general problems of the 2016 BMW X3

22 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the 2016 X3.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2025

BMW has not been able to offer a repair for the engine coolant pump recall issued in August 2024. I wanted to register a formal complaint because I would like to get this repaired and off my vehicle record. I have not experienced any problem with the recalled part yet.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2025

The contact owns a 2016 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2025

The contact owns a 2016 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 unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2025

The contact owns a 2016 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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2024

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the left or the right. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle loss automotive power on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to the local midas where the battery was replaced; however, the failure occasionally reoccurred. 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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2024

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from under the hood. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts for the repair 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 failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2024

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the 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 confirm not unavailable.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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 not contacted about the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2024

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed burning odor in the interior of the vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the 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 failure however was unable to confirm when the part was to become available. The failure mileage was 99,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2024

I got an engine light and found a recall for BMW's online so I made the service call. Once there at fields winter park, I was asked to sign a service agreement where I would pay $219. 95 for the diagnostic if the issue didn't fall into a recall. Well, I saw the recall in my computer, in the national highway traffic safety administration, for a coolant thermostast, and also one for the engine coolant pump, so I knew it should be covered, so I signed. Later they said that the issue was the thermostat, and that since they couldn't find a recall on the BMW USA website, I would be responsible for payment. I did bring my laptop and phone and showed them both recalls. They say they do not go by any other website than theirs, which conveniently does not reflect any recall on my vehicle. When I said that I was looking at the information in an official website, they said said that technically, I set the appointment because of an engine light, not a recall. I politely mentioned that technicalities on this case come down to wording from a consumer that trusts the dealership of a brand but should not be used against such consumer in any tricky and deceiving way. I called for an engine light and saw two recalls for BMW of my year. On official sites. I was overwhelmed while talking to both a service manager and the general manager, in the presence of also the service representative. They said to me that the engine light would not be triggered by a coolant pump issue (which is not true). And they said that even when safety recall report 24v-608 is in the NHTSA website, it is not active on their side and therefore they do not need to do anything about it, until I receive a letter to come to have it looked at. So they denied any action until I received a letter and even then, they said I would not be welcome to do business there. So basically they did not take any action on the recall! and then they gave me my car back with a large scratch in the front bumper and fender!.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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. 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 a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2024

The manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. Nhtsa: #24v-608, recall: #24v-608:474 engine coolant pump.

16 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2023

We have had several occurrences of the following issue during the last several months. When slowing the vehicle down at a traffic light/stop with the goal of bringing the vehicle to a complete halt, as the vehicle decelerates to almost a stop with the foot firmly on the brake pedal, there have been several instances where the engine suddenly revs up and the vehicle lunges forward instead of stopping. It is an intermittent issue which is very hard to predict. It has occurred on flat roads, or going downhill, a couple of times with the air conditioner on. It's a split second lunge needing one to apply brakes even harder. Since at other times, this doesn't happen it's very concerning since we're questioning the reliability of the vehicle. It's a matter of chance that this may cause rearending the vehicle ahead. Thankfully, that hasn't happened but have come within a hair of happening.

17 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2023

Driving on highway when car would not accelerate. No power. N for neutral on dashboard and transmission malfunction. No other warning or warning lights came on dashboard. Temp was in middle not elevated. Coasted to breakdown lane. No power, unable to start. Towed to BMW dealership that we go to. Told it was a catastrophic engine failure. Video from dealership, has mechanic showing metal pieces in oil filter. As of this date, car has been at dealershipabout 10 days without findings. Was at dealership two days prior for oil change. Unsure if dealer did something or this is a problem with this series. Australia had recall for engine failures in this model. Just letting NHTSA know.

18 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2023

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure and drive train warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the timing chain guide failed which and caused a catastrophic engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to technical service bulletin: 110317 (engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

19 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2020

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated while starting the vehicle from a cold start, there was a significant amount of white blue smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the turbocharger, and the turbocharger oil supply line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

20 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2020

On 8/30/20,after sitting for an hour after a long drive, the car burst into flames and burned down two adjacent homes. The car was parked for an hour before it started to burn.

21 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 BMW X3 xdrive28d a . The contact stated that when parking the vehicle the rpm accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crash into a tree. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to BMW of ontario 1301 auto center dr, ontario, CA 91761 (909) 402-3052. The contact stated that they did a diagnostic test but would not tell the contact what was wrong. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Nd.

22 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2018

Early failure of diesel emissions system at 45,569 miles dealer replaced both nox sensors, upper O2 sensor, and dpf filter.


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