BMW X3 owners have reported 24 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Rearview System Braking problems | |
| Warnings problems | |
| Back Over Prevention problems | |
| Sensing System Camera problems |
The rear cross traffic alert is not detecting vehicles, people or bicycles. I've had six close calls since purchasing the vehicle new last December. I took it to the sarasota BMW dealer last week and was told it's functioning as it's supposed to. Read details...
In two separate instances, I used the parking assist to back into a parking spot. Both times, the car moved forward but came so close to the car in front that I applied the brake. I felt that there would have been contact if I hadn’t. No reported damages in either instance. Read details...
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 21v096000 (back over prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. Read details...
Due to a TSB (sib 65 12 22) wherein the roof antennae leaks water and causes a short in the telemetry module, the car does not have pedestrian warning, navigation or backup camera / cross traffic warning. The car is drivable, but compromised from a safety perspective. Read details...