BMW X3 owners have reported 226 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 (167 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.
Had an oil change through BMW with their pre-packaged oil service. 6 days later my oil pump chain guard broke inside the engine and now they're telling me I need a new engine which cost $33,000. I believe the chain guard was either broken during the time of their possession or they could at least Read details...
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...
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 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...
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...