Model year

2015 BMW X1 SAV

SUV, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jun 17, 2015 to Oct 22, 2019.

Recall campaigns covering this model year2853k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42Close to the median 2015 suv
Severity index11.92015 suvs average 7.3
First 24 months12Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 BMW X1 SAV peaked in 2017, with 20 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0510152020152016201720201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

69% of complaints about the 2015 BMW X1 SAV name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
29
Engine and cooling
5
Brakes
3
Powertrain
2
Steering
2
Speed control
2
Electrical system
1
Fuel system
1
Wheels
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2015 BMW X1 SAV

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW X1 SAV
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-016Jan 14, 2019These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or…Airbags12,880Part replacement
16V-071Feb 5, 2016Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to ruptureAirbags840,000Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 BMW X1 SAV

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

42 complaints on file, page 1 of 3.

  1. Filed Oct 22, 2019Failure Oct 18, 201965,500 milesCumming, GAPower train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X1 SAV. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IT INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, A WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO UNITED BMW (1501 ALPHARETTA HWY, ALPHARETTA, GA 30009, (678) 430-3775), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,500.

    NHTSA complaint 11270208
  2. Filed Aug 2, 2019Failure Aug 1, 201972,000 milesTolleson, AZAir bagsCrash2 injured

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED: (190801030). THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK AND CHEST INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER THAT WAS A CHILD SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE FOR THE OTHER DRIVERS THAT HAD INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED 4 MONTHS AGO UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 ( AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11241303
  3. Filed Jul 9, 2019Failure Jul 8, 2019350 milesHouston, TXUnknown or other

    DRIVING ON HWY AT 75 MPH EASTBOUND TOWARDS WICHITA FALLS TX - CALM EVENING, SUDDENLY THE FRONT PANEL OF THE SUNROOF ON THE BMW X1 EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. PULLED OVER TO LOOK AT THE REMNANTS, REMAINING GLASS LOOKED LIKE THE EXPLOSION WAS PUSHING THE GLASS OUT FROM THE INSIDE. VERY SCARY ON THE HWY.

    NHTSA complaint 11230559
  4. Filed Jul 1, 2019Failure Jun 28, 201942,600 milesWeymouth, MAService brakes, Wheels

    MY TIRES ARE WORN OUT PAST ACCEPTABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND YET THE DEALER INSPECTED MY CAR AND PASSED IT AND REGISTERED IT. CHASSIS CORRODED AND WHEELS ROTTING. I BOUGHT THE CAR ON THE 14TYH AND DEALER DIDN'T DELIVER IT UNTIL THE 21ST BECAUSE OF APPARENT MISSING TITLE. THE CAR NEEDED SERVICE AND AIR FILTER AND DURING THE SERVICE, THE OTHER (BMW) DEALER FOUND THE ISSUES ATTACHED. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION LISTING A 90 LIMITED WARRANTY AND WAS WONDERING IF THE PURCHASE DEALER OWES ME TO FIX SOME OF THOSE ITEMS, PARTICULARLY TIRES THAT ARE BEYOND SAFE. I ALMOST SKID AND HIT ANOTHER CAR TODAY ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE POOR STATE OF THE TIRES....

    NHTSA complaint 11228690
  5. Filed Apr 5, 2019Failure Mar 29, 2019145,000 milesAtlanta, GAEngine, Fuel/propulsion system

    ON MARCH 29, 2019 I TOOK MY CAR IN DUE TO A COOLANT INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT. NALLEY BMW INDICATED IT WAS DUE TO A NEED FOR A RADIATOR. THIS IS THE FOURTH RADIATOR NALLEY BMW AND GLOBAL BMW HAVE REPLACED WITH THE LAST TWO YEARS. I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOUR REPLACEMENTS OF A RADIATOR IN UNDER TWO YEARS. THEY WILL REPAIR THE RADIATOR AND ALLOW DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME. I WILL DRIVE ABOUT 500 MORE MILES BEFORE THE COOLANT LIGHT COMES BACK ON INDICATING TROUBLE. EACH TIME, THE COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON, THE RADIATOR HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES. MARCH 29TH WOULD MAKE THE FOURTH TIME THE RADIATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED IN UNDER TWO YEARS.

