2014 BMW X3 problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 2014 BMW X3 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 23.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 14.6%.
Complaints130
Crashes10
Fires3
Injuries3
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 23.1% · 30
Engine 14.6% · 19
Engine and engine cooling 14.6% · 19
Air bags 6.9% · 9
Service brakes 6.9% · 9
Unknown or other 6.9% · 9
Exterior lighting 5.4% · 7
Power train 4.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 3 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the BMW X3 in this data, 2014 sits 12th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 63 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
No oil change or engine light on dash. Passed state emissions test with no indicator lights on weeks ago. Engine timing chain malfunction. A warning light displayed once the engine stopped my vehicle. Also, pressed SOS button for 911 after vehicle stopped right off highway and stopped mid intersection, but learned it doesnât work after 5G towers upgraded. Electrical system
Animal chewed electrical wiring on three different occasions rendering the car not drivable. Had to be towed three times. My car was parked in my garage the first two times and the third time in my driveway. I have all insurance documentation. Electrical system · reported at 20,000 miles
My car has a water pump recall and BMW notified me on August 13. BMW said they will send a letter out to take my car in to service by October 4th 2024. I called BMW and they sent a letter out saying they still don't have a remedy for my car yet. It's been 5 months and still haven't fixed my car yet and when I call they still don't have an answer. I am highly upset. It shouldn't take this long. Unknown or other
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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