Power Train Related Problems of the 2011 BMW X3

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2011 BMW X3. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW X3


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2011 BMW X3

The Power Train problem

I own a 2011 BMW X3 with an n55 engine and am experiencing vanos-related issues consistent with TSB sib 11 02 13 and recall 23v-707. While my VIN isn’t currently listed, my vehicle falls within the affected model years, and I’m seeing identical dme fault codes (130e11, 120408) and   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

I am constantly getting drivetrain malfunction error messages. The car�s performance is really bad. Not getting full power. Car has started shaking a little. Also exhaust sounds louder than it should. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

2011 BMW X3. Consumer states multiple drive train failures the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle lost power while passing another vehicle on a rural two lane highway. The vehicles computer system flashed a warning signal with a half engine icon stating: drive moderately.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other BMW X3 model year vehicles:



X3 Service Bulletins
X3 Safety Recalls
X3 Defect Investigations