    NHTSA complaint 11194065
  6. Filed Mar 8, 2019Failure Mar 8, 201971,000 milesCamarillo, CAService brakesCrash1 injured

    VEHICLE COULD NOT STOP GOING DOWNHILL AND CRASHED INTO 2 PARKED CARS BEFORE OVERTURNING; FELT LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE.

    NHTSA complaint 11185460
  7. Filed Feb 15, 2019Failure Oct 8, 201847,800 milesPalm Beach Gardens, FLEngineFire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X1. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 52 MPH ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED DARK SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY SOMEONE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE RAIN. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BRAMAN BMW JUPITER (561-609-0144, LOCATED AT 1555 W INDIANTOWN RD, JUPITER, FL 33458) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ASSIGNED A TECHNICIAN TO OVERSEE AN INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ORDERED AN INVESTIGATION. THE CONTACT DID NOT STATE IF THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,800.

    NHTSA complaint 11180384
  8. Filed Feb 14, 2018Failure Nov 2, 2017Murrieta, CAUnknown or other

    2015 BMW X1. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *LD *JS

    NHTSA complaint 11061709
  9. Filed Dec 20, 2017Failure Sep 1, 2017Campbell, CAAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM THE BMW DEALERSHIP STATING THE RECALL OF THE DRIVER'S AIR-BAG, THAT THEY HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. WHEN I CALLED TO SCHEDULE THE SERVICE I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PART. I CALLED ON10/16/17, WAS INFORMED AS SOON AS THE PART WAS IN THEY WOULD CALL ME. I CALLED AGAIN TODAY, 12/20/17 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS STILL ABOUT 13 WEEKS OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ONLY SENDING THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 20 AIRBAGS AT A TIME AND THAT THE IS THE REASON THAT IT IS TAKING SO LONG. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT IT WILL TAKE OVER 23 WEEKS FOR ME TO RECEIVE THE PART/AIRBAG THAT I NEED TO HAVE REPLACED. MY RECALL LETTER STATED THAT IF THE BMW CENTER IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME THAT I SHOULD NOTIFY THE ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. THE LETTER FOR THE RECALL IS DATED SEPTEMBER 2017.

    NHTSA complaint 11055755
  10. Filed Dec 7, 2017Failure Nov 30, 201740,000 milesNewbury Park, CASteering

    ON HIGHWAY, WHEN SPEED REACHES BETWEEN 60 TO 80 MPH, THE CAR FEELS UNSTABLE. IT IS LIKE THE TWO FRONT TIRES ARE RUNNING OUT OF AIR AND I HAVE TO FIGHT TO STEER THE CAR TO KEEP IT GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. I TOOK IT INTO TWO DEALERSHIPS AND THEY TESTED THE ALIGNMENT AND INFLATED THE TIRES TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECS BUT IT DID NOT SOLVE THE ISSUE. THEY TOLD ME THAT WAS ALL THEY COULD DO AND NOTHING ELSE.

    NHTSA complaint 11053319
  11. Filed Nov 9, 2017Failure Feb 5, 2016Thornton, COAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL - HAVE ASKED ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG AS A RECALL ITEM FOR ALMOST ONE YEAR WITH NO RESOLUTION. DEALERSHIP STATES THEY GET 20 REPLACEMENT BAGS PER MONTH AND I AM ON A WAITING LIST. VERY DANGEROUS!

    NHTSA complaint 11044966
  12. Filed Nov 7, 2017Failure Nov 7, 201728,000 milesSeattle, WAAir bags

    AIRBAG RECALL FROM EARLY 2016 AND STILL DON'T HAVE A REPLACEMENT. WE ARE ON THE WAITING LIST PER THE DEALERSHIP BUT OUR REPLACEMENT IS STILL MONTHS OUT.

