2023 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 2023 Bmw X3 problems
The BMW X3 2023 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from its owners. One of the most frequently mentioned issues is related to the body hardware, including problems with windows, locks, latches, doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls, seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, and glass defects. These issues can range from minor inconveniences, such as windows that are difficult to open or close, to more serious problems, such as doors that do not latch properly or seat belts that do not retract correctly.
Another common problem with the BMW X3 2023 is related to the transmission. Some owners have reported experiencing issues with transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, and premature clutch replacement. These issues can be costly to repair and can affect the overall performance and reliability of the vehicle.
The BMW X3 2023 has also been reported to have problems with sensors, emission-control devices, and fuel-injection system. These issues can affect the vehicle's fuel efficiency, emissions, and overall performance. Some owners have reported experiencing problems with the fuel gauge/sender and fuel pump, which can make it difficult to accurately gauge the amount of fuel in the tank.
The BMW X3 2023 has also been reported to have problems with the brakes, including premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, and brake failure. These issues can affect the safety and reliability of the vehicle and can be costly to repair.
Additionally, the BMW X3 2023 has been reported to have problems with the shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage, power steering, wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, and electronic or air suspension. These issues can affect the ride quality and handling of the vehicle and can be costly to repair.
Finally, the BMW X3 2023 has been reported to have problems with the AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, and refrigerant leakage. These issues can affect the comfort and convenience of the vehicle and can be costly to repair.
In summary, the BMW X3 2023 has been reported to have several common problems, including issues with body hardware, transmission, sensors, emission-control devices, fuel-injection system, brakes, shocks or struts, and climate control system. These issues can affect the safety, reliability, and overall performance of the vehicle and can be costly to repair.
Are there any issues with BMW X3?
Overall, owners are a little mixed about the X3's reliability, with several reports highlighting issues related to the electrical system and engine components. Faults with the infotainment system, battery failures, and fuel system problems were also mentioned, affecting both petrol and diesel variants.
Did the BMW X3 change in 2023?
After a minor refresh last year that included updated visuals, new screens and a mild hybrid system on the M40i model, the third-generation X3 gets no major changes for 2023.
Is the new X3 worth it?
Is the 2024 BMX X3 a Good Car? Yes, the 2024 X3 is an excellent luxury compact SUV. It's exceedingly practical, with roomy front and rear seats, loads of cargo space and an intuitive infotainment system.
Is the BMW X3 being discontinued?
The six-year-old BMW X3 is getting ready to be phased off and replaced by an entirely new generation.
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.
Did the BMW X3 change in 2023?
After a minor refresh last year that included updated visuals, new screens and a mild hybrid system on the M40i model, the third-generation X3 gets no major changes for 2023.
What engines are in the BMW X3 2023?
The four engine options available for your 2023 BMW X3 are: Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder: 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six: 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six: 473 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque.
Which is the best year for BMW X3?
The best years for the third-generation BMW X3 are 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, with standout Consumer Reports reliability and owner satisfaction scores. These models feature advanced powertrain options, including the efficient yet powerful 2.0L B48B20B turbocharged I4 engine and an optional 3.0L I6 engine.
