2011 BMW X3 Problems & Recalls

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign ...

Mileage: 140,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that while his granddaughter was attempting to start the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the driver’s side hood, and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the PCV heater had overheat...

Mileage: 150,744

The fuse box in trunk caught fire There are tons of these incidences if you search the web Bmw has done nothing I willhope your “ safety “ agency will. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into neutral. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Eng...

Mileage: 8,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into neutral. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Eng...

Mileage: 8,000

I own a 2011 BMW X3 with an N55 engine and am experiencing VANOS-related issues consistent with TSB SIB 11 02 13 and Recall 23V-707. While my VIN isn’t currently listed, my vehicle falls within the affected model years, and I’m seeing identical DME fault codes (130E11, 120408) and drivability sy...

I own a 2011 BMW X3 with an N55 engine and am experiencing VANOS-related issues consistent with TSB SIB 11 02 13 and Recall 23V-707. While my VIN isn’t currently listed, my vehicle falls within the affected model years, and I’m seeing identical DME fault codes (130E11, 120408) and drivability sy...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that "Engine temperature" message was displayed on the instrument panel with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot(H). Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that steam on the radiator, and a coolant leak. The cont...

Mileage: 188,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that "Engine temperature" message was displayed on the instrument panel with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot(H). Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that steam on the radiator, and a coolant leak. The cont...

Mileage: 188,000

In July 2022, the VANOS bolts in my 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i failed, causing major internal engine damage. This is the exact defect later identified under BMW Recall 23V-707. The bolts sheared off while driving, disabling the vehicle. I paid $5,000 out of pocket for full repairs using OEM parts at Masn...

In July 2022, the VANOS bolts in my 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i failed, causing major internal engine damage. This is the exact defect later identified under BMW Recall 23V-707. The bolts sheared off while driving, disabling the vehicle. I paid $5,000 out of pocket for full repairs using OEM parts at Masn...

In July 2022, the VANOS bolts in my 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i failed, causing major internal engine damage. This is the exact defect later identified under BMW Recall 23V-707. The bolts sheared off while driving, disabling the vehicle. I paid $5,000 out of pocket for full repairs using OEM parts at Masn...

In 2021, my car broke down due to the VANOS gear brackets; the bolts had snapped off. The only way I found out what was wrong was by taking the car to multiple places and paying for diagnostic services, but nobody could identify the issue. Eventually, I brought it to BMW, where they were the only on...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact discovered that an unknown substance was leaking from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there ...

The car had all of the symptoms of the vanos bolt recall. It started in October of 2023. I received an email notice for the said recall. I called BMW for 9 months, as I was without a car. That's not a timely manner to fix anything. I finally called last month and saw a remedy was available. After ta...

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The car started lurching and then the power went off. When turned back on and put in gear, the gas pedal did nothing. Then a few minutes later, it would kick back on. I finally got a letter from BMW about a recall. The symptoms matched. However, for the last 10 months, they offered no help. I under...

The car started lurching and then the power went off. When turned back on and put in gear, the gas pedal did nothing. Then a few minutes later, it would kick back on. I finally got a letter from BMW about a recall. The symptoms matched. However, for the last 10 months, they offered no help. I under...

The car started lurching and then the power went off. When turned back on and put in gear, the gas pedal did nothing. Then a few minutes later, it would kick back on. I finally got a letter from BMW about a recall. The symptoms matched. However, for the last 10 months, they offered no help. I under...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated t...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am...

I purchased my vehicle less than three years ago for a large sum of money. It is a 2011 BMW X3 and shouldn’t have any engine problems especially at 130,000 miles. My engine is currently stalling and is a safety hazard to drive as it will stall while driving in high volume traffic. It has put me at...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair....

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact sta...

I have been stuck on the road twice due to the engine stalling and the car just does not accelerate. This last time I was stuck in between 2 lanes and could not get the car to start. I was in danger with my daughters. I was able to get the car towed to the dealer and they are saying it is not the re...

The contact owns a 2011 BMX X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to shake, with the "Drivetrain Malfunction," message displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 20 MPH. The check engine warning light ...

Mileage: 218,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact sta...

Mileage: 75,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair....

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ...

Mileage: 149,000

We received a notice of the VANOS assembly bolts recall in December from BMW. We have checked back (with the dealer and BMW of No America) for the last 2 months and have been told there is no word when the parts will be in. On your website you say: "If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to r...

At this time nothing has happened yet. However, the recall notification clearly indicates the possible dangerous situations that can result. And, it seems to me that the idea behind a recall is to remedy the problem and avoid the possibility of a harmful event happening on the road. I have spoken wi...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ...

Mileage: 139,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ...

Mileage: 139,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V7070000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair....

Electric Power Steering Failure. Available for inspection. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Confirmed by BMW Dealer. Increased steering effort light came on when EPS fails. A CONTROL MODULE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION, RESULTI...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the PCV. The local dealer was not contacted, but the vehicle was not d...

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the PCV. The local dealer was not contacted, but the vehicle was not d...