    NHTSA complaint 11044274
  13. Filed Nov 2, 2017Failure Feb 1, 2016Honolulu, HIAir bags

    AFTER RECEIVING THE FIRST AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE FROM BMW OF NO. AMERICA, I"VE BEEN CONTACTING BMW OF HONOLULU FOR ALMOST 2 YRS TO TRY TO GET THEM TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG. THEY TELL ME THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS OR THE LAST TIME I CALLED THEY TOLD BE THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK AND I'VE NEVER HEARD BACK FROM THEM (SEVERAL MOS AGO). I TALKED W/ THE SALES PERSON I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM AND SHE TOLD ME SHE WOULD CALL ME BACK W/ STATUS AND HAVE NEVER HEARD BACK FROM HER. IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING TO KEEP RECEIVING THESE AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE FROM BMW AND WHEN I CALL TO SEE WHEN THEY CAN REPAIR MY CAR, I NEVER HEAR BACK FROM THEM.

    NHTSA complaint 11042807
  14. Filed Oct 24, 2017Failure Oct 24, 201733,000 milesLittleton, COAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL - CALLED UPON RECEIPT OF THE LETTER FROM BMW/NTSB STATING THE REPAIR IS NOW AVAILABLE, MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR 3 WEEKS OUT AS THE PARTS TAKE THAT LONG TO GET IN. NOW I'VE RECEIVED A CALL AFTER 2 WEEKS WITH AN APPOINTMENT THAT RALPH SCHOMP BMW WAS TOLD BY BMW USA THAT THEY ARE LIMITED TO THE NUMBER OF AIRBAGS THEY ARE ALLOWED TO REPLACE EACH WEEK SO THEY NEED TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT INDEFINITELY. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE NOW ON BACK ORDER, SO THERE IS NO WAY TO GET THE AIRBAG REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER. I SPOKE WITH BMW USA & THEY ADVISED THAT YES, THEY ARE LIMITING HOW MANY RECALLS CAN BE REPAIRED EACH WEEK, BUT THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT ON BACK ORDER. SHE ADVISED I TRY A LARGER DEALER IN MY AREA OR COMPLAIN TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AS THEY CAN MAGICALLY GET THINGS REPAIRED. I AM WORKING WITH THE LARGEST DEALER IN THE REGION - SO, SINCE NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING REPAIRS MADE I'M CONTACTING YOU TO HELP ME. I WANT TO GET RID OF THE CAR AS THE SERVICE IS HORRIBLE AND MY SAFETY IS AT RISK!!!

    NHTSA complaint 11039149
  15. Filed Oct 23, 2017Failure Sep 1, 2017Roswell, GAAir bags

    2015 BMW X1. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVERS AIRBAG MODULE SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/23/2017*JS

    NHTSA complaint 11034988
  16. Filed Oct 16, 2017Failure Oct 16, 2017Plymouth, MNAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL RECALL CAMPAIGN 16V-071. RECEIVED LETTER STATING "WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO COMPLETE THIS RECALL. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BMW CENTER IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THIS IMPORTANT FREE REPAIR PERFORMED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE." DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE NOW OR IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW AND SUGGESTED IT MIGHT BE FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE LETTER IS FOR THE CORRECT MODEL. THE LETTER SENT SEEMS PATENTLY FALSE.

