BMW X3
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
BMW X3 Reliability Overview
The BMW X3 has been produced from 2004 to 2026. Over 23 model years, NHTSA has received 2,602 complaints and issued 124 recall campaigns for this model.
23
Model Years
2,602
Complaints
124
Recalls
2004–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 BMW X3
Complaints: 13
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: steering
2025 BMW X3
Complaints: 49
Recalls: 8
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2024 BMW X3
Complaints: 39
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2023 BMW X3
Complaints: 11
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: structurebody
2022 BMW X3
Complaints: 92
Recalls: 7
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2021 BMW X3
Complaints: 108
Recalls: 10
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2020 BMW X3
Complaints: 99
Recalls: 16
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2019 BMW X3
Complaints: 202
Recalls: 10
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 BMW X3
Complaints: 97
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2017 BMW X3
Complaints: 137
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2016 BMW X3
Complaints: 115
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2015 BMW X3
Complaints: 156
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2014 BMW X3
Complaints: 124
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2013 BMW X3
Complaints: 343
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2012 BMW X3
Complaints: 66
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2011 BMW X3
Complaints: 163
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2010 BMW X3
Complaints: 41
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
2009 BMW X3
Complaints: 23
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2008 BMW X3
Complaints: 90
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2007 BMW X3
Complaints: 132
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 BMW X3
Complaints: 176
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 BMW X3
Complaints: 144
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: seats
2004 BMW X3
Complaints: 182
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: seats
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | steering |
| 2025 | 49 | 8 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2024 | 39 | 2 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | ★★★★★ | structurebody |
| 2022 | 92 | 7 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2021 | 108 | 10 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2020 | 99 | 16 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2019 | 202 | 10 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2018 | 97 | 11 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2017 | 137 | 6 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2016 | 115 | 5 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2015 | 156 | 7 | N/A | engine |
| 2014 | 124 | 6 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2013 | 343 | 7 | N/A | engine |
| 2012 | 66 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2011 | 163 | 4 | N/A | engine |
| 2010 | 41 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 2009 | 23 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2008 | 90 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2007 | 132 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 176 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 144 | 2 | N/A | seats |
| 2004 | 182 | 1 | N/A | seats |