2019 Bmw X3 problems
The BMW X3 is an SUV manufactured by BMW since 2003, based on the BMW 5 Series platform. Now in its third generation, BMW markets the car as a Sports Activity Vehicle, the company's proprietary descriptor for its X-line luxury vehicles.
The first-generation X3 was designed by BMW in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria—who also manufactured all X3s under contract to BMW. BMW manufactured the second-generation X3 at their Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, United States. Starting with the third generation, BMW South Africa's Rosslyn plant began production of the X3, alongside the Spartanburg plant, after the facility underwent a major upgrade to prepare for the X3 production, replacing the long-running 3 Series production in the plant. About 76,000 units will be manufactured there annually.
The car was the first mid-size, premium SUV on the market. In 2008, BMW started competing with the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class (renamed GLC-Class since 2016), and numerous other SUVs in this segment. The X3 is smaller than the X5 and X6, and bigger than the X1 and the X2.
An all-electric variant is sold as the BMW iX3.
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Common 2019 Bmw X3 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2019 BMW X3, common problems with this vehicle include:
- Sudden Acceleration: Owners have reported sudden acceleration issues within the first 2,500 miles, often caused by a damaged throttle position sensor. This problem can lead to unexpected acceleration, but it is usually covered under warranty and can be resolved by replacing the throttle position sensor.
- A/C System Malfunction: Some owners have experienced problems with the A/C system not working within the first 10,000 miles. This issue is commonly due to a clogged cabin air filter, which reduces air flow. Replacing the air filter is a typical fix, but if the problem persists, it might involve replacing the blower motor, which can be costly.
- Rear Hatch Issues: Reports of the rear hatch opening on its own while parked have been noted. This problem is often caused by accidental activation of the button on the key fob, leading to the hatch opening unexpectedly. While this is usually the case, there have been instances of issues with the hatch motor, which may require reprogramming and can incur additional costs.
- Recalls: The 2019 BMW X3 has had eight recalls, including issues with the rear brake caliper pistons, lane keep software, airbags, rearview camera, and the occupant classification system. BMW covers all recall-related repairs at no cost to the owner.
- Other Reported Problems: Additional complaints include issues with the active grill shutters, cracked oil filters, and coolant line leaks. These problems have required replacements and repairs, some of which were covered under warranty while others incurred out-of-pocket expenses.
These problems highlight some of the common issues faced by owners of the 2019 BMW X3, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any emerging issues to ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
What is the common problem with BMW X3?
Q: What are common problems across BMW X3 models? A: Common issues include broken timing chain guides, sunroof leaks, rattles, oil leaks, overheating engines due to coolant system problems, faulty window regulators, steering problems, problematic EGR systems in diesel engines, and more.
What is the recall on the 2019 BMW X3?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
What year is the best year for BMW X3?
Early media reports were overall positive for the X3 model. And in 2005 the Canadian Automotive journalist Association Crown it the best SUV of the year a year later the X3 was face lifted with a
What is the brake problem on the 2019 BMW X3?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
What is the common problem with BMW X3?
Q: What are common problems across BMW X3 models? A: Common issues include broken timing chain guides, sunroof leaks, rattles, oil leaks, overheating engines due to coolant system problems, faulty window regulators, steering problems, problematic EGR systems in diesel engines, and more.
What is the recall on the 2019 BMW X3?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
What year is the best year for BMW X3?
