2019 BMW X3 TSBs

328 manufacturer communications for the 2019 BMW X3 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2019 X3 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

328Communications
13Campaigns & extensions

What the bulletins cover

Electrical138 bulletins
Engine49 bulletins
Visibility & wipers34 bulletins
Body & structure31 bulletins
Driver assistance27 bulletins
Airbags19 bulletins

Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates

Worth checking your VIN against — these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.

Engine B010921 August 3, 2026 Warranty extension

The NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

Body & structure B010226 May 21, 2026 Warranty extension

SHARK FIN ROOF ANTENNA SEALING SETTLEMENT Extended Warranty

Engine B010324 May 6, 2026 Warranty extension

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve 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.

Airbags B720225 June 11, 2025 Warranty extension

The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the…

Airbags B720325 June 11, 2025 Warranty extension

The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the…

Airbags B720325 May 1, 2025 Warranty extension

A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied. However, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position.…

Airbags · Electrical B720325 April 9, 2025 Warranty extension

The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the…

Electrical · Airbags B720225 April 9, 2025 Warranty extension

The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the…

Airbags B650122 January 6, 2025 Warranty extension

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 / delivery date.

Engine B010921 December 11, 2024 Warranty extension

The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

Engine B011524 December 11, 2024 Warranty extension

the NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

Service campaign B512824 October 11, 2024 Service campaign

DELIVERY STOP: REAR CARGO RAILS

Engine B010324 September 12, 2024 Warranty extension

For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve 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. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements,…

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 328 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Brakes & stability B661719 April 30, 2025

The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This appliesonly to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive.

Body & structure B410722 April 4, 2024

While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.

Electrical B630418 March 14, 2024

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

Suspension B310122 March 14, 2024

During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.

Visibility & wipers · Electrical B640422 February 16, 2024

An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap moves to a different…

Engine B170122 January 29, 2024

The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.

Visibility & wipers · Electrical B510819 January 16, 2024

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

Electrical B611305 January 11, 2024

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…

Suspension B310124 January 9, 2024

With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and the wheels are once…

Steering B360121 January 8, 2024

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…

Body & structure B541119 January 8, 2024

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…

Fuel system B160123 January 5, 2024

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak:…

Electrical B610524 January 5, 2024

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 – “HU-H: Reset†will be stored in the HU-H3.

Seats & interior B521823 December 15, 2023

A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the driver’s and/or the passenger’s front seat.

Airbags B650122 November 28, 2023

A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to…

Engine B011423 November 13, 2023

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

Visibility & wipers · Body & structure B540421 October 18, 2023

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

Body & structure B513019 September 12, 2023

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…

Service bulletin B652823 September 11, 2023

Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devices cannot be deleted Customer is unable to make phone calls or stream music with mobile device…

Airbags · Driver assistance B650122 August 1, 2023

A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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