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Active Recalls (6)

24V608000 Aug 13, 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i...

24V527000 Jul 11, 2024 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2...

23V797000 Nov 24, 2023 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during depl...

16V333000 May 23, 2016 CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d veh...

14V627000 Oct 7, 2014 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, ...

13V454000 Sep 26, 2013 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i ...

Complaints

Showing 20 of 248
Dec 22, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 171,150 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The de...

Dec 22, 2025 Electrical System 171,150 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The de...

Dec 22, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 171,150 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The de...

Dec 22, 2025 Electrical System 171,150 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The de...

Aug 20, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent m...

Aug 20, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent m...

Aug 20, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent m...

Aug 20, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent m...

Jul 7, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,286 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the braking system malfunctioned and erroneously activated, causing the brakes to grab. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the brake caliper and brake lines were flushed; however, the failure persisted. The manuf...

Jul 7, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,286 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the braking system malfunctioned and erroneously activated, causing the brakes to grab. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the brake caliper and brake lines were flushed; however, the failure persisted. The manuf...

Jun 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Jun 6, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Jun 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Jun 6, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Jun 4, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Jun 4, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Jun 4, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Jun 4, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

May 29, 2025 Engine 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was an abnormal winding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake was inoperable. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the...

May 29, 2025 Engine 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was an abnormal winding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake was inoperable. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the...

Apr 26, 2025 Engine

There was a recall back in October 2024 and there still is no remedy as of yet and it can cause a fire risk.

Apr 26, 2025 Electrical System

There was a recall back in October 2024 and there still is no remedy as of yet and it can cause a fire risk.

Apr 26, 2025 Unknown Or Other

There was a recall back in October 2024 and there still is no remedy as of yet and it can cause a fire risk.

Apr 26, 2025 Engine

There was a recall back in October 2024 and there still is no remedy as of yet and it can cause a fire risk.

Apr 26, 2025 Electrical System

There was a recall back in October 2024 and there still is no remedy as of yet and it can cause a fire risk.

Apr 26, 2025 Unknown Or Other

There was a recall back in October 2024 and there still is no remedy as of yet and it can cause a fire risk.

Apr 24, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Apr 24, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Apr 24, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Apr 24, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Apr 16, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 158,897 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign ...

Apr 16, 2025 Electrical System 158,897 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign ...

Apr 16, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 158,897 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign ...

Apr 16, 2025 Electrical System 158,897 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign ...

Apr 1, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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...

Apr 1, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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...

Apr 1, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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...

Apr 1, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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...

Mar 26, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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 exce...

Mar 26, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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 exce...

Mar 26, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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 exce...

Mar 26, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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 exce...

Mar 17, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Mar 17, 2025 Electrical System 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Mar 17, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Mar 17, 2025 Electrical System 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Mar 12, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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...

Mar 12, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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...

Mar 12, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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...

Mar 12, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); 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...

Mar 6, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: ...

Mar 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: ...

Mar 6, 2025 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: ...

Mar 6, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: ...

Feb 28, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. T...

Feb 28, 2025 Electrical System 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. T...

Feb 28, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. T...

Feb 28, 2025 Electrical System 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. T...

Feb 27, 2025 Engine

This recall was announced last August. Now, more than 6 months later, BMW still has NOT announced a remedy for this recall. Because this recall involves the potential for an engine fire, it is not wise to continue without a recall remedy. What's taking BMW so long? NTSB recall number: 24V608 [XXX]...

Feb 27, 2025 Engine

This recall was announced last August. Now, more than 6 months later, BMW still has NOT announced a remedy for this recall. Because this recall involves the potential for an engine fire, it is not wise to continue without a recall remedy. What's taking BMW so long? NTSB recall number: 24V608 [XXX]...

Feb 10, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the contact discovered that there was an unknown fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, ...

Feb 10, 2025 Electrical System 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the contact discovered that there was an unknown fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, ...

Feb 10, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the contact discovered that there was an unknown fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, ...

Feb 10, 2025 Electrical System 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the contact discovered that there was an unknown fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, ...

Feb 3, 2025 Electrical System

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Feb 3, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Feb 3, 2025 Electrical System

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Feb 3, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Dec 30, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Dec 30, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Dec 30, 2024 Exterior Lighting

The high beams on the car malfunctioned. The sheathing material on the wires is supposedly “Soy based” and breaks down with heat and time. When the wire insulation breaks down beyond a certain point, it will crumble off of the wires, leading to exposed wires, which may touch each other, and caus...

Dec 30, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Dec 30, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r...

Dec 30, 2024 Exterior Lighting

The high beams on the car malfunctioned. The sheathing material on the wires is supposedly “Soy based” and breaks down with heat and time. When the wire insulation breaks down beyond a certain point, it will crumble off of the wires, leading to exposed wires, which may touch each other, and caus...

Dec 4, 2024 Air Bags

In May 2022, BMW of Bellevue performed recall service on my BMW X3 with a car wash. Within miles of leaving the dealership, the car displayed a warning "Passenger restraint system: malfunction. Continue wearing safety belt. Consult nearest service center." My understanding is that the airbag will no...

