2019 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (47), Unknown Or Other (43), Engine (34).
Key takeaways
- 170 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 | 25% |
| Engine | 34 | 20% |
| Structure | 31 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 4% |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-21
Oil pump failure after 48,000 miles
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-17
On Sept 16th, 2026 my wife was operating the vehicle under normal, routine driving conditions. While she was completely stopped at a stop sign the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. Description of the Issue and Damage: 1. There was no collision, impact, or external trauma prior to the fire. 2. There were no check engin...
Unknown Or Other,engine,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-14
UNKNOWN cause. while driving approximately 45–55 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected braking event and engine shut down. •The vehicle automatically came to an abrupt, complete stop. •The engine shut off and then immediately restarted automatically. •A “Service Rear Pads” warning appeared after the vehi...
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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.