2026 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Steering (6), Visibility/Wiper (5), Back Over Prevention (4).
Key takeaways
- 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 27% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 23% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 9% |
| Structure | 2 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
| Engine | 1 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X3 SUV N/A AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-21
The rear cross traffic alert is not detecting vehicles, people or bicycles. I've had six close calls since purchasing the vehicle new last December. I took it to the Sarasota BMW dealer last week and was told it's functioning as it's supposed to. While it was being assessed, I met with a BMW Genius (tech support). ...
Steering,lane Departure - filed 2026-10-18
We were driving on a feeder about to enter a freeway when we were in the middle of the lane, the car jerked hard to the left pulling the vehicle over almost colliding with a large curb. We jerked the wheel back to correct it, but the pull was forceful and unexpected, and could have easily made us jump the curb into a m...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-18
On October 2, 2026, I was loading my dogs into the cargo area of my new 2026 BMW X3 x drive with the power liftgate fully open. The liftgate closed and struck me on the head. I was not touching any control. The gate was stationary before it descended, while I was lifting my 2nd dog into the vehicle. I went to urgent c...
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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.