BMW X3 owners have reported 6 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Faulty oil seperator - chronic problems.
Air conditioner temperature began to warm just on drivers side but remained cool on drivers side. Based upon my many years or working with cars, I assumed this was a malfunction of some of the "doors" in the air routing system had failed not allowing sufficient cool air on drivers side. Taken to regular BMW dealer (he has serviced all 6 BMW's I have owned) and was told ac condenser needed replacement. Car was 4 months out of warrranty although mileage was lower than warranty limit. Dealer stated they contacted BMW and told me that BMW refused to cover repair under warranty. The repair was approximately $2200. Having been the director of a county consumer protection agency in tampa, FL, I followed the path of directions we give to our own consumers before we (as an enforcement agency) will normally initiate a complaint investigation. I wrote a letter to BMW outlining my problem. Within three weeks my dealer called me and told me that BMW had contacted them, verified the repair and that I had paid for it. They then told the dealer to contact me and tell me that they were going to partially reimburse me for the repair. About a week later I received a check from BMW for a little less than half of the repair cost and no explanation. I have no idea how or why they choose to pay a portion versus all or nothing. However, since the car was out of warranty, I considered this a fair settlement for the bill. However, I still believe that the failure of the ac condenser in five years of full time use was unacceptable performance for this part.
Airbag warning light illuminated and will not turn off. BMW diagnosed problem as failure of passenger seat mat sensor. Now passenger airbag status lamp will not turn off.
Se ha danado el carro 5 veces porque cada cierto tiempo el carro no quiere prender, se ha llevado en grua al servicio DE BMW y se tardan mucho en arreglarlo, ya el carro va a perder garantia y me handico DE parte DE autogermana BMW q DE perderse la garantia yo cubriria los gastos DE ahi en adelante, el carro tiene problemas, adicional a eso en una DE las ocasiones se quedaron con una DE las llaves master y al cambiar DE gerencia no me la quieren devolver, dicen q no saben nada.
I purchased a BMW X3 last April. I did not immediately notice that the car did not have any audible or visual warning displays when the car or back hatch is open or ajar before I purchased it. I noticed it right after the purchase and reported it to the engineer who said he would pass on the info. I then took it to the dealership who said they could not help me and ultimately escalated to BMW corporate. BMW indicates there is no safety regulation that requires that the car have a warning system when the car door is open or ajar. The car was designed without that feature. I find this strange since all their other cars, as well as all other cars made today, come standard with this safety feature. My question is whether or not there is any type of regulation concerning this because I need further escalate the issue with the BMW if this is a requirement.
Copy of email sent to BMW USA X3 I learned today that my new X3 has no display panel warning light or sound to warn when doors are unlatched or ajar. This type of warning -- often using both panel lights and sound -- has been standard equipment in most cars for the past 20 years to protect passengers, especially children, from accidentally falling out of vehicles. My own BMW dealer refused to believe that my X3 had no such warning device until he finally checked his inventory and found no X3's with any door warning lights or sounds. He said there is no applicable repair or upgrade kit. This exclusion is shocking in view of BMW's pledge of safety. Your us headquarters admitted the exclusion and said there was no explanation for it, adding that it must be intentional since "BMW engineers don't do things acidentally. " in the event an occupant is injured or killed in a loose latch door release accident, this exclusion could establish liability. As such, in BMW's own interest, I urge you to contact all owners and immediately launch a voluntary recall of all X3's to install a door/tailgate loose latch warning device on the dashboard display panel. No need to contact me. To avoid retaliation, I have elected not to disclose my name. Thank you. Copies to us NHTSA, center for auto safety and consumer union.