https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW X3. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:26 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2178074 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2026 BMW X3. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed out of the garage at the residence, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the vehicle skidded on the ice, and the rear end crashed into a tree. There was no warning light illuminated during the failure. There was no air bags deployed during the crash. A Police report was not file https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2177727 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW illegally stopped updating my car which relies totally on it’s OS system in its iDrive. You used to be able to download them to a usb stick. 1 year newer cars can remotely still download the updates. This is dangerous and needs to be addressed. It is also biased and runs my entire car. The download should still be available for free. There was a technical report but BMW doesn’t honor that. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2177276 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. The primary failure occurred within the electrical system and engine compartment wiring. According to the official forensic report (Ref No: XXX by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, the fire originated in the engine compartment due to an electrotechnical fault (short circuit). 2. The vehicle spontaneously exploded and caught fire while parked in a closed, underground parking facili https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2177277 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. The primary failure occurred within the electrical system and engine compartment wiring. According to the official forensic report (Ref No: XXX by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, the fire originated in the engine compartment due to an electrotechnical fault (short circuit). 2. The vehicle spontaneously exploded and caught fire while parked in a closed, underground parking facili https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2177278 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. The primary failure occurred within the electrical system and engine compartment wiring. According to the official forensic report (Ref No: XXX by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, the fire originated in the engine compartment due to an electrotechnical fault (short circuit). 2. The vehicle spontaneously exploded and caught fire while parked in a closed, underground parking facili https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2176171 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Beginning in July–August 2025, my 2019 BMW X3 (VIN [XXX] ) began experiencing multiple safety‑critical system failures affecting federally regulated components. The rearview camera intermittently failed to activate and later stopped functioning entirely, resulting in loss of rear visibility required under FMVSS 111. The Emergency Call (eCall) system displayed repeated malfunction warnings, indicat https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2176172 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Beginning in July–August 2025, my 2019 BMW X3 (VIN [XXX] ) began experiencing multiple safety‑critical system failures affecting federally regulated components. The rearview camera intermittently failed to activate and later stopped functioning entirely, resulting in loss of rear visibility required under FMVSS 111. The Emergency Call (eCall) system displayed repeated malfunction warnings, indicat https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2176173 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Beginning in July–August 2025, my 2019 BMW X3 (VIN [XXX] ) began experiencing multiple safety‑critical system failures affecting federally regulated components. The rearview camera intermittently failed to activate and later stopped functioning entirely, resulting in loss of rear visibility required under FMVSS 111. The Emergency Call (eCall) system displayed repeated malfunction warnings, indicat https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2175618 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle lost coolant and warned me to pull over because of the engine overheating. Later was diagnosed with a leaking oil filter housing. Simply too early for such a component to fail. Left my wife stranded miles away from home in the snow. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2175511 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Airbags deployed with no impact https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2173195 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMX X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The RPM was elevated; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic an https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2172121 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT There is an open recall(NHTSA Recall Number25V636) for my vehicle since September 2025 and there is still no remedy available from the manufacturer (BMW). I am told by the dealer that they won't have the part for next several months. This is unacceptable as I need to get the urgent safety recall fixed as soon as possible. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2172099 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA COMPLAINT - 2026 BMW X3 WINDSHIELD DEFECT Our brand new 2026 BMW X3 has experienced two complete windshield failures within six weeks of purchase. Both windshields spontaneously cracked from the perimeter bonding edge with NO rock strikes or impacts: ∙First failure (Week 3): Crack from driver-side A-pillar edge ∙Second failure (Week 6): Crack from top horizontal edge near rearview mirror Cri https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2172100 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA COMPLAINT - 2026 BMW X3 WINDSHIELD DEFECT Our brand new 2026 BMW X3 has experienced two complete windshield failures within six weeks of purchase. Both windshields spontaneously cracked from the perimeter bonding edge with NO rock strikes or impacts: ∙First failure (Week 3): Crack from driver-side A-pillar edge ∙Second failure (Week 6): Crack from top horizontal edge near rearview mirror Cri https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2172104 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Here is a summary of the issue I experienced in a form of answers your questions. I have uploaded a more detailed description of the issue in a pdf file. 