Early media reports were overall positive for the X3 model. And in 2005 the Canadian Automotive journalist Association Crown it the best SUV of the year a year later the X3 was face lifted with a
What is the brake problem on the 2019 BMW X3?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
2019 Bmw X3 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Bmw X3 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2019 Bmw X3 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2019 Bmw X3
The NHTSA has received 93 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2019 Bmw X3. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2019 Bmw X3 vehicles.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-22
- VIN: 5UXTR9C56KL
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Headlights cycle on and off. Does this frequently. Checked on BMW site Bimmerpost and other people have had the same problem. Google 2019 BMW x3 headlights tuning off and on after shut down.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-16
- VIN: 5UXTR7C52KL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (STRUCTURE) 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-08
- VIN: 5UXTR7C56KL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Safety recall involving rear cargo rails hasn’t been rectified for 3 months now.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-21
- VIN: 5UXTS3C51K0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Headlights flash on and off for no apparent reason which is distracting to other drivers both in front of me or approaching my vehicle. This happens all of time now most recently for no apparent reason but I first noticed it more than a year ago. Headlights also go on and off and start to self level multiple times after car has been turned off. This has happend on a number of occasions as well. Normally the rotary light switch is always set in the AUTO position in my car. I have also noticed it happen when the car in parked and off, which can drain the battery.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-18
- VIN: 5UXTR9C50KL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-13
- VIN: 5UXTR9C57KL
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: When driving on citi street at 40MPH the vehicle randomly initiated the automatic emergency breaking system. The vehicle almost came to a complete stop in the middle of morning traffic. Almost had the vehicle behind me rear end me. The vehicle was taken to BMW dealer and a software update was performed. This is the second time that this has occurred. The vehicle will periodically still display collision warning light when nothing is even near the vehicle.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-01
- VIN: 5UXTR7C59KL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-06
- VIN: 5UXTR9C57KL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that after a rainstorm, water would leak through the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) located on the roof at the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the leak caused a short circuit of the TCU wiring harness. The contact stated that a warning for the "Emergency Call System" was illuminated. The contact stated that the message covered the instrument cluster. The contact was unable to see the speedometer or other gauges on the instrument cluster because the message could not be cleared due to the short circuit. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the TCU needed to be resealed and the wiring harness and transponder module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to TSB: SIB 65 12 22 - Roof Mounted Antenna Seal Not Adhering (Structure, Electrical System). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-18
- VIN: 5UXTR9C56KL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a message was displayed to “Stop Driving and Allow Engine to Cool Down”. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System) however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-16
- VIN: 5UXTR7C52KL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-17
- VIN: 5UXTR7C56KL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-06
- VIN: 5UXTR7C58KL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have take out cargo on left side by self
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-25
- VIN: 5UXTR9C56KL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: The vehicle 2019 bmw x3 purchased from dealer with all maintenance performed per BMW specs at dealership, Warned of low coolant. Coolant was added, two days later 0n 6 25 2024 the light came on for low coolant checking vehicle saw large leak. Vehicle was towed to dealership. On 6 26 2024 the visual from BMW stated the the oil filter housing which is made of plastic and warps. They want to replace the oil filter housing but they say the manifold and transmission has to be remove to replace it at a cost of 3119 dollars as estimate. From dealership. The vehicle is low mileage purchased at 30 k from dealership and has been maintained with the reccomendations of the dealership. The time the vehicle will be in shop to do he work will be long and it till unclear of the extended warranty purchased from dealership at time of purchase will cover its replacement and th costs for labor.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-20
- VIN: 5UXTR9C51KL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The entire cooling system failed and RED WARNING light appeared leading to $6400 quote for repairs from BMW Seattle. BMW refused to do anything to make this right. They already know the thermostat is defective, so is the aux water pump, and the main water pump fails at only 60,000 miles. We could have been stranded on the side of the highway and these excessive repairs should all be covered under manufacturer extended warranty. We spoke to attorneys in Connecticut who will build a class action in this case. BMW wouldn't even meet us half way on repair costs and we were without our vehicle for months. It was an independent shop that finally told us the truth that the AUX Water Pumps are well known for failing on this vehicle causing extensive cooling system and engine repairs.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-31
- VIN: 5UXTR7C57KL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: With only 41,289 miles, "Driver Restraint System Malfunction" notification came on soon after the car was started. BMW dealer advised that it was due to faulty knee airbag module on driver side (fault code 930949-short circuit to ground). The wiring harness going to the knee airbag may have been rubbing against the support tube of the instrument panel. Cost to fix is parts $1,288 and labor $1,282. Total cost not covered by BMW since the car is few months over 4 years old. This wiring faulty seems to be a major concerns for owners as this relates to electrical quality control and should be a recall by BMW.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-22