2023 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:
- Structure problems
- Engine problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Power train problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Bmw X3 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2023 Bmw X3 complaints
The NHTSA has received 7 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Bmw X3.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: WBX57DP02PN
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: As I was driving today in the freeway my sunroof exploded. As far as I can tell, It was not caused by rocks or other cars, it just exploded putting my wife and I in a dangerous situation having to park on the side of the freeway. We first thought someone shot at us. We stopped the car and it took us a minute to feel safe to go out, trembling, to check car for gun fire. We looked the entire body while the freeway was full, even for a Sunday, and discovered nothing wrong. As we entered the car and closed our door, we heard the noise of shared glass, so we both left the car again to reinspect it putting our lives in danger as other drivers were passing by. We re-enter the car again and the same thing happened, left the car again to inspect the tires at this time, each time exposing our lives to the freeway traffic. Upon entering the car for the third time, heard freeway noise and thought window was probably opened. It was then that we realized our sunroof was probably broken, upon checking, we were shocked when saw hundreds of pieces of glass on top of our car. It was then that we realized we would have to clean the top of our car with the wind blowing glass everywhere, risking an eye injury, and we were worried another car would be hit with the glass or even worse than that, it would be someone riding a motorcycle which is common on Sunday afternoons and get blind from glass flying from our car to their face. So we spent a while cleaning most of the glass to be able to drive off the freeway, again exposing our lives. During our cleaning of the glass, we put it inside of our car on the floor by the back seats so we would not leave that on the freeway exposing other people to get hurt. During this cleaning time, my wife cut her hand with glass that entered her skin. Not understanding why the accident happened, I’ve decided to research online, only to find that BMW’s x3 having problems with sunroof exploding since 2018, but no recalls! Very upsetting! My car is 2023.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-13
- VIN: 5UX43DP04P9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact also stated that the failure had previously occurred several times. The vehicle was scheduled for an upcoming service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to schedule an appointment with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 20.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-21
- VIN: 5UX83DP05P9
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The 2023 BMW X3 is equipped with automatic high beams that includes an anti-dazzle feature. The anti-dazzle/non-glare (matrix) feature have been available on non US Spec vehicles since 2013 but US legislation did not allow this feature to enabled in the United States. In the meantime legislation has changed however my BMW has been decoded by the manufacturer so that my car does not have that feature and they cite legislation as the issue. My car is capable of the feature but bmw is refusing to enable it thus reducing night time visibility and safety for myself and others on the road. I’m also reading there are people and shops who will enable the feature but with only an 80% solution which means there’s a potential to have a lot of cars on the road that are not correctly providing anti-glare to other vehicles. I think BMW should stop decoding (removing) this feature and recall all cars that have been decoded to have the feature re-enabled. This is 100% a safety issue.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-25
- VIN: 5YM13EC02P9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Rear differential bolt failure: Failure has not happened yet, but will happen eventually with enough mileage as seen with many other BMW X3M vehicles. Problem is with the rear differential bolt. The bolt is prone to shearing or snapping, noises may be heard from differential up until failure occurs at some point. Once this occurs it can wreak havoc on the differential and associated parts and cause thousands of dollars worth of damage if you are outside of the warranty period. The bolt needs to be stronger or something needs to be added to the bolt area to lessen the movement of the differential under power. If bolt is to snap on the road this will cause safety issues as you will lose power and potentially break many things on vehicle that could cause road debris and also require you to pull over immediately. Problem can't be reproduced as it's a single bolt that can fail at any time. No inspections have taken place, no warning lights or problems before hand. However, some may hear noises in the rear differential under power.
STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5UX43DP04P9
- Components: STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Sensor for forward collision warning failed to work and I was involved in an accident.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-24
- VIN: 5UX83DP08P9
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: When a passenger front door is opened, it is possible for the person exiting the car to catch an upper arm in the metal opening and sustain an injury.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-20
- VIN: 5UX83DP09P9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have noticed that my vehicle seems to be lagging behind when driving at the poster speed limit. Other vehicles were catching up rapidly and stacking up behind me. I compared the indicated vehicle speed with two separate GPS devices and found the indicated speed was slower the the GPS indicated speed. At highway speed, 75 mph as indicated on the speedometer, the vehicle is traveling at 70 to 71 mph as reported be the GPS. I confirmed this by pacing another on vehicle with an accurate speedometer. I took my vehicle (2023 BMW X3 with 2218 miles on it) to the dealer for warranty service to address the issue for inaccurate speed reading on the speedometer. They provided me with a BMW service information bulletin (#B26 06 12 SI dated April 2012) which indicated that most speedometers have a tolerance of approximately 10% plus 2.5 mph, being necessary to compensate for negative tolerances in tire diameter and other outside factors. If a vehicle speedometer reads within that tolerance, no repairs should be attempted. This means that a vehicle traveling at highway speeds (75mph) as indicated on the vehicle’s speedometer, the vehicle could be actually traveling at 65 mph. While traveling at 65 mph in a 75 mph speed zone in legal, it is not really safe and leads to unsafe traffic slow downs and possibly road rage incidents. I questioned the impact of the “speed advance” on the total actual mileage the odometer, along with the computed MPG performance of the vehicle. Interesting enough, the service bulletin notes that the mileage does not incorporate any “advance tolerances” yet it obtains its information from the same source as the speedometer. A 10% “speed advance” (as identified) is unrealistic, unsafe, and unnecessary. Additionally, as related to tire diameter, as a tire wears and thus has a reduces circumference indicate speed becomes higher than actual speed, thus negating the need for the speedometer advance. I want an accurate speed reading while driving.
