Engine Cooling System problems of the 2015 BMW X3

Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2015 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the 2015 X3.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2025

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance, and the contact was informed that the water pump had failed. The contact showed the independent mechanic the receipt for when the vehicle was repaired under the recall for the water pump. The contact was informed that the water pump was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,245.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2025

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2025

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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