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated that the door lock pins failed to go up or down while using the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator had failed. Th...

Mileage: 57,486

Went to have hesitation when accelerating checked with my mechanic. This problem called for ignition coil and spark plugs to be replaced. During final test drive -- check engine light illuminated. Vehicle was scanned for stored fault codes. During this scan it was found faults for intake vanos no...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was an unknown sensor fault with the vehicle. The contact then took the vehicl...

Mileage: 149,000

The bolts backed out of my camshaft (VANOS) adjustment units. The related "warranty (not a recall)" information is found here: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10135011-9999.pdf. I purchased a 2011 X3 28i last May (2022) with ~110k miles, and there was no open recall information attached to...

I parked my vehicle in front of my house for the night after driving for only about 15-20 minutes. Maybe less. Roughly 3-4 hours later, I was alerted to my car being completely up in flames by the sounds of fire trucks / police sirens. Flames were 20-30 feet in the air coming from the engine compart...

I parked my vehicle in front of my house for the night after driving for only about 15-20 minutes. Maybe less. Roughly 3-4 hours later, I was alerted to my car being completely up in flames by the sounds of fire trucks / police sirens. Flames were 20-30 feet in the air coming from the engine compart...

I parked my vehicle in front of my house for the night after driving for only about 15-20 minutes. Maybe less. Roughly 3-4 hours later, I was alerted to my car being completely up in flames by the sounds of fire trucks / police sirens. Flames were 20-30 feet in the air coming from the engine compart...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the "Steering Response Affected!" and "Chassis Stabilization" messages displayed and the steering wheel seized. The contact used physical strength to steer the vehicle and veered to the side road. The contact stated upon turnin...

Mileage: 106,000

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V341000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not inc...

Mileage: 135,000

The passenger side weight sensor that indicates whether it is safe for the airbag to fire is failing, giving a repeat error. It has put individuals sitting in the passenger side in potential harm's way if we were to get in an accident. It is available for inspection upon request. The problem has be...

The passenger side weight sensor that indicates whether it is safe for the airbag to fire is failing, giving a repeat error. It has put individuals sitting in the passenger side in potential harm's way if we were to get in an accident. It is available for inspection upon request. The problem has be...

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over but was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired and wa...

Mileage: 146,590

Background •Per a letter sent out to the NHTSA on April 9, 2014 a recall was issued for several vehicles as the housing bolts for the vanos cams were deemed to be faulty and could loosen or shear off causing a stall. oNHTSA Campaign 14V176000 and all defect notices, recall acknowledgements, etc wh...

WHILE DRIVING ON A MOTORWAY AT MODERATE SPEEDS OF ABOUT 45 MPH, VEHICLE STARTED THROWING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL DEACTIVATION WARNINGS AND STARTED CUTTING OUT POWER TO THE WHEELS ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO IDLE SMOOTHLY. STRANDED ON THE MOTORWAY FOR A...

Mileage: 81,000

WHILE DRIVING ON A MOTORWAY AT MODERATE SPEEDS OF ABOUT 45 MPH, VEHICLE STARTED THROWING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL DEACTIVATION WARNINGS AND STARTED CUTTING OUT POWER TO THE WHEELS ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO IDLE SMOOTHLY. STRANDED ON THE MOTORWAY FOR A...

Mileage: 81,000

WHILE DRIVING ON A MOTORWAY AT MODERATE SPEEDS OF ABOUT 45 MPH, VEHICLE STARTED THROWING DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL DEACTIVATION WARNINGS AND STARTED CUTTING OUT POWER TO THE WHEELS ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO IDLE SMOOTHLY. STRANDED ON THE MOTORWAY FOR A...

Mileage: 81,000

FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DROPPED AND WILL NOT ROLL UP. WAS ON A CITY STREET IN MOTION WHEN OCCURRED.

Mileage: 130,000

I WAS SLOWLY DRIVING ON THE PARKING LOT AND SUDDENLY THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED AND I AM NOT ABLE TO TURN AT ALL. I TURNED OFF THE CAR (LUCKILY, NO CAR AROUND ME) AND RESTART IT THE ISSUE WENT AWAY. LATER TODAY (11/20/2020), I PULLED OUT FROM MY DRIVER WAY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. WHEN...

Mileage: 143,000

TAIL LIGHT SEEMS TO CONSTANTLY HAVE PROBLEM. I HAVE FIXED IT MULTIPLE TIMES AND AFTER FEW DAYS/WEEKS MY NEIGHBOR COMPLAINS AND I HAVE BEEN FLAGGED MULTIPLE TIMES ON ROAD ABOUT RUNNING TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING. ISSUE SEEMS TO ALWAYS BE THERE EVEN IF I CHANGE THE WHOLE PANEL OR THE LED PANEL. IT IS AN L...

I AM CONSTANTLY GETTING DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION ERROR MESSAGES. THE CAR'S PERFORMANCE IS REALLY BAD. NOT GETTING FULL POWER. CAR HAS STARTED SHAKING A LITTLE. ALSO EXHAUST SOUNDS LOUDER THAN IT SHOULD.

