Bulletins for 2001 BMW X5 3.0i (E53) SAV L6-2979cc 3.0L DOHC (M54)
Safety Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 325001 MAR 01 Recall - Steering Coupling Inspection

2. 325200 JAN 01 Recall - Tie Rod Nut Inspection

3. 725000 SEP 00 Recall - Safety Belt Torque Inspection

Emissions Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 165200 NOV 00 Campaign - Fuel Tank Replacement

General Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 315000 SEP 00 Campaign - Front Axle Final Drive Oil/Seal Replacement

2. 315100 SEP 00 Campaign - Front Axle Final Drive Seal/Oil Replacement

Service Bulletins
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 655301 MAR 01 Alarm System - Intermittent False Alarm

2. 370101 MAR 01 Electronic Height Control - Lamp ON/No Codes Set

3. 640201 MAR 01 IHKA Settings - Reverts To Previous Settings

4. 630201 MAR 01 Light Bulb - Replacement Guidelines

5. 615101 MAR 01 Power Windows/Locks - Inoperative

6. 725001 MAR 01 Seat Belt - Clicking Noise From Upper Mount

7. 655001 FEB 01 Radio - Whining Noise on AM Band

8. 840201 FEB 01 Audio System - Delayed Sound/No Audio Display

9. 840101 FEB 01 Cellular Phone - No Volume Adjustment

10. 655001 FEB 01 Radio - AM Band Whining Noise

11. 515400 FEB 01 Rear Cupholder - Repair Procedure

12. 090101 FEB 01 Vehicle and Key - Memory Programming

13. 630101 FEB 01 Xenon Lamp Bulb - Color Change After Operation

14. 640101 JAN 01 A/C System - Musty Odors

15. 611600 JAN 01 Battery - Maintenance

16. 650800 JAN 01 CD Changer - (Nakamichi ) Installation

17. 655201 JAN 01 Keys - Incorrect Red Tag

18. 655100 JAN 01 Radio - No AM Reception/Limited FM Reception

19. 635100 DEC 00 A/T - Shifter LED Stays Illuminated

20. 650700 DEC 00 Cellular Phone - Inactive 'Hands Free' Feature

21. 160400 DEC 00 Check Engine Lamp ON/DTC's Stored

22. 841200 DEC 00 Digital Cellular Phone - Training/Troubleshooting Manual

23. 111190 DEC 00 Engine - Oil Capacities With Filter Change

24. 410200 DEC 00 Interior - Wind Buffeting

25. 110901 DEC 00 Thermal Oil Level Sensor - Operation and Diagnosis

26. 245100 NOV 00 A/T - 5L40E Harsh Upshifts

27. 180299 NOV 00 Exhaust System - Back Pressure Checking Tool

28. 515300 NOV 00 Passenger Mirror - Does Not Tilt In Reverse

29. 120199 NOV 00 Spark Plugs - Application Chart

30. 240500 OCT 00 A/T - 5L40E MIL ON, DTC FC60 Set in TCM

31. 240900 OCT 00 A/T - Repair/Replacement Guidelines

32. 720897 OCT 00 Airbags - Deactivation

33. 121100 OCT 00 Computer & Controls - DME Module Removal Precautions

34. 125200 OCT 00 DME/ECM - Programming

35. 241000 OCT 00 Engine Control Module - MS 43 Removal Precautions

36. 121200 OCT 00 Throttle Control - EDK Throttle Adaptation Procedure

37. 125100 SEP 00 DME/ECM - Engine Hesitation/Stumble at Idle

38. 165000 SEP 00 Fuel Level Sensor - Incorrect Gauge Readings

39. 515200 SEP 00 Outside Mirrors - Move to Non Memory Position

40. 650499 AUG 00 Audio System - Test CD/Tape

41. 610800 AUG 00 Electrical - Closed Circuit Current Measurement

42. 165100 AUG 00 Fuel Level Sensor - Installation Tips

43. 620400 AUG 00 IC Conversion - Km/h to Mph or Mph to Km/h

44. 230200 AUG 00 M/T - Oil Fill/Drain Plugs Updated

45. 650599 AUG 00 Radio - Security Codes in The DCS

46. 365000 AUG 00 Wheel Bolt - Torque Specification Revision

47. 720200 JUL 00 Airbag Control Module - Warning Light ON/Codes Set

48. 510400 JUL 00 Door Sound/Vapor Barrier - Water Leaks

49. 610500 JUL 00 Electrical Contacts - Stabilant 22A Enhancer

50. 720399 JUL 00 Rear Airbag - Activation/Deactivation

51. 360200 JUL 00 Tires and Wheels - Applications

52. 610700 JUL 00 Windshield Wiper Blades - Noisy/Not Cleaning Well

53. 655000 JUN 00 Antenna Amplifier - Generator Whine on AM Band

54. 325000 JUN 00 Electric Steering Column - Retrofit Procedure

55. 110898 JUN 00 Engine - Oil Recommendations

56. 120700 JUN 00 Fuel Tank Leak Detection - DMTL Test Plan Error

57. 635000 JUN 00 Trailer - Reverse Light Function

58. 160100 MAY 00 Fuel System - MIL ON Fault Codes Stored in Memory

59. 245099 JAN 00 A/T - Cooler Line Clip Replacement

60. 185099 JAN 00 Exhaust - Tail Pipe Burr Removal

61. 620279 NOV 79 Turn Signal Indicator - Inoperative/Circuit Change