be stored: 481CC6.
• 10218384Jun 1, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
• 10218382Jun 1, 2022Air bags, Electrical system. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal; 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal.
• 10218379Jun 1, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings. In some cases the air conditioning may have stopped blowing cold air altogether.
• 10218372Jun 1, 2022Equipment. The following LIN faults for electric door sunshade may be present in the BDC fault memory. D90D81-Sunblind rear driver (LIN): Missing LIN-slave D90D84-Sunblind rear passenger (LIN): Missing LIN-slave 8049B2-Sunblind rear driver (LIN): Line interruption 8049B6-Sunblind rear passenger (LIN): Line interruption 8049B3-Sunblind rear driver (LIN): Button jammed 8049B7-Sunblind rear passenger (LIN): Button jammed…
• 10218366Jun 1, 2022Engine cooling. Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
• 10214990May 1, 2022Electrical system. The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with…
• 10214266Apr 1, 2022Air bags, Lane departure. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently.
• 10214265Apr 1, 2022Electrical system. On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38F to 60F +; 3 to 15 + Celsius) without changing any climate control settings.
• 10211860Mar 1, 2022Body and structure. A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roads or during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb.
• 10214258Feb 1, 2022Wheels. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots.
• 10214247Feb 1, 2022Other or unknown. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. BMW of North America, et al. The Court has granted final approval of the settlement. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022.
• 10214246Feb 1, 2022Other or unknown. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. BMW of North America, et al. The Court has granted final approval of the settlement. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022.
• 10205603Nov 1, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. For the eligible vehicles and for the issue described below, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's delivery unit with in-tank pump to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
• 10204660Sep 1, 2021Equipment. The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO.
• 10200249Jun 1, 2021Electrical system, Other or unknown, Equipment. The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology was made at the discretion of the respective cellular carriers and lies beyond the control of BMW. Due to the phase-out, BMW Assist and ConnectedDrive services will no longer be…
• 10200489May 1, 2021Equipment. TELEMATICS UNIT RETROFIT TO 4G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022.
• 10200487May 1, 2021Equipment. TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022.
• 10199287May 1, 2021Fuel system, Engine cooling. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al
• 10198894May 1, 2021Engine cooling, Fuel system. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al

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