THE ERROR "CHASSIS STABILIZATION" POPPED UP WITH MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER. STEERING, ACCELERATION, AND BRAKING WERE EFFECTED. AFTER BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN AND WARNINGS APPEARED. THEY ALSO HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY DURING DRIVING, MOST OFTEN IN THE FIRS...

Mileage: 60,000

THE ERROR "CHASSIS STABILIZATION" POPPED UP WITH MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER. STEERING, ACCELERATION, AND BRAKING WERE EFFECTED. AFTER BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN AND WARNINGS APPEARED. THEY ALSO HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY DURING DRIVING, MOST OFTEN IN THE FIRS...

Mileage: 60,000

THE ERROR "CHASSIS STABILIZATION" POPPED UP WITH MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER. STEERING, ACCELERATION, AND BRAKING WERE EFFECTED. AFTER BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN AND WARNINGS APPEARED. THEY ALSO HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY DURING DRIVING, MOST OFTEN IN THE FIRS...

Mileage: 60,000

VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION IN WIRING HARNESS FROM LEAKING REAR WIPER FLUID LINE. THE WIPER FLUID LINE IS BUNDLED TOGETHER INSIDE THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS. WIPER FLUID LINE DEFECTIVE AT TIME OF VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. DESIGN ENGINEERING BLUNDER TO PACKAGE A FLUID LINE INSIDE...

Mileage: 24,779

VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION IN WIRING HARNESS FROM LEAKING REAR WIPER FLUID LINE. THE WIPER FLUID LINE IS BUNDLED TOGETHER INSIDE THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS. WIPER FLUID LINE DEFECTIVE AT TIME OF VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. DESIGN ENGINEERING BLUNDER TO PACKAGE A FLUID LINE INSIDE...

Mileage: 24,779

VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION IN WIRING HARNESS FROM LEAKING REAR WIPER FLUID LINE. THE WIPER FLUID LINE IS BUNDLED TOGETHER INSIDE THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS. WIPER FLUID LINE DEFECTIVE AT TIME OF VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. DESIGN ENGINEERING BLUNDER TO PACKAGE A FLUID LINE INSIDE...

Mileage: 24,779

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED WITH A MESSAGE "CHASSIS STABILIZATION MALFUNCTION....". ALMOST HAD A MAJOR ACCIDENT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT WILL COST $6000!! A 8-YR OLD BMW WITH STEERING FAILURE...

Mileage: 95,000

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING INADVERTENTLY POPS UP WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND/OR WHILE DRIVING REGARDLESS IF SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT.

Mileage: 93,000

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING INADVERTENTLY POPS UP WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND/OR WHILE DRIVING REGARDLESS IF SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT.

Mileage: 93,000

REAR TAILLIGHTS LEDS ARE USED WHEN LIGHT SWITCH IS SET TO PARK LIGHTS AND THE LED ARE VERY PRONE TO FAILURE (SEARCH YOUTUBE FOR X3 LED FAILURE, MANY CASES REPORTED THERE) THIS CAN LEAD YOU TO DRIVING WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS ON REAR OF THE CAR LIVING YOU PRONE TO A REAR END COLLISION... OF THE 4 LED BOAR...

THIS IS RELATED TO A 2011 BMW X3. THE SUNROOF JUST EXPLODED OUT OF NO WHERE. IT WAS A NICE SUNNY DAY AND WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 60-65MPH SINCE WE HAD 2 YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR, A 1 YEAR OLD AND A 3 YEAR OLD. ALL OF A SUDDEN WE HEARD A LO...

Mileage: 35,000

WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT HAVE FAILED AT 63,000 MILES. THAT IS AN EXTREMELY SHORT LIFE SPAN FOR THOSE ITEMS AND FROM GENERAL RESEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES.

Mileage: 63,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHEN SWITCHING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Mileage: 96,222

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHEN SWITCHING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Mileage: 96,222

THE MOTHERBOARD IN THE VEHICLES REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS GOES BAD WHICH WILL CAUSE THE LED LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THERE IS NO WAY TO REPLACE THE LED LIGHTS WITHOUT REPLACING THE WHOLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS IS AN ISSUE AND IT IS KNOWN BY BMW. SINCE OWNING MY VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LIG...

Mileage: 80,000

I CAME OUTSIDE ONE MORNING TO FIND THAT ALL MY WINDOWS WERE ROLLED DOWN, THE SUNROOF WAS ROLLED COMPLETELY BACK, AND THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED. IT HAD BEEN RAINING HEAVILY THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY SOAKED. THE IDRIVE SYSTEM, RADIO, AND SEATS WERE COMPLETELY UNRESPONSI...

