2017 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (30), Engine And Engine Cooling (22), Engine (17).
Key takeaways
- 92 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 33% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 | 24% |
| Engine | 17 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 8% |
| Structure | 6 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 4% |
| Diesel | 4 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-05-06
I have tried to set up an appointment with my local dealer for a recall notice several times, but they never have the part needed. One time they said they had the part and after dropping the car off my wife returned to find out they still did not have the part The date below is approximate
Air Bags - filed 2025-12-21
Seat mat sensor module which detects presence of passenger in the seat has malfunctioned sooner than expected.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-11-09
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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.