Body problems of the 2018 BMW X3

Three problems related to body have been reported for the 2018 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the 2018 X3.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2024

My car has a recall, and dealer told me it can not be solved. For this reason, I can not rent my car in turo due to incomplete recall, and I also have safety concerns.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2023

I am writing to report a potential safety problem with my 2018 BMW X3, VIN: (provide VIN here if available), that was purchased in may 2018 and has covered 36,000 miles since then. The vehicle has always been garaged and well-maintained. A few weeks ago, I experienced a critical malfunction with the vehicle's moonroof. I opened it normally, but it failed to close afterwards. I should note that this was merely the 4th or 5th time I have ever operated the moonroof since the car was purchased. As of now, the moonroof remains in the open position unable to close it even manually. With summer on the horizon, the interior of the car is exposed to direct sunlight and increasing temperatures. This situation raises significant concerns for my family, particularly the potential health risks to my 7-year-old daughter due to prolonged exposure to excessive heat and sunlight. Upon experiencing this issue, I contacted the service department for troubleshooting. The technicians diagnosed the issue as a problem with the interior sunshade motor, an electrical issue that necessitates a labor-intensive process to fix, including the removal of the vehicle's headliner. Subsequently, I reached out to BMW north America, seeking support and resolution for this significant malfunction. To my disappointment, they declined to acknowledge the problem or offer any assistance towards remediation. This response was unexpected and unsatisfactory, considering the potential health risks and safety concerns the malfunctioning moonroof poses to occupants of the vehicle. I respectfully request your department to investigate this matter and take appropriate action to protect the safety and wellbeing of consumers who may be dealing with similar issues. This may well represent a widespread manufacturing defect that could affect numerous vehicles of the same make and model, thereby posing substantial risks to a large number of people. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2019

Uncommanded opening of the rear hatch while the vehicle was in motion. This has happened on four occasions. The first time was on MD route 29 near the route 175 intersection. The second was on goshen view dr gaithersburg MD. The third and fourth were on goshen rd, gaithersburg MD.


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