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2026 BMW X3 TSBs

21 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Electrical

6 bulletins
11037844

The BCP controls several vehicle functions, including the windscreen wipers and air conditioning actuators.

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Low current flow may cause excessive current in parts of the BCP circuit board and damage the unit. If a fault occurs, the wipers or air flap controls may operate incorrectly or fail. A wiper failure is indicated by a yellow warning light and the Windscreen wiper fault Check Control message.

11037514

The seat module for the drivers seat maycontain an incomplete solder connection.

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Ifthis connection breaks over time, the seat canonly be adjusted using the controls along theside of the seat cushion.

11036554

Delivery Stop - Front Seat Module

11036454

The BCP controls several vehicle functions, including the windscreen wipers and air conditioning actuators.

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Low current flow may cause excessive current in parts of the BCP circuit board and damage the unit. If a fault occurs, the wipers or air flap controls may operate incorrectly or fail. A wiper failure is indicated by a yellow warning light and the Windscreen wiper fault Check Control message.

11031902

Receiver Audio Module Return

11030333

DELIVERY STOP: HARNESS ROUTING

Lighting

3 bulletins
11035396

Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay...

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happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.

11032740

After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambient lighting strips (examples circled)...

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may no longer function properly.

11026955

After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly.

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Possible fault codes entries for F74: 804A38 Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A39 Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 6 804A3E Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 11 Possible fault codes entries for G45: 804A34 Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 1 804A35 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 2 804A36 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 3 804A37 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 4 804A38 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A3A - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 7 804A47 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 8 804A48 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 9

Infotainment

3 bulletins
11030311

The following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): Storage space running out.Afterwards, apps...

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can no longer be updated, and additional content can no longer be loaded.

11026963

The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit...

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Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications

11025841

RSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults with the infotainment system such as: Resets of...

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the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications

Other

2 bulletins
11036433

Bonnet Release Holder

11027987

The center console armrest unlock button(arrow) pops out when attempting to open,and/or when closing the center...

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consolearmrest

Steering

2 bulletins
11031565

Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel.

11031563

Check Control message and a minimally changed steering feel.

Air Bags & Safety

1 bulletin
11037843

A gap between the rear left door seal and the side frame may allow moisture to enter.

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This can cause waterto splash onto occupants when the door is opened and may also increase wind and road noise.

Suspension

1 bulletin
11031894

Control Arm Return

Fuel System

1 bulletin
11030061

BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles...

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that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
11025683

1. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesnt match the desiredtemperature,...

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will change temperature opposite of climate settings. 2. The customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesnt match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.

Brakes

1 bulletin
11025672

The wheel bearing and the brake disc are not correctly aligned; are not concentric (circled).

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When applicable work is being performed, it is therefore difficult to remove the wheel bolts from, or fasten them into the wheel bearing hub.