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Bmw X3

Safety Grade: F
2,650
Total Complaints
161
Crashes
115
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

ENGINE
411
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
356
AIR BAGS
267
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
211
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
170
POWER TRAIN
161
SEATS
152
SERVICE BRAKES
101
STEERING
79
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
78

Recent Complaints

2020 BMW X3 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
We had an oil pump failure that was because the part was plastic, not metal.
2019 BMW X3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am reporting a water intrusion issue in my 2019 BMW X3 involving both the roof-mounted “shark fin” antenna and the sunroof. Water enters the vehicle during normal rain conditions and has caused failure of the emergency call (SOS) system. This presents a serious safety concern, as the emergenc...
2019 BMW X3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am reporting a water intrusion issue in my 2019 BMW X3 involving both the roof-mounted “shark fin” antenna and the sunroof. Water enters the vehicle during normal rain conditions and has caused failure of the emergency call (SOS) system. This presents a serious safety concern, as the emergenc...
2019 BMW X3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving down the highway at about 60 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise like a gunshot, and the sunroof exploded. Fragments of glass fell from the sunroof onto the backseat and floor board and large chunks of glass fell after. There was not any indication that the sunroof was damaged prior to ...
2020 BMW X3 — ENGINE
I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. These vehicles utilize a variable-displacement engine oil pump containing an internal thermoplastic adjusting component responsible for regulating...
2020 BMW X3 — SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while her son was using the rear passenger's side seat belt, the contact became aware that the seat belt was fraying. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was provided an estimate for the seat belt replacement. The vehicle was not repaired d...
2021 BMW X3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car spontaneously caught on fire. Total loss. Drove car home from haircut appointment 5 to 10 minutes away. Parked car as normal and went inside. Within approximately 5 minutes loud knock on door “Your car is on fire!” I came out of my home and saw my car in driveway with fire erupting from en...
2021 BMW X3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car spontaneously caught on fire. Total loss. Drove car home from haircut appointment 5 to 10 minutes away. Parked car as normal and went inside. Within approximately 5 minutes loud knock on door “Your car is on fire!” I came out of my home and saw my car in driveway with fire erupting from en...
2021 BMW X3 — ENGINE
Car spontaneously caught on fire. Total loss. Drove car home from haircut appointment 5 to 10 minutes away. Parked car as normal and went inside. Within approximately 5 minutes loud knock on door “Your car is on fire!” I came out of my home and saw my car in driveway with fire erupting from en...
2008 BMW X3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am reporting a vehicle fire involving my 2008 BMW X3, which had an active safety recall for the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve heater (Recall Campaign No. 22V-119). This recall identifies a risk of short circuiting, overheating, and potential fire. On February 27, 2026, I contacted B...

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