2017 BMW X3

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/28/2021· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Car has broken down five times, each after having been driven several hours. Car suddenly looses power and dies. Will not restart- requires tow. All repair attempts have been made at BMW dealers. We have been placed in dangerous situations, including once with my six year old grandson in a highway construction zone with no shoulder. Please see attached correspondence with manufacturer. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

• 12/26/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, there would be a vibrating sensation and a humming noise coming from the front end of the vehicle near the engine compartment. No warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 12/21/2025· AIR BAGS

  Seat mat sensor module which detects presence of passenger in the seat has malfunctioned sooner than expected.

• 12/18/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

  While driving on the highway I had an error message pop up on the dash that said right brake light electrical malfunction and as soon as the error message popped up I saw a bunch of debris and smoke coming from the back right side of my car and the engine shut off. After sitting for some time while waiting for roadside assistance and trying to make it to safety since my car shut off in the middle of the highway it finally turned back on however I am unable to switch gears to be able to make it to safety

• 12/12/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, the engine was running loudly. The vehicle was taken to Whitt's Auto Service Center, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure persisted. The check engine and the coolant temperature warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer and another dealer, BMW of Montgomery (731 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36117) were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 12/11/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); 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.

• 12/10/2016· SERVICE BRAKES

  DURING MY NORMAL CITY DRIVING ROUTE THE BRAKES STARTED MAKING AN AWFUL SCREECHING NOISE. I PULLED OVER WITHIN 1 CITY BLOCK OF HEARING THE NOISE AND MY REAR DISC BRAKE ROTOR HAD A LARGE GROOVE WORN INTO IT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WAS A ROCK THAT GOT STUCK BETWEEN THE PAD AND THE ROTOR AND THEY WOULD REPAIR THE CAR FOR FREE, WHICH INCLUDED ORDERING PARTS. I THOUGHT IT WAS STRANGE WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP & THE CLERK THAT ANSWERED THE PHONE SAID THAT THIS HAPPENS OFTEN, SO THEY JUST REPAIR IT FOR FREE. I ASKED IF IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN, THEY ASSURED ME IT WASN'T BUT IT MAKES ME QUESTION HOW OFTEN THIS HAPPENS AND WHAT IS THE ACCIDENT RATE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ISSUE. I'VE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE GET A ROCK LODGED BETWEEN THE ROTOR AND PAD. THE SPECS FOR THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO ARE TYPICALLY MICROMETERS. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW LESS THAN ONE WEEK AGO.

• 12/07/2023· FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 61,000.

• 12/03/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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 dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 12/02/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE

  Service due light keeps coming on, Brakes are squeaking, AC not blowing out properly check both front and rear, Back up camera is staying on even when she is in park, light on usb port are not working, emergency SOS call doesn't work, driver side door lock not working properly. Tires keep going down. Symptoms: Service due light keeps coming on, Brakes are squeaking, AC not blowing out properly check both front and rear, Back up camera is staying on even when she is in park, light on usb port are not working, emergency SOS call doesn't work, driver side door loc A/C EVACUATE AND

• 12/02/2024· STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINE

  CARVANA - SOLD ME A 2ND LEMON. Vehicle has significant oil leak. Front of engine as well as underside of engine is covered in oil. Alternator is saturated in oil. (Eventually burning out the alternator) Serpentine belt is also saturated in oil making it swell and becoming soft. Also makes the belt slippery and outside edge of belt is damaged. Right rear tire is about to come apart very soon. The steel belt is serpentine from the tire. (Unsafe) Vehicle currently has 25 intermittent and pertinent codes. Drivers door and drivers side rear door are different color white they have been repainted. Emblem on driver side door is crooked. Vehicle is ready for rotors front and rear. They are grooved Brake pad replacement automatic with rotors. 60MPH road test revealed car is a little bouncy or chattering indicating one of the following: 1. Unbalanced Tires 2. Bad Tires 3. Bent Wheels