- VIN: 5UXTS3C56K0
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Per BMW's SIB (Service Bulletin) "SIB 17 03 20" "The O-rings that seal the quick disconnect coolant lines will not seal properly when outside temperatures are at or below -15 degrees C (5 degrees F) et. al BMW - DEFECT CODE: 1712144800 "Coolant hose including quick-release coupling not leak tight" on-going issue since 2019 on the BMW X3 Model G01
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-15
- VIN: 5UXTR7C5XKL
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: Back up camera not engaging
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-03
- VIN: 5UXTR9C51KL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Since purchasing the vehicle, the illumination of the instrument cluster, information center screen, and sometimes the climate controls dim partially or completely during daytime driving. This occurs randomly and frequently at times. Reported this to BMW service at least three times since purchasing the vehicle. BMW service could not identify the issue but flashed the on-board software at least twice as a possible fix. Neither episode corrected the problem and BMW says they don't know what is going on since the issue has not reported an error code. I understand this issue, or issues generally similar, has been experienced by other BMW owners across this and other BMW model lines. BMW North America has washed their hands of this isse and the dealeers have no idea how to diagnose and fix it.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-19
- VIN: 5UXTR9C54KL
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Headlights flash on and off for no apparent reason which is distracting to other drivers both in front of me or approaching my vehicle. This has happened dozens of times now most recently 4/19/24 but I first noticed it more than a year ago. Headlights also go on and off and start to self level multiple times after car has been turned off. This has happend on a number of occasions as well. Normally the rotary light switch is always set in the AUTO position in my car .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-08
- VIN: 5UXTR9C55KL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that while performing a visual inspection of the vehicle, she noticed that the engine oil was leaking from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 11-02-20. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-01
- VIN: 5UXTR7C50KL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Upper radiator hose leaking coolant. Took to dealer with under 40k miles with refill coolant light and active grill shutter issue . They top off coolant and stated no pressure loss was detected. Dealer replaced shutter. Its been ongoing for approximately 2 years , been adding coolant myself. In Dec 2023 At 54k miles at a body shop they discovered an old coolant leak coming from the upper radiator hose. The leak is coming from the plastic coupling attaching the hose to radiator.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-13
- VIN: 5UXTR9C58KL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: The X3 suddenly slowed down to stoppage on an interstate highway, and the car "shifted" to Neutral by itself. I had to shift back to "Drive" and then drive away. It happened twice in September to October 2023, with my family and other kids in the car. Luckily there was traffic, driving speed was relatively low. Contacted two BMW dealerships and the only thing they could do was change the battery. They said maybe the battery wasn't functioning fully. However, BMW shouldn't stop my car on a highway just because the battery may be relatively low. No warning about battery was ever observed. Four pictures attached: Error Message 1 - Increased Steering Effort on 10.13.23 Error Message 2 - Transmission (suddenly "auto-shifted" to Neutral) Error Message 3 - Four-wheel-drive system Error Message 4 - Front monitor suddenly turned on?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-22
- VIN: 5UXTS3C5XK0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: On the 2019 BMW X3, we’ve experienced the tailgate opening while the vehicle is in traffic, and the transmission is in ‘D’ drive. The safety hazard I’m suggesting be investigated is that the buttons on the remote key fob to the vehicle, including lock, unlock, tailgate, and panic, ALL work even if the vehicle is turned on and driving. This poses a serious safety risk to not only occupants of the vehicle, objects or animals that may be in the trunk, but also to other motorists on the road. We’ve personally had this happen three times, all in cases where we were in live traffic on an active roadway. One case in particular our dog was in the trunk and we had to pull over in the middle of traffic while the dog thankfully stayed seated in the trunk area. I believe this happens because it’s very common for the key fob to be in a pocket or purse while operating the vehicle, where it’s very possible for the buttons to be pressed inadvertently. In my opinion, the key fob should not be functional while the car’s ignition is on. No other car I’ve ever owned has had a key fob whose buttons still work while the ignition is on. Happy give further comment if need be. Thanks
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-15
- VIN: 5UXTR7C56KL
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt warning light illuminated. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality however, the failure had become a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 36,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-05
- VIN: 5UXTR9C54KL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: My car, a 2019 X3, displayed a malfunction notification "Driver Restraint System Malfunction" along with the airbag indicator glowing in red in my dashboard all of a sudden when I turned-on my parked car. The malfunction notification has remained ever since, whenever the car is turned-on or driven. My local BMW dealer inspected & diagnosed the issue as a harness failure, requiring a replacement of the air bag harnesses of both knee airbags, and potentially the ACSM module in the center console as well. As per this diagnosis, the failure was caused due to a short-circuit. If this issue was left unattended, it would have prevented the deployment of airbags in the event of a crash, resulting in the death of the driver or severe injuries. A manufacturing fault or other quality issues are clearly to blame for such short-circuits. I request NHTSA to investigate the issue and pursue a recall notice for such faulty driver restraint (harness in this case) control modules.