Mileage: 140,000

I CAME OUTSIDE ONE MORNING TO FIND THAT ALL MY WINDOWS WERE ROLLED DOWN, THE SUNROOF WAS ROLLED COMPLETELY BACK, AND THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED. IT HAD BEEN RAINING HEAVILY THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY SOAKED. THE IDRIVE SYSTEM, RADIO, AND SEATS WERE COMPLETELY UNRESPONSI...

Mileage: 140,000

I CAME OUTSIDE ONE MORNING TO FIND THAT ALL MY WINDOWS WERE ROLLED DOWN, THE SUNROOF WAS ROLLED COMPLETELY BACK, AND THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED. IT HAD BEEN RAINING HEAVILY THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY SOAKED. THE IDRIVE SYSTEM, RADIO, AND SEATS WERE COMPLETELY UNRESPONSI...

Mileage: 140,000

EXPERIENCED DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING ALONG WITH SHAKING AND LIMP MODE NUMEROUS TIMES WHICH RESULTED IN 2 REPAIRS LAST YEAR IN THE THOUSANDS ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS DUE TO THE CAM SHAFT BOLTS RECALL AT THE ROOT OF THE INITIAL CAUSE OF THE FAILURES THAT RESULTED. BMW WAS HESITANT TO PAY INITIAL...

Mileage: 96,750

EXPERIENCED DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING ALONG WITH SHAKING AND LIMP MODE NUMEROUS TIMES WHICH RESULTED IN 2 REPAIRS LAST YEAR IN THE THOUSANDS ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS DUE TO THE CAM SHAFT BOLTS RECALL AT THE ROOT OF THE INITIAL CAUSE OF THE FAILURES THAT RESULTED. BMW WAS HESITANT TO PAY INITIAL...

Mileage: 96,750

EXPERIENCED DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING ALONG WITH SHAKING AND LIMP MODE NUMEROUS TIMES WHICH RESULTED IN 2 REPAIRS LAST YEAR IN THE THOUSANDS ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS DUE TO THE CAM SHAFT BOLTS RECALL AT THE ROOT OF THE INITIAL CAUSE OF THE FAILURES THAT RESULTED. BMW WAS HESITANT TO PAY INITIAL...

Mileage: 96,750

TAIL LIGHTS WILL FAIL WITH NO WARNING LIGHT OR MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN DASH BOARD. X3'S EQUIPPED WITH HID HEADLAMPS COME WITH FOUR LED TAIL LAMPS. IN EACH LAMP, THERE IS A CIRCUIT BOARD THAT WILL FAIL DUE TO POOR QUALITY CONTROL (THE RESISTORS AND/OR CAPACITORS WILL GET DETACHED FROM CIRCUIT BOARD) , T...

JUNCTION BOX FAILURE. I STARTED HAVING ALL TYPES OF RANDOM ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WIPERS COME ON AT RANDOM. DOOR LOCKS, BACK WINDOWS, AND TURN SIGNALS WON'T WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I READ THAT THIS ISSUE WAS HAPPENING IN OTHER MODELS, BUT DON'T SEE THAT THE BMW X3 ITSELF WASN'T CALLED OUT. HAD THE ISS...

Mileage: 80,000

ALL LED TAILLIGHTS ON THE BACK OF VEHICLE ARE NOT WORKING. THE CAR DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE LIGHTS WERE OUT LIKE IT DOES FOR OTHER LIGHT FAILURES. AS A RESULT, WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE TAILLIGHT FAILURE AT NIGHT BY A CAR SPEEDING UP BEHIND US ON THE FREEWAY. THE CAR PROCEEDED TO FLASH THEIR LIGHTS...

Mileage: 81,000

2011 BMW X3 XDRIVE28I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL NO. 17V-683 PCV VALVE HEATER AND INQUIRES IF REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE ISSUED. *AS *JS

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY WHERE I WAS UNABLE TO STEER. IT BECAME LOCKED. IT SAID I HAD A CHASSIS STABILIZATION MALFUNCTION. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO APPEARED. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE SYSTEM RESET AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. IT BECAME VERY FRE...

Mileage: 84,000

IT HAS FIRST CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OWN WITH A FAULT CODE, THEN DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STARTED AFFECTING INCLUDING LIGHTS, BRAKES , ACCELERATION, PICKUP, SPEED CONTROL WHILE DRIVING . I ALREADY REPAIRED TWICE OUT OF POCKET AS IT WAS A PICKUP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ISSUE WITH CODE P209...

Mileage: 95,000

IT HAS FIRST CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OWN WITH A FAULT CODE, THEN DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STARTED AFFECTING INCLUDING LIGHTS, BRAKES , ACCELERATION, PICKUP, SPEED CONTROL WHILE DRIVING . I ALREADY REPAIRED TWICE OUT OF POCKET AS IT WAS A PICKUP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ISSUE WITH CODE P209...

Mileage: 95,000

IT HAS FIRST CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OWN WITH A FAULT CODE, THEN DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STARTED AFFECTING INCLUDING LIGHTS, BRAKES , ACCELERATION, PICKUP, SPEED CONTROL WHILE DRIVING . I ALREADY REPAIRED TWICE OUT OF POCKET AS IT WAS A PICKUP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ISSUE WITH CODE P209...

