2009 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (34), Electrical System (16), Engine (8).
Key takeaways
- 88 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 18% |
| Engine | 8 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 8% |
| Seats | 7 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 7% |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 BMW X3 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-08-07
I had started my car drove out of my parking lot as I approached the highway the first intersection everything went dead no lights, snow warning lights just completely shut down and rumble as if the engine was gonna fall out a police man passed me. I was stuck in the middle of the highway. Help me push my vehicle off t...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2024-11-19
The battery safety terminal deployed while I was driving down the mountain, causing unsafe conditions for myself and drivers around me. Car turned completely off and unable to turn it back on. Lost power steering and braking capabilities. No accidents or airbags were deployed to cause the battery safety teminal to dep...
Suspension,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2024-05-28
My vehicle malfunctioned last week because of the fault harness. Vehicle had a slight fire and now is not drivable. BMW does not want to comply.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.