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The power steering on my new 2026 BMW X3 iDrive30 failed (at 135 miles on the odometer) while making a righthand turn resulting in the steer https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#recall-26V056000-bmw-bmw-x3-2023 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#recall-26V056000-bmw-bmw-x3-2022 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#recall-26V056000-bmw-bmw-x3-2021 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2170596 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On returning to my locked vehicle that had been in the parking ramp for 3 days, I started the car and the display message indicated that my vehicle was completely out of gas and the oil was very low. The vehicle had nearly a full tank of gas when it was parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who assessed the vehicle. The service department indicated that the vehicle likely did not soun https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2170597 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On returning to my locked vehicle that had been in the parking ramp for 3 days, I started the car and the display message indicated that my vehicle was completely out of gas and the oil was very low. The vehicle had nearly a full tank of gas when it was parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who assessed the vehicle. The service department indicated that the vehicle likely did not soun https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2169341 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not exper https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2169100 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT - Frontal Collision warning, Pedestrian warning - yes because safety features were shut off, back up camera doesn't work as well - yes - yes https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2168681 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2020 BMW X3 (VIN: [XXX] ) is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V636 (urgent fire risk when parked). The remedy is not yet available for my VIN, and my dealer has only given verbal assurances with no written confirmation of repair availability. I am unable to safely park the vehicle per recall instructions. I request NHTSA assistance to ensure BMW provides a loaner, rental, or other mitigation until the https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2168298 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding my 2021 BMW X3, which is currently subject to an active safety recall involving a potential engine starter defect that may result in a vehicle fire.BMW of North America has notified me that water may enter the engine starter, causing corrosion and overheating, which can lead to a fire even when the vehicle is parked and https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2168299 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding my 2021 BMW X3, which is currently subject to an active safety recall involving a potential engine starter defect that may result in a vehicle fire.BMW of North America has notified me that water may enter the engine starter, causing corrosion and overheating, which can lead to a fire even when the vehicle is parked and https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2167814 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Starting in July/August 2025, my 2019 BMW X3 (G01) suffered a total failure of multiple safety-critical systems, including the Emergency Call (eCall) system, the rearview camera, and frontal collision/pedestrian alert sensors. These failures were accompanied by a persistent "Emergency Call System Malfunction" warning on the dashboard. BMW Service Information Bulletin SIB 65 12 22 acknowledges a ma https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2167815 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Starting in July/August 2025, my 2019 BMW X3 (G01) suffered a total failure of multiple safety-critical systems, including the Emergency Call (eCall) system, the rearview camera, and frontal collision/pedestrian alert sensors. These failures were accompanied by a persistent "Emergency Call System Malfunction" warning on the dashboard. BMW Service Information Bulletin SIB 65 12 22 acknowledges a ma https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2167816 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Starting in July/August 2025, my 2019 BMW X3 (G01) suffered a total failure of multiple safety-critical systems, including the Emergency Call (eCall) system, the rearview camera, and frontal collision/pedestrian alert sensors. These failures were accompanied by a persistent "Emergency Call System Malfunction" warning on the dashboard. BMW Service Information Bulletin SIB 65 12 22 acknowledges a ma https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2167842 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2025 BMW X3 Complaint Description: I am reporting a serious safety defect involving sudden unintended acceleration, braking abnormalities, steering looseness, and electronic system failures. Within days of purchase, the vehicle began experiencing infotainment system freezing and electronic malfunctions. Over time, steering looseness and abnormal brake behavior developed. These issues w https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x3#complaint-2167843 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2025 BMW X3 Complaint Description: I am reporting a serious safety defect involving sudden unintended acceleration, braking abnormalities, steering looseness, and electronic system failures. Within days of purchase, the vehicle began experiencing infotainment system freezing and electronic malfunctions. Over time, steering looseness and abnormal brake behavior developed. These issues w