Mileage: 95,000

BMW X3 XDRVIE35I POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION SHOWED UP VERY FREQUENTLY WHILE I DROVE ON HIGHWAY, SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AND I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM BECAME A SERIOUS ISSUE LATELY THAT I COULD NO LONGER DRIVE MY X3 ANYMORE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT A LOCAL BNW DEALERSHIP AND HOPE THEY WOULD ...

Mileage: 52,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A U TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BMW OF LAS VEGAS, 6900 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV) FOR DIAGNOST...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A U TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BMW OF LAS VEGAS, 6900 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV) FOR DIAGNOST...

Mileage: 100,000

WHILE DRIVING A MESSAGE POPPED UP ON THE DISPLAY STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A CHASSIS STABILIZATION PROBLEM AND THAT WE NEEDED TO DRIVE MODERATELY. ALSO ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS HAVE COME ON, CAUSING THE CONCERN FOR A SAFE VEHICLE NOW. ALSO PASSENGER RESTRAINT IN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED BMW OF CONCORD AT (925) 682-3577 (LOCATED AT 1967 MARKET ST, CONCORD, CA 9452...

Mileage: 59,246

THERE ARE 4 LED TAIL LIGHTS ON THIS MOTOR VEHICLE. 3 OF THE 4 HAVE QUIT WORKING. THE FIRST ONE BMW FIXED; THE SECOND ONE I FIXED OUT OF MY POCKET. THE THIRD ONE TO QUIT WORKING IS AWAITING REPAIR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ALL THE TAIL LIGHTS NEED TO BE WORKING, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. IF THE ...

Mileage: 120,000

POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION NOTE APPEARED. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ONE WEEK LATER. THEY REPLACED THE COILS. THE WARNING APPEARED AGAIN.

WATERPUMP SHUTDOWN. CAR SHUT DOWN ON HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 77,000

WATERPUMP SHUTDOWN. CAR SHUT DOWN ON HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 77,000

THE SUNROOF STOPPED CLOSING.I TRIED TO OPEN WINDOWS AND SUNROOF USING THE KEYFOB WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD IT CHECKED AND THEY SAID THE FZD ROOF MODULE HAS TO BE REPLACED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF THE TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DREYER & R...

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3 . VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED LAST YEAR. CONTACT WENT ONLINE AND SAW TWO RECALLS ON VEHICLE. CONTACT CALLED BMW AND BMW DEALERSHIP STATED THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL. CONTACT HAD A VACCUM OIL LEAK IN CAR DUE TO PCV VALVE LEAK. BMW DEALERSHIP STATED PCV VA...

Mileage: 60,000

SUA. I WAS IN A FRIGHTENING ACCIDENT ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY CAR ON THE ROOFTOP OF MY 4 STORY OFFICE BUILDING. I PULLED INTO A SPACE ON THE EDGE OF THE LOT AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, I WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK WHEN THE ENGINE LOUDLY AND SUDDENLY REVVED AND THE CAR S...

Mileage: 110,000

SUA. I WAS IN A FRIGHTENING ACCIDENT ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY CAR ON THE ROOFTOP OF MY 4 STORY OFFICE BUILDING. I PULLED INTO A SPACE ON THE EDGE OF THE LOT AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, I WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK WHEN THE ENGINE LOUDLY AND SUDDENLY REVVED AND THE CAR S...

Mileage: 110,000

SUA. I WAS IN A FRIGHTENING ACCIDENT ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY CAR ON THE ROOFTOP OF MY 4 STORY OFFICE BUILDING. I PULLED INTO A SPACE ON THE EDGE OF THE LOT AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, I WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK WHEN THE ENGINE LOUDLY AND SUDDENLY REVVED AND THE CAR S...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THE FOLLOWING WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED: "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION NOT RUNNING AT FULL CAPACITY, REDUCE AND DRIVE MODERATELY". THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WA...

Mileage: 72,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THE FOLLOWING WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED: "DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION NOT RUNNING AT FULL CAPACITY, REDUCE AND DRIVE MODERATELY". THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WA...

Mileage: 72,000

AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED ON, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED WITH AN WARNING MESSAGE OF "CHASSIS STABILITY/STEERING. CHASSIS STABILITY MALFUNCTION. TRACTION REDUCED. A CHANGE IN STEERING BEHAVIOR OR STEERING WHEEL ANGLE IS POSSIBLE. CONTINUED DRIVING IS POSSIBLE. DRIVE MODERATELY. HAVE TH...

Mileage: 50,049

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALE...

Mileage: 109,000

RECALL 16V311000,DRIVE SHIFT, MY CAR HAS DEVELOP THE SAME ISSUE THE OTHER MODELS OF THE SAME YEAR WHEN THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED,HOWEVER MY MODEL X3 IS NOT ON THIS RECALL.IF DRIVE SHIFTS BRAKES IN MY CAR DOES THIS MEAN IT COULDN'T CAUSE ME TO HAVE A ACCIDENT? THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.PLEASE ADVISE.

