Structure Related Problems of the 2025 BMW X3

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2025 BMW X3.

Table 1. Structure related problems of BMW X3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hatchback/liftgate problems
1
Structure problems
1
Interior Panels Dashboard problems
1

Hatchback/liftgate problem #1

The contact's husband owns a 2025 BMW X3. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while retrieving items out of the vehicle's liftgate, the liftgate door would independently shut while an individual was there. The contact stated that on one occasion, the liftgate door had pinned her against the vehicle and the contact used excessive force to open the liftgate. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on three separate occasion; however, they failed to duplicate the failure after each visit. The contact stated that she fears using the vehicle due to the liftgate failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact made multiple attempts to reach the manufacturer; however, both the contact and the manufacturer repeatedly missed each others phone calls. The contact eventually sent an email to the manufacturer; the contact had yet to receive a response to his email. The failure mileage was 1,500.

Structure problem #2

The contact owns a 2025 BMW X3. The contact stated that while reaching into the vehicle, his jacket became snagged. After a visual inspection, the contact observed a "d-ring" metal sticking out a 1/4 inch from the interior c-pillar, creating a potential laceration risk. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 100.

Interior Panels Dashboard problem #3

See attached document for complaint.


Structure related problems in other BMW X3 model year vehicles:



X3 Service Bulletins
X3 Safety Recalls
X3 Defect Investigations