2019 Bmw X3 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 2019 Bmw X3.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Consequence: Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Consequence: Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2024. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
- Consequence: A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
- Consequence: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.
- Consequence: If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Positive 2019 Bmw X3 car reviews
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The car has excellent power and response, with great MPGs of 25-27 city/hwy combined in mixed driving. The leather seats are comfortable and there is great outward visibility. The handling is near as good as a sports sedan, and there is a lot of satisfying technology, including Apple Car Play and a good infotainment system with a large, bright, high-definition screen. It would have received 5 stars if it were lower in cost, but it was worth the extra money after incentives. Compared to the RDX and XC60, it handles and drives with much more driver engagement for spirited driving. If you can pick up a used one for less, make sure it is not more expensive than leasing a new one, as its 57% residuals really make it a great value.
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Congratulations on your recent purchase of a used 2019 X3 2.0 with under 10k miles! It's great to hear that you've already driven it an additional 3k miles, including a 1200 mile trip. The Mineral White paint looks stunning and appears to be of high quality. The optional 21
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I'm so glad I chose this well-designed small SUV over the new X5. It has just enough room for my needs and I've already been able to fit in some pretty long items like wood, a bathroom vanity, and a countertop. The performance is impressive and it's even faster than my previous M235i convertible, which was no slouch. The interior is fantastic, especially if you opt for the digital dash and executive package. I highly recommend it!
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Fun to drive, fits four to five people and their stuff, all wheel drive, safe, sporty, classy - the BMW X3 hits all the marks! I'm so glad I bought it again in the 2020 model.
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This vehicle is quite expensive, but it stands out in its class. The quality of finish, materials, thoughtfulness of design, sheer performance, and great handling all complement the stylish exterior. When test driving a variety of SUVs and wagons, we decided to give BMW a try in the hopes of receiving better treatment than we did a decade ago. We drove to the Topeka Kansas dealership, and after a brief email exchange, they had pre-staged three cars for us: an X3 M40i, an X3 xDrive 4 cylinder, and a VW Golf R. We started with the 40i, and only test drove the others out of a sense of duty! The manager suggested we take a break for lunch, take any one of the cars with us, and come back when we were ready. WOW -- they obviously believe their car sells itself, and they are right. We bought the car we test drove - equipped almost like we had special ordered it. The acceleration is unbelievable, and the handling is very good for a 2 ton SUV. The interior appointment and finish are wonderful, with more knobs and buttons than we know what to do with. In fact, BMW offers an Encore - bring your new BMW back to the dealership and they assign a BMW associate to go over all of the features of the car, at a time of your convenience. Our encore took nearly 3 hours, and included a tour of the service area, the parts desk, and answering all of our questions about the X3. We highly recommend this car and the Topeka BMW-VW dealership for their fabulous, albeit expensive, vehicle and great customer service.