• 11/23/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  ALTERNATOR OVERCHARGING PRODUCING 16V AND CAUSING SYSTEM TO GO TO FAIL SAFE MODE. IT WILL SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND SWITCH IT IN PARK MODE. WHILE DRIVING ANY MODE THEN ECO AND AUTO SHUTOFF TURNED OFF. VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, SOMETIME WHEN BREAK RELEASED IT WILL START AND YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING, OTHER TIMES WILL NOT START AND WILL DISENGAGE TRANSMISSION AND SWITCH TO PARK MODE. WITH WARNING THAT "TRANSMISSION IS MALFUNCTIONING " "DO NOT TURN OFF ENGINE OR CONTINUED DRIVING MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE. CONSULT NEAREST SERVICE CENTER

• 11/18/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); 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. The VIN was not available; however, the license plate information was provided. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

• 11/18/2023· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Fuel pump failure- 71,000 miles

• 11/16/2020· STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE SUNROOF WATER DRAINS BACK UP AND CAUSES WATER TO POOL IN THE CARGO AREA WHERE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ARE STORED (WHEEL WELL LIKE AREA) WHICH CAUSES AN ALARM TO GO OFF AND HATCHBACK MALFUNCTIONS. MY PREVIOUS X3 HAD HATCHBACK ISSUES TOO. BMW STATES THE FRAME THAT SUN ROOF SITS IN IS CRACKED BUT NOT CAUSED BY USER BEHAVIOR.

• 11/09/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Unknown

• 11/08/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PARK AVE BMW (530 HUYLER STREET, SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ 07606) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE UNDER THE REAR SEAT GOT WET AND SHORTED OUT. AS A RESULT, FUEL WAS NOT BEING DELIVERED TO THE ENGINE. THE NIGHT BEFORE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COOLER IN THE REAR SEAT THAT TILTED AND SPILLED WATER AND ICE ONTO THE REAR SEAT. THE SEAT WAS IMMEDIATELY CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,441.

• 10/31/2018· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFire

  I LEASED A 2017 BMW X3 WITH 3370 MILES ON IT SO ALMOST BRAND NEW. I HAVE A 7.6 MILE COMMUTE FROM WORK TO HOME. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AROUND 230PM PST SOUTH ON THE 405 (HIGHWAY) IN LOS ANGELES. I PULL UP TO MY HOUSE AND PARK THE VEHICLE ON MY CITY STREET. I PARK TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND LOCK THE DOORS AND WALK INTO MY HOUSE. WITHIN 15 MINUTES, MY NEIGHBOR KNOCKS ON MY DOOR AND INFORMS ME THAT MY CAR IS ON FIRE. WHEN I LOOK OUTSIDE AT MY VEHICLE, IN BETWEEN THE HOOD OF MY CAR AND FRONT WINDSHIELD ARE SPITTING FLAMES OUT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. IT THEN PROCEEDED TO BURN FAST AND HOT AND THERE WERE 30 FOOT FLAMES THAT HAD RUINED OUR FENCE AS WELL AS SINGED OUR NEIGHBORS TREE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND FINALLY TOOK OUT THE FLAME BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUINED. THE TOW TRUCK SHOWED UP LATER BUT HE REFUSED TO TOW THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE SAW SMOKE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT BACK ON FIRE ON THE PASSENGER WINDOW SIDE. AIRBAGS HAD ALSO STARTED BLOWING UP WHEN THE SECOND FIRE CAUGHT. I HAD PUT MY HEAD INTO THE WINDOW WHEN THE FIRE WAS OUT TO RETRIEVE ANYTHING THAT I COULD BUT WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF PULLING MY HEAD OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE ANOTHER AIRBAG WENT OFF AND ALMOST TOOK OFF MY HEAD. THERE WAS A DUAL INVESTIGATION WITH BMW AND MY INSURANCE SAFECO. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. INITIAL REPORT SAID THE DEFECT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL LINE. IF THIS CAR WAS IN A GARAGE OR ANY CLOSER TO OUR HOUSE EVERYTHING WOULD HAVE GONE UP IN FLAMES. OUR STORY WAS ON THE NEWS AS WELL. THERE WAS NO KNOWN RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AS I HAVE CHECKED EVERYWHERE. HTTPS://ABC7.COM/LA-FAMILY-DEMANDS-ANSWERS-AFTER-PARKED-BMW-CATCHES-FIRE/4213154/ HTTPS://WWW.NBCLOSANGELES.COM/NEWS/LOCAL/BMW-SPONTANEOUSLY-COMBUSTS-PARKED-ON-LA-STREET-493018841.HTML HTTPS://KTLA.COM/2018/09/13/PARKED-BMW-MYSTERIOUSLY-CATCHES-FIRE-IN-WESTCHESTER/

