2023 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Engine (3), Electrical System (3), Structure (3).
Key takeaways
- 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% |
| Structure | 3 | 21% |
| Steering | 1 | 7% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-17
I am submitting this complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall on my vehicle. The recall has been outstanding for approximately three months. and I have been informed that there is still no remedy available. I understand that some recalls may require time for manufacture to develop and distriubute a repair, howev...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-16
On 8/11/2026 at 26,039 miles, BMW of Mt. Kisco (NY) replaced the engine starter under safety recall B121026 (RO #123380). On 8/29/2026, 331 miles later, the vehicle failed completely. It would not start, displayed an "engine starter faulty" message, and could not be shifted out of park into neutral. The vehicle was co...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-02
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X3. The contact stated that after purchasing the salvaged vehicle at an auction, the contact became aware while attempting to register the vehicle, that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Electrical System). A dealer was contacted for the recall repair; however, the de...
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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.