BMW X3 owners have reported 41 problems related to engine cooling system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the X3.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2013 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The contact stated that while her mother was driving at 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and an abnormal sound could be heard coming from the engine and the engine seized. The message "service engine" was displayed. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. However, an abnormal sound could be heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received the notification after the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle at the residence and had not been driven since. The failure mileage was 116,262.
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The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the "engine was overheated" was displayed on the instrument panel with the rpm elevated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The contact was then referred to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
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The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available; however, the license plate information was provided. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available .
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 ( engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling); and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.
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The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The vehicle displayed a message to reduce the speed as the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact merged to the side of the road and contacted a tow truck company; however, before the tow truck arrived, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with turbo failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. On another occasion, the failure recurred, and the failure became more frequent. The contact received the notification, and the vehicle was then taken to a dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available to remedy the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2009 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 ( engine and engine cooling ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.
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The contact's wife owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at 40-45 mph, he saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact was unsure whether there were warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact then opened the hood of the vehicle and saw flames. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with the assistance of the fire department. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was unsure whether a fire department report and a police report were filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that a couple of days later, he was able to restart and drive the vehicle. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl- the contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v-755000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The autobahn BMW fort worth : 2828 white settlement rd, fort worth, TX 76107 (817) 665-5831 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dr.
Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000, 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Advantage BMW midtown (1305 gray st, houston, TX 77002, (713) 289-1200) stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000, 17v605000 (air bags), and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling).
Tl-the contact owned a 2009 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, white smoke started to emerge from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed sparks from the engine to the ground and then a fire started. The fire department extinguished the fire and issued a report. The contact also stated receiving a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 ( engine & engine cooling ). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The insurance company towed to vehicle to an unknown lot and deemed it destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Bp.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), 17v605000 (air bags), and 16v071000 (air bags). While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor of plastic emerging from the vents. Additionally, smoke entered the vehicle through the ventilation system when the air conditioner was activated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that she must ship the vehicle to honolulu, hi to an authorized BMW dealer at her expense. The manufacturer further stated that she would be reimbursed when the recall repairs were completed. Additionally, the manufacturer confirmed that some of the parts were not available . The contact declined to ship the vehicle to honolulu due to funds not being available. The failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of the time for the recall repair. Dreyer & reinbold BMW (9375 whitley drive, indianapolis, in 46240, 317-573-4421) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts and the following warning message appeared: "drive train malfunction not running at full capacity, reduce and drive moderately". The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed replacement and the vanos malfunctioned. The independent mechanic replaced the battery and advised the contact to call a local BMW dealer to have the vehicle serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted because the vehicle was unable to start and due to bad weather. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called richmond BMW of midlothian at (804) 897-2245 (12100 midlothian turnpike, midlothian, va 23113) and was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received a recall notice months ago for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 17v605000 (air bags), and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (BMW of south atlanta, (770) 969-0755) was called several times and was unable to verify when the remedy and parts would be supplied from the manufacturer to the receive the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of monrovia (1425 mountain Ave, monrovia, CA 91016, (855) 627-5361) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
~tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirmed the remedy not yet available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 ( engine & engine cooling )and stated that the manufacturer had failed to repair the vehicle with in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer BMW of houston north, 17730 north freeway , houston 77090 confirmed parts were not available to perform the recall repair. VIN tool confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Bp.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact noticed a burning odor for more than two months in the vehicle. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (tom hesser BMW, 1001 n washington Ave, scranton, PA 18504, (570) 343-1221) was unable to determine when the remedy and parts would be supplied from the manufacturer. The dealer was unable to provide the option of a loaner vehicle. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the remedy and parts would be supplied for the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl- air bag recall. The contact owns a 2010 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) the contact called the BMW of dallas dealer (972-763-5528 , located at 6200 lemmon Ave, dallas, TX 75209) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for both NHTSA campaign numbers. Fe.
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Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v605000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the circle BMW dealer (732-440-3640, located at 500 NJ 36, eaton, NJ 07724) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Fe.
~tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall noticed was received in September of 2017. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Cb.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
Engine Cooling System problems | |
Crankcase (pcv) problems | |
Engine Failure problems | |
Car Stall problems | |
Check Engine Light On problems | |
Oil Pump problems | |
Water Pump problems | |
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
Engine Oil Leaking problems |