• 10/30/2020· ENGINE

  WHEN I AM COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE REVS UP AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO STOP. I NEED TO APPLY THE BRAKES VERY HARD TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER CAR OR PERSON IN A CRESS WALK. EVEN WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES HARD, THE CAR WILL LURCH FORWARD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO TWO DIFFERENT BMW DEALERS MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY TEST DRIVE THE CAR, BUT BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS SPORADIC AND MAY ONLY OCCUR ONCE A MONTH, IT DOES NOT DO IT WHEN THEY TEST DRIVE THE CAR.

• 10/28/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she observed an odor emanating from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

• 10/28/2023· SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  While driving on the freeway my brakes failed. I had pushed the pedal all the way down and the vehicle was still moving. This caused a rear end collision. There were no warnings that appeared.

• 10/22/2019· STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash

  I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR ACCELERATED. I SIDESWIPED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND PROCEED TO CROSS A 4 LANE HIGHWAY. I TRIED TO STOP BUT KEPT GOING , JUMPED A CURB GOT ON A GRASSY AREA DID A 360 TO A ROAD JUMPED BACK ON THE GRASS AND CAME TO REST IN SOME BUSHES AND WIRE FENCE. DAMAGE TO DRIVERS SIDE FRONT END. IHAVE PICTURES IN MY PHONE, BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO ATTACH THEM TO THIS FORM?

• 10/17/2016· SEATS

  I CHECKED ONLINE FROM NHTSA THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL WHICH IS IN INCOMPLETE STATUS, WHILE I CALLED BMW THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NO SUCH RECORD FOR A RECALL FOR MY CAR.

• 10/09/2025· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  See attached document for complaint. It is coming to almost a year that this problem still exists. After multiple attempts to have this rectified still un settled. I tried to make a claim on your website but for some reason the site is not taking my VIN# XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, NJ Plate Tag XXXXXX

• 10/08/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.

• 09/25/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCECrash

  As I was pulling into my assigned parking spot in my building complex. Both me and my 6yr old daughter were in the vehicle. As I was pulling into my parking spot and went to brake and put my vehicle in park- my brakes locked, gave out and the vehicle continued to proceed forward. As it proceeded forwarded, I immediately kept trying to brake- but because the vehicle is all wheel drive it accelerated forward pushing through the concrete parking bumper guard located on the floor of the parking spot. Because of the acceleration, the vehicle crashed into the storage units connected to the building structure. I immediately tried reversing and forced the car into park without braking. Thankfully my daughter was still in her car seat. It was terrifying and we were in so much panic and scared. My neighbors came to our rescue- because I was distraught knowing that we had literally just come off of the highway and that could have happened at any point with my child in the car. My insurance is able to cover the damages - but, the auto repairs do not consist of checking the brakes/malfunction. I cannot see myself staying with this vehicle and putting the safety of myself and daughter in jeopardy. I am praying that BMW takes the necessary measures to assist in addressing this

• 09/13/2018· ENGINE

  THREE INCIDENTS OF UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF ENGINE, TWO WHILE PARKING ON CITY STREETS (APRIL 30 AND SEPT 12) AND ONE WHEN STOPPING AT RED LIGHT ON CITY STREET (AUG 1). CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND STARTED REVVING UNEXPECTEDLY AND IMMEDIATELY WENT TO OVER 7,000 RPM. I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND MAINTAINED BRAKE. REVVING STOPPED AND RETURNED TO NORMAL IDLING WHEN I LIFTED FOOT FROM BRAKE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO BMW SERVICE FOR ONE PARKING INCIDENT AND THE INCIDENT WHILE STOPPING AT RED LIGHT. BMW MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. FOR LATEST INCIDENT HAVE CONTACTED BMW NORTH AMERICA AND THEY WILL SEND AN ENGINEER FROM HEADQUARTERS TO CHECK VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, NO COLLISION OR ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE SOME DRIVERS WOULD HAVE A PROBLEM DEALING WITH SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED REVVING AND INDEED I AM CONCERNED ABOUT A REPETITION, ESPECIALLY IN CITY OR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC.

