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2010 BMW X6 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10135019
TSB ID: B110115

Engine oil quick reference chart and drain plug torque: the current version of ista/d has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the n63r engine and xdrive.
01/08/16 NHTSA ID: 10058994
TSB ID: SIB-01-05-15

BMW: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. select document search button below. information provided regarding the extension of limited warranty on the in tank fuel (pump) delivery module of 10 years without mileage limitation, de
09/25/15 NHTSA ID: 10058483
TSB ID: SIB-13-04-15

BMW: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line. model 2008-14.
05/19/15 NHTSA ID: 10057338
TSB ID: SIB-11-16-14

BMW: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided. updated 9/25/15. updated 10/6/15.
05/19/15 NHTSA ID: 10057341
TSB ID: SIB-16-15-14

BMW: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination.
10/21/13 NHTSA ID: 10053326
TSB ID: SIB-12-14-12

BMW: different fault codes stored for the n51, n52k, n52t, and n55 engines in the dme related to vanos and camshaft position. updated 11/1/13. updated 05/05/2014 *js
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07/17/13 NHTSA ID: 10052360
TSB ID: SIB-24-03-13

BMW: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. no model years listed.
07/17/13 NHTSA ID: 10052359
TSB ID: SIB-13-07-12

BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. models f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71. no model years listed.
07/09/13 NHTSA ID: 10052295
TSB ID: SIB-12-08-13

BMW: while on hills, engine response may not be fulfilled, when accelerator pedal is depressed and if auto hold function is activated. models 2010-2013 e70, e71.
03/05/13 NHTSA ID: 10051419
TSB ID: SIB160712

BMW: service action: replace the left and right fuel level sensor. due to high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. this may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level se
10/31/12 NHTSA ID: 10046859
TSB ID: SIB-11-08-12

BMW: due to damaged seal ring, during assembly, engine oil is leaking from engine oil pump volume control valve gasket seal ring. models e70, e71, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f12, f13. no model years listed.
08/27/12 NHTSA ID: 10045283
TSB ID: SIB-12-14-12

BMW: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. updated 10/31/12. models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25.
08/27/12 NHTSA ID: 10045282
TSB ID: SIB-11-07-12

BMW: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. updated 1/11/13.
08/27/12 NHTSA ID: 10045279
TSB ID: SIB-01-02-12

BMW: a failure of the turbocharger wastegates, caused by a defect, has an emissions extended warranty, 8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever comes first, not otherwise falling within coverage exclusion.
06/05/12 NHTSA ID: 10044290
TSB ID: SI-B-11-05-12

BMW: service engine soon light comes on. engine breather line (crankcase ventilation hose) failed, causing vehicle to run rough. this is due to plastic material used for crankcase ventilation hose becomes brittle and break.
06/04/12 NHTSA ID: 10044281
TSB ID: RC-11V-521

BMW: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment.
05/07/12 NHTSA ID: 10044019
TSB ID: SIB-12-05-12

BMW: the engine speed may drop significantly below normal idling speed if the steering wheel is turned at sharply lower road speeds. *js updated on 4/18/2013. updated 7/9/13.
05/01/12 NHTSA ID: 10043910
TSB ID: SIB-24-02-12

BMW: delay in engine response. updated 08/06/2014 *js
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12/07/11 NHTSA ID: 10042471
TSB ID: SIB-16-05-11

BMW: fuel gauge sensor is not registering correct fuel level of full or near empty properly. improvement task force available to help with diagnosis and repair of fuel level sensor. updated 4/23/12. updated 5/1/2012
12/07/11 NHTSA ID: 10042469
TSB ID: SIB-51-34-11

BMW: over the lifetime of the vehicle, corrosion formation could occur due to water entering the engine compartment. engine compartment center bulkhead partition should be sealed.
09/30/11 NHTSA ID: 10041407
TSB ID: SIB-12-16-11

BMW: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. updated on 4/24/2013.
09/26/11 NHTSA ID: 10041276
TSB ID: TS-12-19-10

BMW: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.
09/13/11 NHTSA ID: 10040852
TSB ID: SIB-12-15-11

BMW: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues.
09/13/11 NHTSA ID: 10040845
TSB ID: SIB-11-07-11

BMW: loss of performance and turbocharger noise due to the oil supply restricted, causing oil starvation and resulting in the seizing of the turbocharger assembly. updated 7/09/13. updated 9/25/15.
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08/24/11 NHTSA ID: 10040368
TSB ID: CN-10E-A02

BMW service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. there may be a long crank and a service engine soon light.
08/10/11 NHTSA ID: 10039767
TSB ID: SIB-13-01-11

BMW: a process has been created to identify causes of customer complaints related to the tank ventilation valve. updated 4/24/12.
08/10/11 NHTSA ID: 10039764
TSB ID: SB-11-04-11

BMW: a noise is heard from the engine while running. the alternator drive belt tensioner is loose and/or shows wear.
08/03/11 NHTSA ID: 10039594
TSB ID: SIB-12-07-11

BMW: the engine will not start because the engine compartment partition wall is fitted incorrectly allowing water to drip onto the connector strip of the dme control unit leading to internal damage of the dme. e70/e71. updated 11/21/
06/10/11 NHTSA ID: 10038217
TSB ID: SIB-11-03-08

BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. updated on 4/24/2013.
06/09/11 NHTSA ID: 10038187
TSB ID: SI-B16-01-11

BMW: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to illuminate and store a trouble code. updated 8/3/11.
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06/03/11 NHTSA ID: 10037704
TSB ID: SI B12 02 11

BMW: on low mileage vehicles the engine runs rough, mifires, or fails to crank. this is caused by multiple short start-ups without the engine properly going through a warm-up phase.
06/03/11 NHTSA ID: 10037703
TSB ID: SI B12 11 10

