Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW X3, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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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
- 2013 BMW X3 - 174 complaints in its first 8 years (226 to date)
- 2004 BMW X3 - 92 complaints in its first 8 years (138 to date)
- 2017 BMW X3 - 91 complaints in its first 8 years (92 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
- 2012 BMW X3 - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
- 2014 BMW X3 - 46 complaints in its first 8 years (86 to date)
- 2005 BMW X3 - 56 complaints in its first 8 years (103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X3 | 19 | 19 | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 38 | 38 | 9 |
| 2024 BMW X3 | 41 | 41 | 3 |
| 2023 BMW X3 | 15 | 15 | 4 |
| 2022 BMW X3 | 81 | 81 | 7 |
| 2021 BMW X3 | 111 | 111 | 10 |
| 2020 BMW X3 | 110 | 110 | 16 |
| 2019 BMW X3 | 170 | 170 | 10 |
| 2018 BMW X3 | 76 | 76 | 11 |
| 2017 BMW X3 | 92 | 91 | 6 |
| 2016 BMW X3 | 82 | 61 | 5 |
| 2015 BMW X3 | 105 | 72 | 7 |
| 2014 BMW X3 | 86 | 46 | 6 |
| 2013 BMW X3 | 226 | 174 | 7 |
| 2012 BMW X3 | 42 | 32 | 2 |
| 2011 BMW X3 | 113 | 66 | 4 |
| 2010 BMW X3 | 32 | 10 | 4 |
| 2009 BMW X3 | 19 | 5 | 3 |
| 2008 BMW X3 | 66 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 BMW X3 | 98 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 BMW X3 | 143 | 66 | 2 |
| 2005 BMW X3 | 103 | 56 | 1 |
| 2004 BMW X3 | 138 | 92 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V524000 | 2024-2026 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. |
| 26V056000 | 2021-2023 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe),... |
| 25V857000 | 2025-2026 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur. |
| 25V636000 | 2020-2022 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022... |
| 25V247000 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the... |
| 25V202000 | 2025 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4... |
| 25V154000 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. |
| 25V109000 | 2025 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may have been... |
| 25V106000 | 2022-2024 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. |
| 24V909000 | 2025 | Suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 vehicles. The front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control. |
| 24V856000 | 2025 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly. |
| 24V772000 | 2025 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles. |
| 24V764000 | 2018-2022 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. |
| 24V608000 | 2013-2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e,... |
| 24V534000 | 2018-2023 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. |
| 24V527000 | 2013-2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe,... |
| 23V821000 | 2023 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran... |
| 23V797000 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. |
| 23V770000 | 2024 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. |
| 23V707000 | 2010-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series... |
| 23V211000 | 2020-2021 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4... |
| 22V513000 | 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. |
| 22V070000 | 2022 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. |
| 21V907000 | 2015-2017 | Fuel System, Diesel | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld... |
| 21V598000 | 2020 | Engine | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota... |
| 21V586000 | 2015-2017 | Fuel System, Diesel | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d... |
| 21V521000 | 2018-2019 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. |
| 21V199000 | 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. |
| 21V096000 | 2019-2021 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5... |
| 20V601000 | 2020-2021 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021... |