Power Train Problems of BMW X3

BMW X3 owners have reported 219 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (160 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of BMW X3

The Power Train problem

My 2019 BMW X3 equipped with a b46 engine developed a significant coolant leak at approximately 80,000 miles. The vehicle displayed a low coolant warning, and coolant was visibly leaking underneath the vehicle.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3 . The contact stated that while the contact's wife was pulling into a driveway, the vehicle sporadically accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that his wife was pumping the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop immediately.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Tl the contact owns a 2009 BMW X3. The contact stated that while her son was driving, the rpm revved without warning, and the vehicle independently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the BMW of lynchburg located at 2643 lakeside dr - #6944, lynchburg, va 24501, where it was diagnosed that the   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated while accelerating from a stop, there was a loud, popping sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the upper rear differential mounting bolt head had sheared off.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Transmission or torque converter has some serious problems. When pressing on the gas pedal from low speeds there is barely any acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear under 2,000 rpms, but when 3rd gear goes in car accelerates more than desired most of the time.   Read details...




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