Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2011 BMW X3

Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2011 BMW X3. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the crankcase (pcv) (six problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2011 BMW X3

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

I had my car towed into BMW dealership for a vanos recall repair,it went in for the repair the repair was "done" but before picking it up they told me they were unable to qc/start my engine to verify the repair claiming that because my camshaft position sensor was removed (it was removed   Read details...

The Crankcase (pcv) problem

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that while his granddaughter was attempting to start the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the driver’s side hood, and the vehicle failed to start.   Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence.   Read details...


Engine And Engine Cooling related problems in other BMW X3 model year vehicles:



X3 Service Bulletins
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