Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of BMW X3

BMW X3 owners have reported 56 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of BMW X3


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of BMW X3

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

I am reporting a potential safety issue involving my **2026 BMW X3 30 xdrive**. I was parked on the right side of a parking lot. I moved the vehicle partially out of the parking space and slightly to the left to allow someone to enter the vehicle.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Subject: supplemental evidence for existing NHTSA complaint / odi #11711973 I am submitting supplemental safety information for my existing NHTSA vehicle safety complaint, odi #11711973, involving my 2025 BMW X3, VIN [xxx] .   Read details...

The Warnings problem

2022 BMW X3 m40i. The driver assistance system appears to activate normally after startup with no warning or indication that a fault is present. However, within approximately 3–5 minutes of driving, a check control message appears stating “driver assistance limited. Camera vision.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owned a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped, and the contact moved over to the left lane and into the grass due to incoming traffic. The vehicle was 50 to 100 feet from a tree, and the vehicle crashed.   Read details...




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