• 09/11/2017· AIR BAGSCrash

  NOTIFYING YOU OF A SAFETY MATTER THAT THE CONSTITUENT EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING HIS SON'S 2017 BMW X3 ON JUNE 29TH A APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM INVOLVING THE VEHICLES FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAILED. THE DRIVER AND 2 PASSENGERS RECEIVED BRUISES FROM THE IMPACT. THEY WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION. UPDATED 09/11/2017*JS

• 09/06/2017· AIR BAGS

  TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED NOTICE FROM CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT STATING THE TAKATA AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE IN MY BMW. HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AS OF YET. WOULD LIKE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.

• 08/31/2017· AIR BAGS

  TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL 1ST WEEK OF JULY, 2017. CONTACTED PERILLO BMW, 1035 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610, ON JULY 8, 2017. WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS NOT IN STOCK, AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER THE PART. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CALL BACK WITHIN A WEEK OR TWO TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. I HAVE HAD NO FURTHER INFORMATION FROM PERILLO BMW, NOW MORE THAN THREE WEEKS LATER. THEY HAVE NOT HONORED THE RECALL.

• 08/26/2020· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X3. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT AT THE STOP SIGN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE HIT THE BACK BUMPER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE AT 5 MPH. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE WITH ONLY THE LICENSE PLATE BEING TORN OFF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET BEEN CALLED. THE OTHER PERSON FILED A CLAIM WITH THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,420.

• 08/24/2019· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  LEFT TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AND HIGHWAY- WARNING MESSAGES OF MALFUNCTIONING OF TURN SIGNAL APPEARS ON PANEL. THIS ERROR OCCURRED TUESDAY AUGUST 20TH 2019, WILL BE TAKING CAR FOR REPAIR THIS WEEKEND.

• 08/23/2024· AIR BAGS

  Passenger seatbelt sensor warning failure

• 08/22/2024· FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated, but the message "Fuel Pump Fault" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump and fuel control module regulator wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

• 08/21/2017· STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  AUGUST 19, 2017 I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT A VERY LOW SPEED AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO PARK. THE CAR AGGRESSIVELY ACCELERATED EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR WENT THROUGH MY NEIGHBORS FENCES AND IT FINALLY STOPPED BETWEEN TWO GARAGES BEHIND MY PROPERTY ON THE NEXT STREET. I COULD NOT OPEN THE DOORS OR WINDOWS FOR A MINUTE OR TWO. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR AGAIN.

• 08/15/2019· SERVICE BRAKES

  TWICE ON RAINY DAYS, WHEN STOPPING ON A HILL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. LUCKILY THE LIGHT CHANGED AND I DID NOT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I BROUGHT IT IN WITH ONCE,BUT NOTHING WAS "WRONG". I AM GOING TO TRY AGAIN THIS WEEK. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR IN THE RAIN.

• 08/14/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I have an open recall on my vehicle that has not yet been repaired, and I’ve reached out to BMW multiple times and still haven’t received a letter from them regarding this Recall! If the vehicle can potentially catch fire then why would they think this isn’t a priority due to safety concerns!!!!

• 08/14/2023· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Experienced a sudden fuel system failure at speeds above 50 mph. The car's engine shutdown without notice and would not restart. Being told by my shop requires the replacement of the fuel pump control module. After researching on the internet seems a common problem that is often misdiagnosed (even by bmw).

• 08/10/2017· AIR BAGS

  RECEIVED NOTICE FROM CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT STATING THE TAKATA AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE IN MY BMW. HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AS OF YET. WOULD LIKE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.

• 07/26/2023· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Fuel pump control module stopped working causing the engine to stop. It would not restart. Also, the car would not shift out of park into neutral, thus it could not be moved. This happened on a highway in traffic and created a very dangerous situation. Apparently, this fuel pump control module has a history of failing in hot weather. In this particular case the vehicle had been operating in 100 degree weather for a few hours.

