Gasoline Fuel System Problems of BMW X3

BMW X3 owners have reported 11 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of BMW X3


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of BMW X3

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The message “fuel supply malfunction” was displayed. Additionally, the contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v527000 (air bags) and stated that the passenger’s side air bag was   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Motorcycle: 2004 BMW r1150r, VIN ending in zf49715 defective fuel system part: fuel line quick release "connectors", part no. 13317659119. Plastic fuel line connector spontaneously fractured, spraying fuel on hot engine and exhaust pipe.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the #3 fuel injector was faulty and needed to be replaced.   Read details...




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