general problems of the 2018 BMW X3

Drivers left front daytime running lights failed after <4 years from warranty replacement. 3rd set of lights in under 7 years on this vehicle.

When the temperature is cold, the instrument cluster won’t turn on.

Headlights flash due to possible faulty switch. Very bad safely problem that affects other cars.

Digital dashboard which show speed, rpm, fuel, temp and other important information randomly goes blank while driving. It will come back on by itself or after restarting the car. This has happened many times.

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the rear and side view cameras were disabled, and the forward collision avoidance system was disabled. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the steering wheel torque sensors had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The contact owns a 2017 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact observed that the temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited more than 30 minutes for the engine to cool down and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact had to stop again when the engine temperature warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an electrical failure with the windows lowering independently, and the door locks locking and unlocking independently. The contact stated that the heater was no longer functioning as designed. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The sos antenna in our X3 had a leak around the seal due to a poor design. Over time the tcb got corroded and caused an sos system malfunction. I have researched other cases in which a malfunction had not popped up, but still replicated the same issues as with the warning. Part of the module is the automatic sos help, if one were to get into an accident and rely on this system not realizing it was faulty, it could result in much slower response times if said person were unable to access a phone able to call proper emergency response teams.

2018 BMW X3 m40i - after the car was washed in a car wash, the tailgate started opening and closing on its own. Would open all the way up, wait a few seconds then close all the way down and lock itself. It happened about 20 times until it stopped on its own. This started immediately after the car was parked in the garage. Did not happen while driving. The button on the remote control was not pressed at all. The tailgate would beep and flash the taillights when opening and closing.

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated while his wife was driving 65 mph, a message advising to stop driving was displayed, and the vehicle simultaneously shifted into neutral(n) independently. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway and failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message advising to drive with caution was displayed after several minutes, and the contact was able to continue driving upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking from a hose. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that excessive engine temperature could have damaged the cylinder head and the rod bearings. The dealer recommended replacing the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that his son-in-law then towed the vehicle to another facility, where the vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic; however, no engine failure or coolant leak were found. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 152,942.

My 2018 BMW X3 xdrive30i g01 series has been experiencing persistent overheating issues, even in cold temperatures as low as 40 degrees. The coolant reservoir boils vigorously while driving, but the temperature gauge does not indicate overheating, and no warning lights appear. The only alert displayed is a low coolant warning instructing to refill coolant or to top off. Recently, I noticed coolant and other fluids leaking from underneath the vehicle, along with a strong burning smell coming from the engine. Adding BMW brand antifreeze/coolant did not resolve the issue. Despite these ongoing issues, the authorized BMW dealership has refused to inspect the cooling system further because no fault codes appear. Independent repair shops have also been unable to diagnose the root cause. This presents a serious safety risk. The vehicle is overheating without warning, which could result in sudden engine failure while driving. The boiling coolant, burning smell, and fluid leaks also raise concerns about a potential fire hazard. This vehicle is now undrivable and unsafe. I urge NHTSA to immediately investigate potential cooling system and sensor defects in this model.

The trunk on the vehicle can be opened while on the freeway. If you bump the trunk open switch or key fob button the trunk will open even when the car is in motion leading to personal belongings being thrown all over the road. This is a massive issue that should have been caught and fixed immediately.

First failure 3/22- vehicle makes clanking/rattling of metal sound when going over bumps. Sound is felt near driver caliper and rattles. Can be felt in steering. 4/22 vehicle is taken to BMW for inspection; needed to come back as they couldn't figure it out. 5/22 vehicle sound is replicated by BMW dealer service center. I have not received any warning messages or lights prior. Current lights that stay lit longer than usual are the assisted driving and the hazard. This has been since the power failure however. Vehicle has been out of service for a collective 150+ days this year. No remedy to to issue. 11/22 car broke down again on the highway; extreme shaking, bouncing, loose and uncontrolled steering. 12/22 car back in service and immediate rattle under front driver's side, loose steering and wobbly tires. Electrical failure, no start and all dash lights glowing. (possible battery issue). 1/23 car is back to BMW for further inspection. No information yet I believe safety and others is at risk because there have been two times that I was driving and the car felt that is was not controllable. The BMW service center has had it in their garage 5 occasions without remedy. One certified mechanic has been unable to diagnose as well. Parts repaired: struts, guides, swing arm/sway, both front lower control arms, tires and drivers side cv axle.

Front headlights were replaced under warranty after daytime running lights both stopped working in oct. 2021. Similar problem now on 9/4/25 approximately 4 years later, and BMW is leaving me to foot the bill on a barely 7 year old vehicle, forcing me to have 3 sets of lights on a car that is 7 years old.

Digital image of speedometer and tachometer needles shifted to the left making it impossible to accurately read the speed of the vehicle. Consistent when vehicle stationary or in motion; needle position would change while in motion and changing speeds but majority of "needle" not visible. Did not reset after restarting the vehicle several times. Did reset after a few days.

As I was making a 10 minute drive, on a highway about 30 minutes before dark, it just started to snow. Suddenly all of the front sensors started to flash "trouble" on the dash. I checked the front of the car and ice had formed over the sensors and headlights. That rendered the car unsafe to drive in the dark since the headlights could not shine through the ice. As for the distance sensors, I guess that is a desigh flaw as a function of how snow passes over the sensors. I believe that the led headlights do not generate enough heat to prevent ice from forming on the lens of the headlights.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated that the vehicle speedometer displayed the incorrect speed. The dealer gault auto sport BMW (2311 north st, endicott, NY 13760, (607) 748-9875) was contacted and informed the contact that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,900. Dr.

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at 65-70 mph, the vehicle became unstable. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact reduced the vehicle speed and regained control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to wide world of cars BMW located at (125 NY-59, spring valley, NY 10977) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to tire treadwear. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.