2023 Bmw X3 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2023 Bmw X3.
- 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: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
- Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Negative 2023 Bmw X3 car reviews
Positive 2023 Bmw X3 car reviews
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The vehicle is in great condition, although it does not come equipped with a digital key. The trunk space is slightly smaller than my 2005 RAV4, but it appears larger in most YouTube videos. The power is adequate, and the seating is comfortable with sensatech. Opting for the M Sport package is highly recommended as it gives the vehicle a muscular look. Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase. UPDATE: The corner handling is superb, and the ride is smooth. The twin-turbo inline 4 provides enough power for passing and quick acceleration. The safety software works as designed, including frontal collision warning, rear pedestrian crossing, and blind spot warning. The only drawback is the lack of IOS mirroring and the unavailability of a black grille when ordering the car.
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The BMW X3 SUV is perfect for a small family, with plenty of space and sporty handling.
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You have a BMW X3? That's fantastic! It sounds like you're really enjoying it. I'm glad to hear that it's both luxurious and fuel-efficient. It's great that you find it smooth and powerful too. It seems like you have no complaints about it, which is wonderful to hear.
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I wouldn't recommend keeping this car for a long time. Unfortunately, every feature is tied into the infotainment system, including car functions such as transmission mapping, seat position, seat heat, and climate controls. The car has already been in the shop three times in as many months. For example, the cruise control stopped working when the perimeter sensor failed, and the sound went out five or six times whenever the Sirius customer agreement came up. This car may become a nightmare when the electronics start failing as it ages. However, I must say that I am amused when my 2007 Kia Sedona mule with 250000km drops off the 3000km BMW for repair (and the new 2014 A4 when the transmission failed, and the 2015 C300 when the electric steering failed). On the bright side, the car handles bumps really well, which is great considering the state of our roads, which have gotten much worse after Covid. I did notice that there is a lot of exterior noise coming through the door windows and seals, but overall, the car is still a good option.
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Only two weeks with this car. What a blast! The ambient lighting makes me feel like I'm under 60 years old. The m sport package is a nice addition and the wheels look amazing. The instrument panel is easily readable, even with the standard panel. I ordered this car and it was delivered exactly how I wanted it in just 20 days. Thank you, Spartanburg! I am very pleased.
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Are you having problems with your 2023 Bmw X3?
Samson Lindgren 2024-11-28
We have owned 5 BMW vehicles in the past 7 years. Unfortunately, we have experienced issues with the alignment of each vehicle, which has resulted in the need to replace tires frequently. Even with local driving, we have had to replace tires on each vehicle before they reach 29,000 miles, which is less than two years old. This is in contrast to other vehicles we have owned, where tires have lasted up to 50,000 miles. We believe that the electronic alignment controls on BMW cars may be contributing to this issue. As someone who has owned 42 cars in my life, we have decided not to purchase another BMW. We hope that BMW will address this issue in the future.
Cooper Farrell 2024-10-10
Let me give you a quick rundown for any potential buyers. The handling is mediocre and the braking is slow, but the exterior looks good. However, it's worth noting that the interior isn't particularly luxurious.
Jerald Koepp 2024-08-24
I recently took delivery of a new 2023 BMW x3 m40i to replace my 2019 version. I must say that the new car is quieter and more refined than the '19. The way it runs and drives is fantastic as always. However, I do have a problem with the interior. No matter what color you order, it will be mostly black. While I understand the need to balance costs, it's disappointing to see this in a car that costs over 60k. Despite this, I still rate the car 3 stars, but it would have been a 5 if the interior had more color options.
Fletcher Blick 2024-06-06
It seems like the trunk gaskets were designed incorrectly, causing rainwater to leak inside the car. This can be quite frustrating! Additionally, it appears that the car is not functioning properly. Let's see if we can find a solution to these issues.
Vito Wisozk 2024-04-17
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the car I've been driving for the past 2.5 weeks. While there were some areas that could use improvement, such as the ride quality and steering, I did find some positives as well. The fuel efficiency was impressive for a performance car, and the built quality felt very premium. However, I did experience some discomfort with the seats after driving for an hour. Overall, it was an interesting experience and I'm looking forward to returning the car soon. Thank you for listening!