Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW X3 Sav, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2007 BMW X3 Sav - 103 complaints in its first 8 years (160 to date)
- 2008 BMW X3 Sav - 43 complaints in its first 8 years (56 to date)
- 2010 BMW X3 Sav - 23 complaints in its first 8 years (23 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2008 BMW X3 Sav - 43 complaints in its first 8 years (56 to date)
- 2007 BMW X3 Sav - 103 complaints in its first 8 years (160 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW X3 Sav | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW X3 Sav | 13 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 BMW X3 Sav | 23 | 23 | 3 |
| 2009 BMW X3 Sav | 16 | 15 | 2 |
| 2008 BMW X3 Sav | 56 | 43 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW X3 Sav | 160 | 103 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V119000 | 2007-2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3... |
| 16V071000 | 2007-2010 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i... |
| 14V176000 | 2010-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports... |