BMW: there are high fuel pressure faults stored due to a software error.
06/03/11 NHTSA ID: 10037700
TSB ID: SI B12 55 06

BMW: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power.
04/29/11 NHTSA ID: 10037051
TSB ID: SIB-12-18-10

BMW: there is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code.
04/25/11 NHTSA ID: 10036979
TSB ID: SIB-32-04-07

BMW: a new technical process has been created for BMW to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
02/07/11 NHTSA ID: 10035008
TSB ID: SIB-12-23-10

BMW vehicle: due to errors in the data in the dme (digital motor electronics), the service engine soon (mil) lamp may come on erroneously. however, obd diagnostics is not adversely affected. dme software errors.
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02/07/11 NHTSA ID: 10035009
TSB ID: SIB-16-04-10

BMW vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, che
07/14/10 NHTSA ID: 10033130
TSB ID: SIB-16-02-09

BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
05/21/10 NHTSA ID: 10032779
TSB ID: SIB-11-02-08

BMW vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c
06/15/09 NHTSA ID: 10029104
TSB ID: SI-B13-04-09

BMW: during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. models e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, and e61. model years unknown. updated 4/21/10. updated o
04/23/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10135021
TSB ID: B110916

N63, n63tu, s63 and s63tu engines: oil leak from the rear: customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. when verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission
02/07/15 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10056722
TSB ID: SIB-26-01-14

BMW: the front driveshaft's universal joints wear out prematurely. model 2010-11 e70 (x5), e71 (x6), e72 (x6).
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08/16/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10040172
TSB ID: SIB-24-02-11

BMW: a software problem is causing the transmission to enter safety mode with the transmission light on. there is a stored trouble code.
04/29/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10037061
TSB ID: SIB-27-01-07

BMW: a fault for oil wear is stored in the memory, but it does not illuminate the warning lamp.
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136745
TSB ID: B840214

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06/22/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057707
TSB ID: SI B65 04 14

BMW:some BMW models may or may not display airbag warning light. *ta
09/02/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10056099
TSB ID: SIB-84-03-14

BMW: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. model 2008-2014.
07/17/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052363
TSB ID: SIB-27-02-12

BMW: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2009-2012 f30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12
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07/17/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052365
TSB ID: SIB-34-06-12

BMW: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84.
05/01/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052012
TSB ID: SIB-61-13-05

BMW: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. this is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
04/25/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10051971
TSB ID: SIB-61-05-12

BMW: batter discharged because of unfavorable driving profile. this is caused on short trips (less than 3 miles) or when the telephone or entertainment system is used for up to 30 minutes while vehicle is stationary. models x5, x6 all mod
04/30/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10043862
TSB ID: SIB-61-02-12

BMW: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. models 2009-2012 e70, e71, e72, e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f1
01/06/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042686
TSB ID: SIB-61-06-11

BMW: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle.
01/06/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042704
TSB ID: SIB-63-05-11

BMW: on certain vehicles, the xenon headlamp often have no trouble found when returned and tested thru warranty parts system. the root cause is not possible to be identify.
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12/07/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042465
TSB ID: SIB-61-12-11

BMW: vehicle not operating properly because of various electrical malfunctions not working.
08/16/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10040177
TSB ID: SIB-63-10-09

BMW: the brake light fails and the bulb holder is deformed due to high temperatures and the composition of the holder. updated on 4/25/2013.
08/16/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10040175
TSB ID: SIB-63-01-11

BMW: check control message is displayed with a stored trouble code related to headlights.
08/15/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10040044
TSB ID: SIB-12-09-11

BMW: there is a delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load. it occurs when it is hot outside, the a/c is switched on, and the wheel is turned slightly. there is a software problem. updated on 4/18/2013.
05/04/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037077
TSB ID: SIB-66-09-10

BMW: after starting the vehicle there is a check control message that says the high beam assist faulty. the funciton cannot be activated until after driving for 5 minutes.
04/29/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037050
TSB ID: SIB-65-24-03

BMW: operating description of the passenger airbag status light.
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04/27/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037025
TSB ID: SIB-63-02-01

BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
04/27/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037026
TSB ID: SIB-61-08-10

BMW: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box.
04/25/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10036978
TSB ID: SIB-63-05-09

BMW: the led trailer lights flicker while being towed.
11/17/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10034467
TSB ID: SIB-61-18-09

BMW vehicles: various simultaneous electrical problems. there is a software error in the jbbfe-3r control module. very intermittently, the jbbfe-3r wakes up in bootloader ode instead of application mode. perform diagnostics with ista and
10/25/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10034187
TSB ID: SI-B-52-05-10

BMW: repositioning harness after seat motor replacement. when replacement of the drive motor for the comfort seat back width adjustment becomes necessary, the seat harness requires further modification because it has changed.
09/02/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10025701
TSB ID: SI B12-55-06

N54-diagnosis for dme fc 29dc/2fbf for models e90, e92 produced from 06/06 and e93, e60, e61 produced from 03/07. updated 7/8/09. models e82, e88 produced from start 2000 and e71 produced from start 2000. updated 7/21
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08/21/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10052615
TSB ID: SIB-01-02-12

BMW: on certain vehicles, an emissions warranty has been extended to 8 years/82,00 miles on engine turbocharger wastegate. models 2008-2010 e60, e61, e71, e82, e88, and 2009-2010 e89, and 2007-2010 e90, e92, e93.
09/30/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10041409
TSB ID: SIB-61-10-11

BMW: e72. the vehicle may not start or have a loss of power while driving. a malfunction light may be on with trouble codes.

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BMW X6 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.