• 07/25/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

  My BMW is signaling “Secure vehicle against rolling” notification when put in reverse. The Mechanics are saying that BMWS e springs are defected. Very dangerous for me and my children.

• 07/21/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  NHTSA Recall Number24V608 It is been a year already and there is no remedy available for the recall yet. Scheduled multiple appointments with dealer and they don't have a remedy yet. I am concerned to drive the vehicle as i drive daily and can feel excessive heating in engine.

• 07/20/2017· POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEFire

  ENGINE SEIZED AT 65MPH HIGHWAY SPEEDS DURING COMMUTE TO WORK ON BUSY BOSTON HIGHWAY. NARROWLY AVOIDED SEVERAL COLLISIONS AS VEHICLE COASTED TO STOP. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM A BMW DEALER THREE WEEKS AGO AND HAS LESS THAN 2,000 MILES ON IT. DEALER ADVISES AN "OVERSIZED BEARING WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND SEIZE". ENGINE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION, TRANSFER CASE, ELECTRONICS AND COOLING SYSTEM DAMAGE ARE SUSPECTED BY THE DEALER TECH AND WILL REQUIRE MONITORING.

• 07/14/2025· ENGINE

  I am unable to drive my 2017 BMW x3 Vin Number 5uxwx9c37h0t22306 anymore I recently took my vehicle to a mechanical and they told me that my Engine Coolant Pump is no longer good. I checked for any recalls, and the recall is Engine Coolant Pump which the description explains everything that's happening to my vehicle. This issue has been ruled non fixable, and I will like a responsible solution to this problem.

• 07/11/2017· STEERING

  THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS AT CENTER. THE VEHICLE WILL DRIFT EITHER TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT, BUT IT WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT WITHOUT CONSTANT CORRECTIONS. IN SHORT, THE STEERING SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE A CENTER. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER'S CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THE ISSUE. THEY UNSUCCESSFULLY TRIED TO REPAIR IT WITH WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND EPS RECALIBRATION. THEN THEY SAID THAT THEY TEST DROVE A SIMILAR VEHICLE AND IT EXHIBITS THE SAME STEERING ISSUE AND THUS THEY CALLED IT "A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING". I HAVE CONTACTED BMW NA ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THE DEALER'S STATEMENT THAT THIS STEERING ISSUE IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC. BMW NA HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY TECHNICAL GUIDANCE OR OPINION AND THEY REDIRECT ME BACK TO THE DEALER. THEIR OVERALL VERDICT IS THAT IF MORE THAN ONE VEHICLES EXHIBIT THE ISSUE, THEN IT IS NORMAL, AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE IF X3 MODELS WITH ELECTRIC STEERING HAVE THIS STEERING ISSUE AND POSSIBLY ASK BMW TO RECALL BECAUSE IT IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE.

• 06/30/2019· SERVICE BRAKES

  DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MINUTES. TAKE EXIT, CRUISE TO OFF RAMP LIGHT, THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE CAR IN MOTION INITIALLY RESPONDS AND 3/4 OF THE WAY TO THE LIGHT (ALMOST AT INTERSECTION BRAKES FAIL, NO BRAKES AND THE CAR MAKES A CLICKING NOISE' SIMILAR TO WHEN A BATTERY IS ALMOST DEAD, BUT THE CAR IS ON, ELECTRICAL AND EVERYTHING SEEMS OK EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKES. THE RAMP IS AT AN INCLINE (UPHILL A LITTLE) SO THE CAR STOPS. THE CAR IS PARTIALLY IN THE INTERSECTION. THANKFULLY NO CAR IN FRONT OR CARS CROSSING THE INTERSECTION. THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND WE CONTINUE ANOTHER MILE TO OUR FINAL DESTINATION WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS.

• 06/28/2024· AIR BAGS

  Airbag malfunction. The warning on the car is PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

• 06/26/2025· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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.

• 06/23/2025· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the "Engine was Overheated" was displayed on the instrument panel with the RPM elevated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

• 06/21/2025· ENGINE

  VEHICLE IS OVERDUE FOR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS. IT’S BEEN NEARLY A YEAR engine coolant pump