    NHTSA complaint 11033921
  17. Filed Oct 14, 2017Failure Sep 21, 2017Honolulu, HIAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL; I'VE BEEN TRYING FOR ABOUT 2 YRS TO HAVE THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG IN MY CAR REPLACED BY MY LOCAL BMW DEALER AND STILL HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DO SO. WHEN I FIRST CALLED THEM ABOUT THE AIRBAG THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDIN'T HAVE THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG AND THAT THEY WOULD LET ME KNOW WHEN THEY HAVE IT. IN SEPT OF THIS YEAR, I GOT A NOTICE IN THE MAIL FROM BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, TELLING ME THEY HAD THE REPLACEMENT PARTS IN STOCK AND TO CALL MY LOCAL BMW DEALER IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR. I CALLED BMW OF HONOLULU ON 9/21 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND THE LADY I TALKED TO TOLD ME SHE WAS IN CHARGE OF THE AIRBAG RECALL. I ASKED FOR AN APPOINT ASAP AND SHE TOLD ME THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS DOWN AND THAT SHE WOULD CALL ME BACK THE SAME DAY. TODAY IS SAT, 10/14 AND NO ONE HAS CALLED ME BACK TO TELL ME WHAT'S GOING ON OR WHEN OR IF THEY CAN DO THE REPAIR. ALL BMW DOES IS SEND THESE DIRE LETTERS TO MAKE ME WORRY BUT, THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING OR LET ME KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING.

    NHTSA complaint 11033384
  18. Filed Sep 11, 2017Failure Feb 5, 2016Denver, COAir bags

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X1. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (SCHOMP BMW, DENVER CO, 303-730-1300) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

    NHTSA complaint 11022741
  19. Filed Aug 11, 2017Failure Aug 11, 2017Holly Hill, FLAir bags

    I HAVE ASKED NUMEROUS TIMES AND NEVER HAVE THE REPLACEMENT. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND FAMILIES

    NHTSA complaint 11014553
  20. Filed Aug 9, 2017Failure Aug 9, 2017ST Petersburg, FLAir bags

    TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW X1. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE BERT SMITH BMW DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JULY OF 2017; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD SINCE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE ISSUE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE NOW UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME FOR THE REMEDY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

    NHTSA complaint 11013985
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • EA21002 Engineering analysis, Airbags
    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
    Opened Sep 17, 2021, still open
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

