2018 BMW X3 problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 2018 BMW X3 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 19.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 15.5%.
Complaints103
Crashes7
Fires2
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 19.4% · 20
Engine 15.5% · 16
Unknown or other 11.7% · 12
Structure 7.8% · 8
Steering 6.8% · 7
Suspension 4.9% · 5
Air bags 4.9% · 5
Exterior lighting 4.9% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the BMW X3 in this data, 2018 draws comparatively few complaints; 2013 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 63 in the last three years against 12 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 15,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Digital image of speedometer and tachometer needles shifted to the left making it impossible to accurately read the speed of the vehicle. Consistent when vehicle stationary or in motion; needle position would change while in motion and changing speeds but majority of "needle" not visible. Did not reset after restarting the vehicle several times. Did reset after a few days. Electrical system · reported at 12,500 miles
The contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated that the speedometer displayed the incorrect speed. The dealer (gault auto sport BMW, 2311 north st, endicott, ny 13760, (607) 748-9875) informed the contact that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,900. Electrical system · reported at 5,900 miles
The trunk on the vehicle can be opened while on the freeway. If you bump the trunk open switch or key fob button the trunk will open even when the car is in motion leading to personal belongings being thrown all over the road. This is a massive issue that should have been caught and fixed immediately. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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