Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2009 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the 2009 X3.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 ( engine and engine cooling ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.
Tl-the contact owned a 2009 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, white smoke started to emerge from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed sparks from the engine to the ground and then a fire started. The fire department extinguished the fire and issued a report. The contact also stated receiving a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 ( engine & engine cooling ). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The insurance company towed to vehicle to an unknown lot and deemed it destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Bp.