2023 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Engine (5), Electrical System (4), Structure (3).
Key takeaways
- 17 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 | 5 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 24% |
| Structure | 3 | 18% |
| Steering | 1 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2023 BMW X3
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| 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 2026-10-29
The manufacturer is failing to provide a remedy in a reasonable sound of time. There is still no remedy for this safety recall. It’s been almost iver 4 months.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufact...
Engine - filed 2026-09-24
I am submitting this complaint regarding a recurring coolant leak and cooling-system issue with my 2023 BMW X3. I began receiving repeated “low coolant” warnings on the vehicle's dashboard. The coolant was topped off, but the warning continued to return, indicating that this was not simply a low-fluid or routine maint...
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More for the 2023 BMW X3
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.