94 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 âdisc…
  • B110221 Sep 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
  • SIB110317 Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW of North America, LLC BMW NA is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
  • B110317 Oct 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
  • B110317 Sep 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
  • B110221 Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
  • B840121 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 Februa…
  • B040221 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program
  • B110317 Dec 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    N20 AND N26 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL PUMP DRIVE CHAIN: Whining noise from the lower engine area near the engine oil pump that increases frequency when increasing the engine RPM. Wear on the engine oil pump chain drive and timing chain sprockets.
  • B652214 Apr 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle…
  • B110919 Jun 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after programming the vehicle or with a customer complaint.
  • B013118 Apr 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
  • B013118 Apr 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
  • B111417 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    N20 AND N26 ENGINES TURBOCHARGER ELECTRIC WASTEGATE ACTUATOR LINKAGE PIN CORROSION This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 14 17 dated February 2018.
  • B080119 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for open Takata recal…
  • B011618 Jan 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
  • B650815 Apr 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "Google(tm) Local Search Inactive. When searching for a Point of Interest (POI) in the navigation menu, the ""Google(tm) Local Search"" option cannot be selected. The POI search option ""Google(tm)Local Search"" is not activated."
  • B620315 Apr 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that while driving, a CCM (check control message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go …
  • B130315 Apr 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "N20 and N26 Engines: ETK Injector Part Number Error. INFORMATION The current version of ETK has an error on screen 13_1417: ""High -pressure pump/Tubing."" When selecting the high-pressure pump, the screen states ""only in conjunction with injector."" Disr…
  • B270315 Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 - Tra…
  • B111315 Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.
  • B840314 May 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 t…
  • B111615 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    N20 and N26 engine: Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine. When starting a cold engine, blue smoke can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-20 seconds. No turbo charger boost faults are stored and no drivability issues ca…
  • B840314 Feb 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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…
  • B650216 Feb 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • B130315 Feb 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SI B13 03 15 February 2016 Fuel Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 03 15 dated March 2015 and replaces SI B13 04 13 dated March 2014. SUBJECT N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Num…
  • B111615 Feb 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 16 15 dated September 2015 SUBJECT N20 and N26 engine: Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine. When starting a cold engine, blue smoke can be seen emitting fr…
  • B070314 Feb 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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- A…
  • B650709 Jan 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • B011618 Oct 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component-specific? c…
  • 8403014 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: z Call disconnection z Contact List incomplete z General connection failures Apple software iOS 7 and its variants
  • 130514 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    . INFORMATION To properly diagnose the customer's complaint, the applicable test plan for the misfire faults stored in the DME must be performed to avoid repeat repairs. If a misfire fault is not stored in the DME memory and an engine related drivability co…
  • 112014 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Delivery Stop: Crankcase Failure. A Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2015 model year vehicles with N20/N26 engines produced from September 4, 2014 through October 21, 2014. These vehicles may have a crankcase failure. Approximately 145 vehicles are …
  • 070314 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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…
  • 650514 Apr 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Traffic Information Is Inoperative. The traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * Traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * The traffic list is empty. 1. The Offboard Availability (backend) system is unavailable and i…
  • 610314 Apr 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument clu…
  • 130514 Aug 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    N20 and N26 Injector Replacement. INFORMATION When a defective high-pressure fuel injector is identified with an index "02" designation, as shown in the illustration below, all 4 injectors must be replaced at the same time. This bulletin only applies to ind…
  • 840514 Dec 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Action: Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update. This Service Action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the JD Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS). This new KISU software improves the Bluetooth functionali…
  • 840412 Dec 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION There is one major difference in functionality since iOS 8.0 was released. Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z He or she turns the ph…
  • 652214 Dec 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Automated Activation of Navigation System During PDI/QC1. INFORMATION Important: The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1, th…
  • 840214 Jul 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researchin…
  • 610314 Jul 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cl…
  • 120714 Jul 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Running or Starting Problems Due To Damage to DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) is illuminated. The engine may run poorly or no longer start, along with various faults stored in the DME memory. This could be caused by water damage and corrosion…
  • 840314 Jun 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: * Call disconnection * Contact List incomplete * General connection failures CAUSE Apple software iOS 7 and its vari…
  • 010414 Jul 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oil leak. This is f…
  • 611714 Sep 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge * No-start condition * Consumer power reduction (reduced blower speed, heated sea…
  • 840114 Mar 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below: * BMW Assist Inoperative ? SOS call ? Roadside Assistance call * My BMW Remo…
  • 653009 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 a…
  • 652513 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "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 i…
  • 630414 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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…
  • B090615 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming. Programming with ISTA/P 3.57.4, or a more recent update, displays a new Pop-Up window providing options for systems programming.
  • B620315 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B62 03 15 dated April 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. While driving, a CCM (Check Control Message) indicates the doors are open, even …
  • B070314 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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, le…
  • B650215 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    iDrive Controller Trim Peeling. The chrome ring on the iDrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion.
  • B240215 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    8HP: Transmission Fluid Loss from Cooler Lines Connections. There is a transmission fluid leak in the area around the oil cooler lines (on the transmission side). CAUSE Damaged o-rings due to unfavorable cooling line connection tolerances
  • 121513 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle has reduced power output. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing repa…
  • B840514 Mar 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? Third-Party App Metadata: The album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from Pandora or Spotify, etc. New KISU (Customer…
  • B110315 Mar 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    N20 and N26 Engine: Oil Leaks from Cylinder Head Cover. There is an engine oil leakage under the vehicle, or the vehicle smells of engine oil. The cylinder head cover gasket is leaking engine oil due to loose retaining bolt(s).
  • 651009 Jan 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 10 09 dated March 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT CIC head unit: Vehicle Position Is Missing or Incorrect on Navigation Map. The vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation…
  • 650509 Jan 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 05 09 dated July 2009. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT CIC Headunit: Navigation System Road Map Usage. INFORMATION The Car Information Computer (CIC) began replacing the Car Communication Compu…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.