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Adelbert Blanda 2024-09-16
I recently purchased a new car, but unfortunately, I have been experiencing some issues with it. The electronics seem to be failing and it has spent more time in the shop than any other vehicle I have owned. Yesterday, while driving through construction traffic, the car kept dying and putting itself into park, which was quite frustrating. When I returned to the car with $550 worth of groceries in 98 degree heat, I found that the X3 wouldn't open and the car alarm was going off. After finally managing to open the car manually with the key, I discovered that the car was completely dead. I had to wait for an hour before I could connect to BMW road side assistance and another hour before it was towed to the dealership. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I have had electronic issues with this car, as it was just in the shop 18 days ago. I am quite disappointed with the reliability of this automaker and have decided to move on from them.
Ryley Weimann 2024-08-21
In 2019, we purchased the x3 and unfortunately experienced some issues with the brake router just two months later. Thankfully, the dealer was able to replace the front dishes for us. However, this summer in 2022, we noticed a humming noise and vibration coming from the brakes. After taking it to the dealer, we were informed that all four brake dishes and pads needed to be replaced due to rust buildup caused by infrequent use. Unfortunately, the brake system was not covered under warranty and we were required to pay around $2,400 for German parts and local labor. While we still have some suspicions about the dealer's honesty, we are not professionals and cannot prove anything. Our advice would be to avoid purchasing a BMW unless you have the financial means to do so.
Frank Lowe 2024-07-07
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the BMW X3. I've owned 5 of them over the years and have always loved the car. However, I've noticed some issues with the 2019 model that have me considering other options. While the car handles well and is great on gas, I've had a few problems. Firstly, the lever to release the seat extension hits the back of my calf and is constantly extending out. Secondly, the bottom edge of the doors are not smooth and I've gotten a scar from getting out of the car. Thirdly, the navigation doesn't switch back to the map after a call, which can be dangerous. Fourthly, the defrost is so powerful that it completely fogs up the front window. Fifthly, the low fuel indicator light doesn't go on until you only have 40 miles left, which can be dangerous on a long trip. Lastly, the key fob is extremely sensitive and I've had issues with the back hatch opening. Despite these issues, I still love the BMW X3 and hope that these problems can be addressed in future models. Thanks for listening!I am concerned about the functionality of my car's key fob. Sometimes when I am opening the front door, the back hatch opens instead. This is particularly worrying for me as I have a large breed dog that I care for deeply, and I am always afraid that he will get out and get hit by a car. I am never relaxed without a rest area because I’m always afraid of the way I handled the key fob. On several occasions at a rest stop, when I needed to leave the dog in the car for a few minutes only, I would leave the car running with the doors locked and the A/C on. However, on a couple of occasions, I came back to the car to find the motor had turned off, and there was no A/C. This causes a lot of tension for me when I stop at a rest stop. I have owned several X3's in the past, and I have never experienced any of the above issues. This has been quite disconcerting, and I am unsure if I will purchase another X3 after this experience.
Ben Renner 2024-06-01
I leased a brand new BMW x3 and unfortunately, I have had some issues with the software. The car has been performing electronic functions randomly and it has been quite frustrating. After spending 10 days in the shop, the advisor asked me if I had any emojis in my contacts, which I found quite amusing. They had to reboot everything several times before I finally got the car back. Unfortunately, at 14K, the radiator flaps failed, which was disappointing. Although the car drives well, I find the herky-jerky shut down and start up at stop lights quite annoying. Additionally, there are many buttons and dials to navigate, which can be overwhelming. The ventilation also needs constant adjustment and the auto function does not work properly. Overall, I have had a negative experience with this car and I am currently trying to get BMW to take it back. Thank you for your understanding.
Hollis Boyle 2024-05-12
I have never encountered a car with coolant leaks before reaching 45K miles. Unfortunately, the radiator hoses in this particular car were of low quality and not covered by BMW warranty. As a result, I had to pay $1K for parts and labor just to replace a rubber hose.