2018 BMW X3 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 2018 BMW X3
1 vehicle speed control complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW X3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
Around April 2025, While driving at highway speeds for approximately 1hour with cruise control engaged, vehicle suddenly began to decelerate as if I had taken my foot off the throttle. Pressing the throttle had no effect on engine RPM or vehicle speed as the vehicle continued to decelerate. Tapping the brakes then pressing the throttle had no effect as vehicle continued to decelerate. I was able to negotiate across lanes of highway traffic at low speed to reach shoulder with no throttle control. After coming to a stop on the highway shoulder, pressing the throttle failed to rev the engine or move the vehicle forward in drive. After placing transmission in reverse, the vehicle did back up normally allowing me to put the car in a safer position on the shoulder. After turning off the ignition and restarting, the vehicle operated normally. I was able to complete my trip without...
Other 2018 BMW X3 Problem Areas
Electrical System
19 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Lane Departure
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint