Back Over Prevention Problems of BMW X3

BMW X3 owners have reported 18 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 (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's back over prevention (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of BMW X3


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of BMW X3

The Rearview System Braking problem

Starting in July/August 2025, my 2019 BMW X3 (g01) suffered a total failure of multiple safety-critical systems, including the emergency call (ecall) system, the rearview camera, and frontal collision/pedestrian alert sensors.   Read details...

The Back Over Prevention problem

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...

The Warnings problem

- frontal collision warning, pedestrian warning - yes because safety features were shut off, back up camera doesn't work as well - yes - yes   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

Per the manufacturer, the car requires an oil change every 10,000 miles. However, the engine has a known defect to the manufacturer so that the car only makes it to about 6000 miles before you have to do an oil change. And sometimes the car doesn’t alert you.   Read details...




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