Mileage: 85,000

STEERING IS "STICKY" AND OFF CENTER FOR MY 2011 BMW X3 35I--ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED FROM ITS CURRENT STATIC POSITION, HIGHER THAN NORMAL RESISTANCE TO TURNING IS FELT. ONCE THE INITIAL RESISTANCE IS OVERCOME, THE RESISTANCE LESSENS, RESULT...

3 OUT OF THE 4 LED TAIL LIGHTS HAVE STOP WORKING. THE CAR DID NOT GAVE ME ANY NOTICE OF THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILING. WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, I WAS STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER AND GIVEN A WARNING. ON FURTHER RESEARCH, THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITHIN THE TAIL LIGHT SYSTEM THAT WILL CAUSE IT TO FAIL. ...

Mileage: 65,000

GLOVE BOX IS COMING OUT. I HARDLY USED THE GLOVE BOX BUT THE SIDE PORTION OF IT IS COMING OFF.

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND CHASSIS MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTART...

Mileage: 98,257

THERE APPEARS TO BE A CHRONIC DEFECT ON BMW X3S (2011-2017 F-25 CHASSIS) OF LET TAIL LIGHT FAILURES DUE TO DEFECTIVE LED CURRENT REGULATOR CIRCUIT BOARDS. OUR X3 HAS HAD 3 OF THE 4 LED TAIL LIGHTS FAIL BECAUSE OF EXACTLY THE SAME DEFECT. SOME OF THE LED CURRENT REGULATOR BOARDS WERE APPARENTLY POO...

Mileage: 47,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STEERING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT IN...

Mileage: 51,493

THE LED TWILIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN ON 2 SEPARATE BMW X3'S I HAVE OWNED FOR A TOTAL OF 4 TAILLIGHTS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND IS REPORTED OVER AND OVER AGAIN BY OTHER OWNERS. IT'S ALMOST CERTAIN THAT IF YOU OWN A BMW X3 F25 (2011-2017) THIS WILL HAPPEN. ...

Mileage: 45,000

THE LED TWILIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN ON 2 SEPARATE BMW X3'S I HAVE OWNED FOR A TOTAL OF 4 TAILLIGHTS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND IS REPORTED OVER AND OVER AGAIN BY OTHER OWNERS. IT'S ALMOST CERTAIN THAT IF YOU OWN A BMW X3 F25 (2011-2017) THIS WILL HAPPEN. ...

Mileage: 45,000

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS CALLED BACK BY THE AUTO PLACE AND WAS TOLD THAT, WHILE THEY WERE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT HAD A MAJOR ENGINE FALIURE, RESULTING IN THEM HAVING TO TOW THE CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKEN AND THERE WAS MASSIVE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE ENG...

Mileage: 65,000

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS CALLED BACK BY THE AUTO PLACE AND WAS TOLD THAT, WHILE THEY WERE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT HAD A MAJOR ENGINE FALIURE, RESULTING IN THEM HAVING TO TOW THE CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKEN AND THERE WAS MASSIVE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE ENG...

Mileage: 65,000

WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE CAR JERKS VIOLENTLY FORWARD WITH NO WARNING, WHILE MOVING SLOW IT DOES THE SAME, TO THE POINT WHERE IT NOW HURTS TO DRIVE IT. I GET AN ERROR THAT SAYS TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION, AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR SHIFTS TO A LOWER GEAR, I HAVE TO STOP, THEN TURN THE CAR OFF, WHEN ...

Mileage: 51,000

WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE CAR JERKS VIOLENTLY FORWARD WITH NO WARNING, WHILE MOVING SLOW IT DOES THE SAME, TO THE POINT WHERE IT NOW HURTS TO DRIVE IT. I GET AN ERROR THAT SAYS TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION, AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR SHIFTS TO A LOWER GEAR, I HAVE TO STOP, THEN TURN THE CAR OFF, WHEN ...

Mileage: 51,000

WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE CAR JERKS VIOLENTLY FORWARD WITH NO WARNING, WHILE MOVING SLOW IT DOES THE SAME, TO THE POINT WHERE IT NOW HURTS TO DRIVE IT. I GET AN ERROR THAT SAYS TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION, AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR SHIFTS TO A LOWER GEAR, I HAVE TO STOP, THEN TURN THE CAR OFF, WHEN ...

Mileage: 51,000

WHILE DRIVING ON A TX STATE HIGHWAY ON 13AUG2016 THE BMW X3 35I SUDDENLY STARTED SHIFTING ROUGH AND WOULD DROP IN AND OUT OF OD WITHOUT PROMPTING. ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY WE GOT A MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY, DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE MODERATELY.

