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How to Reset the Oil Light on a 2021 BMW X5

Model: BMW X5 G05, G18 - Years 2019-2026
Part: Service warning light

If you want to learn how to reset the oil light on your new BMW X5 without using professional diagnostic tools, carefully read the following guide. First, enter the cabin and ensure the vehicle is completely off before starting the procedure. Next, press the ignition button three times in a row. At this point, press and hold the menu button on the left side of the steering wheel and release it as soon as prompted to reset the oil light. Hold it again until the reset is complete, and you are done.

Updated on 10 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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