Mileage: 77,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS ON THE HAND AND A GASH ON THE NECK, WHICH NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMX X3. WHILE PARKED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, A MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THAT THE MAXIMUM DRIVE TRAIN OUTPUT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Mileage: 52,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMX X3. WHILE PARKED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, A MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THAT THE MAXIMUM DRIVE TRAIN OUTPUT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Mileage: 52,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY DECELERATED TO 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO SLAMMING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER T...

Mileage: 49,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY DECELERATED TO 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO SLAMMING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER T...

Mileage: 49,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY DECELERATED TO 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO SLAMMING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER T...

Mileage: 49,000

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE ROAD, EXITING A TUNNEL, THE X-3 SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR INDICATORS, LOST THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE DASH BOARD LITE UP WITH A MYRIAD OF WARNINGS THAT MADE NO SENSE. THEN, JUST AS SUDDENLY THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD WENT DARK....

Mileage: 88,863

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE ROAD, EXITING A TUNNEL, THE X-3 SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR INDICATORS, LOST THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE DASH BOARD LITE UP WITH A MYRIAD OF WARNINGS THAT MADE NO SENSE. THEN, JUST AS SUDDENLY THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD WENT DARK....

Mileage: 88,863

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE ROAD, EXITING A TUNNEL, THE X-3 SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR INDICATORS, LOST THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE DASH BOARD LITE UP WITH A MYRIAD OF WARNINGS THAT MADE NO SENSE. THEN, JUST AS SUDDENLY THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD WENT DARK....

Mileage: 88,863

THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT BMW X3 CARS HAVE. WE HAVE THE SPORTS EDITION AND DESPITE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE SENSOR IN THE MAT CONTINUE TO INDICATE THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF WE HAVE AN ACCIDENT DESPITE HOW SEVERE THAT ACCIDENT ...

Mileage: 50,000

THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT BMW X3 CARS HAVE. WE HAVE THE SPORTS EDITION AND DESPITE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE SENSOR IN THE MAT CONTINUE TO INDICATE THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF WE HAVE AN ACCIDENT DESPITE HOW SEVERE THAT ACCIDENT ...

Mileage: 50,000

2011 BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ASSEMBLY BOLTS RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL# 14V176000. *JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED O...

Mileage: 26,000

A QUICK ACCELERATION FROM ZERO, AT ABOUT 25 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A SPRING BEING UNWOUND. NO LIGHTS CAME ON, HOWEVER I CALLED SERVICE CENTER AT DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT. I WAS TOLD IF NO WARNING LIGHTS ON, THEN EVERYTHING MUST BE OK. A FEW MINUTES LATE...

Mileage: 26,907

KEY FOB QUIT WORKING THREE DAYS AFTER THEY PUT NEW BATTERIES IN IT BECAUSE I STATED IT DIDN'T SEEM TO BE WORKING CORRECTLY. BY QUIT WORKING I MEAN: KEYLESS ENTRY WOULD NOT WORK; REMOTE WOULD NOT UNLOCK OR LOCK DOORS OR TAILGATE. I HAD TO TAKE THE METAL KEY TO UNLOCK DOOR. ONCE INSIDE I HAD TO PUT ...

Mileage: 27,300

MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING CONTROL AND A YELLOW WARNING SYMBOL APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME WHILE I MANEUVERED A CORNER. I WAS COMING OUT OF THE TURN AND ACCELERATING WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, AND THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ALMOST CAUS...

MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING CONTROL AND A YELLOW WARNING SYMBOL APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME WHILE I MANEUVERED A CORNER. I WAS COMING OUT OF THE TURN AND ACCELERATING WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, AND THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ALMOST CAUS...

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, IE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK, THE HEADLIGHTS OPERATE SPORADICALLY, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE, THE A/C DOESN'T WORK, THE HORN HONKS PERIODICALLY, THE TAILGATE WON'T OPEN TO FACILITATE REPLACEMENT OF FUSES. ...

Mileage: 19,000

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, IE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK, THE HEADLIGHTS OPERATE SPORADICALLY, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE, THE A/C DOESN'T WORK, THE HORN HONKS PERIODICALLY, THE TAILGATE WON'T OPEN TO FACILITATE REPLACEMENT OF FUSES...

Mileage: 19,000

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, IE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK, THE HEADLIGHTS OPERATE SPORADICALLY, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE, THE A/C DOESN'T WORK, THE HORN HONKS PERIODICALLY, THE TAILGATE WON'T OPEN TO FACILITATE REPLACEMENT OF FUSES...

Mileage: 19,000

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, IE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK, THE HEADLIGHTS OPERATE SPORADICALLY, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE, THE A/C DOESN'T WORK, THE HORN HONKS PERIODICALLY, THE TAILGATE WON'T OPEN TO FACILITATE REPLACEMENT OF FUSES...

Mileage: 19,000

SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 11V-341: ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) ASSIST THE ABOVE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEB 25, 2011 AND JUNE 8, 2011. MY X3 WAS MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 4, 2011. YET I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND HAVE HAD THE POWER ASSIST FAIL 3 TIMES. *TR

SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 11V-341: ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) ASSIST THE ABOVE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEB 25, 2011 AND JUNE 8, 2011. MY X3 WAS MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 4, 2011. YET I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND HAVE HAD THE POWER ASSIST FAIL 3 TIMES. *TR

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA REPORT 11V-341. IT CONCERNS A MALFUNCTION OF A CONTROL MODULE IN THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) UNIT IN 2011 BMW X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 8, 2011. ONE OF THESE 51 VEHICLES IS OURS. MY CONCERN IS THAT BMW DID...

Mileage: 4,000

POWER STEERING FAILED. VEHICLE REPORTED THAT STEERING MAY BE IMPACTED. A CURRENT CAMPAIGN EXISTS THOUGH THIS VIN WAS NOT REPORTED UNDER EXISTING CAMPAIGN # 11V341000. *TR

Mileage: 1,035

I PULLED MY CAR INTO MY FLAT GARAGE, PLACED IT IN PARK, TURNED IT OFF AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. 1 HOUR LATER IT HAD ROLLED OUT INTO THE YARD. IT WAS OFF AND IN PARK. IT WAS TOWED AND EVALUATED BY A BMW "EXPERT" WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THEY SAID THE CAR COULD NOT HAVE BEEN LEFT I...

Mileage: 8,000

I PULLED MY CAR INTO MY FLAT GARAGE, PLACED IT IN PARK, TURNED IT OFF AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. 1 HOUR LATER IT HAD ROLLED OUT INTO THE YARD. IT WAS OFF AND IN PARK. IT WAS TOWED AND EVALUATED BY A BMW "EXPERT" WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THEY SAID THE CAR COULD NOT HAVE BEEN LEFT I...

Mileage: 8,000

CAR REPORTS STEERING MALFUNCTION AND ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ASSIST IS NOT PROVIDED. APPEARS SIMILAR TO ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING SYSTEM COVERED BY RECALL 11V341000, HOWEVER BMWNA CONFIRMS THIS VEHICLE IS NOT IMPACTED BY RECALL 11V341000. *TR

Mileage: 500

CAR REPORTS STEERING MALFUNCTION AND ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ASSIST IS NOT PROVIDED. APPEARS SIMILAR TO ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING SYSTEM COVERED BY RECALL 11V341000, HOWEVER BMWNA CONFIRMS THIS VEHICLE IS NOT IMPACTED BY RECALL 11V341000. *TR

Mileage: 500

WE LEASED THE ABOVE BMW X3DRIVE 35I (SHIPPED ON 3.30.2011) FROM HUSKER AUTO GROUP, BMW OF LINCOLN, NE ON MARCH 30, 2011 FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD. IN MID APRIL I NOTICED A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE CAR HAD 567 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND WAS TAKEN BACK T...

Mileage: 500

WE LEASED THE ABOVE BMW X3DRIVE 35I (SHIPPED ON 3.30.2011) FROM HUSKER AUTO GROUP, BMW OF LINCOLN, NE ON MARCH 30, 2011 FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD. IN MID APRIL I NOTICED A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE CAR HAD 567 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND WAS TAKEN BACK T...

Mileage: 500

CAR VEERING TO THE RIGHT, INCREASED ON SUDDEN STOPS; HAPPENS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE PROMINENT AND DANGEROUS CONDITION IS LAG IN ACCELERATION. SENT THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL TO DEALER& BMW ALONG WITH 3 SERVICE REPORTS FROM DEALER ATTEMPTS TO ADDRESS: "THIS X3 3.5I WITH ALL IT IS ELECTRONIC ENGINE/DRIVE...

Mileage: 193

CAR VEERING TO THE RIGHT, INCREASED ON SUDDEN STOPS; HAPPENS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE PROMINENT AND DANGEROUS CONDITION IS LAG IN ACCELERATION. SENT THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL TO DEALER& BMW ALONG WITH 3 SERVICE REPORTS FROM DEALER ATTEMPTS TO ADDRESS: "THIS X3 3.5I WITH ALL IT IS ELECTRONIC ENGINE/DRIVE...

Mileage: 193

2011 BMW X3. CONSUMER STATES MULTIPLE DRIVE TRAIN FAILURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A RURAL TWO LANE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLES COMPUTER SYSTEM FLASHED A WARNING SIGNAL WITH A HALF ENGINE ICON STATING: DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVE...

2011 BMW X3. CONSUMER STATES MULTIPLE DRIVE TRAIN FAILURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A RURAL TWO LANE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLES COMPUTER SYSTEM FLASHED A WARNING SIGNAL WITH A HALF ENGINE ICON STATING: DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY VEER TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE NOT MAD...

Mileage: 680

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY VEER TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE NOT MAD...

Mileage: 680

THE VEHICLE IS HESITATING WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, CAUSING A LAG IN ACCELERATION, PARTICULARLY ON HILLS OR WHEN STARTING OUT FROM A STOP.

Mileage: 100