Dec 4, 2024 Air Bags

In May 2022, BMW of Bellevue performed recall service on my BMW X3 with a car wash. Within miles of leaving the dealership, the car displayed a warning "Passenger restraint system: malfunction. Continue wearing safety belt. Consult nearest service center." My understanding is that the airbag will no...

Dec 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

My car has a water pump recall and BMW notified me on August 13. BMW said they will send a letter out to take my car in to service by October 4th 2024. I called BMW and they sent a letter out saying they still don't have a remedy for my car yet. It's been 5 months and still haven't fixed my car yet ...

Dec 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

My car has a water pump recall and BMW notified me on August 13. BMW said they will send a letter out to take my car in to service by October 4th 2024. I called BMW and they sent a letter out saying they still don't have a remedy for my car yet. It's been 5 months and still haven't fixed my car yet ...

Nov 26, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact received ...

Nov 26, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact received ...

Nov 26, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact received ...

Nov 26, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact received ...

Nov 1, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,500 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a faint burning odor. The contact stated that the odor was noticed directly after the vehicle had been driven and then parked in the parking garage. In addition, the contact stated that the odor ...

Nov 1, 2024 Electrical System 44,500 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a faint burning odor. The contact stated that the odor was noticed directly after the vehicle had been driven and then parked in the parking garage. In addition, the contact stated that the odor ...

Nov 1, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,500 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a faint burning odor. The contact stated that the odor was noticed directly after the vehicle had been driven and then parked in the parking garage. In addition, the contact stated that the odor ...

Nov 1, 2024 Electrical System 44,500 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a faint burning odor. The contact stated that the odor was noticed directly after the vehicle had been driven and then parked in the parking garage. In addition, the contact stated that the odor ...

Oct 31, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact's wife owns a 2014 BMW X3. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...

Oct 31, 2024 Electrical System

The contact's wife owns a 2014 BMW X3. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...

Oct 31, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact's wife owns a 2014 BMW X3. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...

Oct 31, 2024 Electrical System

The contact's wife owns a 2014 BMW X3. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...

Oct 15, 2024 Power Train

I have a 2014 X3 xDrive28i with 114, 000 miles. On August 4th 2024 while I was going 15 miles per hour on a residential road, when my iDrive instrument notification panel displayed "drivetrain malfunction! pullover shut off engine". I immediately came to a stop and turned off the engine, I was unabl...

Oct 15, 2024 Engine

I have a 2014 X3 xDrive28i with 114, 000 miles. On August 4th 2024 while I was going 15 miles per hour on a residential road, when my iDrive instrument notification panel displayed "drivetrain malfunction! pullover shut off engine". I immediately came to a stop and turned off the engine, I was unabl...

Oct 15, 2024 Power Train

I have a 2014 X3 xDrive28i with 114, 000 miles. On August 4th 2024 while I was going 15 miles per hour on a residential road, when my iDrive instrument notification panel displayed "drivetrain malfunction! pullover shut off engine". I immediately came to a stop and turned off the engine, I was unabl...

Oct 15, 2024 Engine

I have a 2014 X3 xDrive28i with 114, 000 miles. On August 4th 2024 while I was going 15 miles per hour on a residential road, when my iDrive instrument notification panel displayed "drivetrain malfunction! pullover shut off engine". I immediately came to a stop and turned off the engine, I was unabl...

Sep 16, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving at highway speed, my vehicle began to drag and slow down, I had to apply more on the gas pedal to keep it going. It scared me very much. I took it to my shop where they diagnosed a bad ABS pump, they also told me they had done several of these pumps on the same vehicles. I hope this he...

Sep 16, 2024 Service Brakes

While driving at highway speed, my vehicle began to drag and slow down, I had to apply more on the gas pedal to keep it going. It scared me very much. I took it to my shop where they diagnosed a bad ABS pump, they also told me they had done several of these pumps on the same vehicles. I hope this he...

Aug 20, 2024 Air Bags 42,482 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mil...

Aug 20, 2024 Air Bags 42,482 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mil...

Jun 10, 2024 Power Train 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission unintendedly shifted into neutral(N), and the engine seized. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The veh...

Jun 10, 2024 Power Train 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission unintendedly shifted into neutral(N), and the engine seized. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The veh...

May 10, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the hatchback's rear latch had inadvertently opened, and the personal content had fallen out. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was test-driven with the service manager and the failure was repl...

May 10, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the hatchback's rear latch had inadvertently opened, and the personal content had fallen out. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was test-driven with the service manager and the failure was repl...

Mar 31, 2024 Electrical System

Several warning lights flashed on and off while driving. My display/computer turned off and rebooted while driving. A day or two later the electric rear hatch stopped working. I opened the cover in the back where the spare is, and found several inches of water (4-5) in the well. I called the dealer ...

Mar 31, 2024 Structure

Several warning lights flashed on and off while driving. My display/computer turned off and rebooted while driving. A day or two later the electric rear hatch stopped working. I opened the cover in the back where the spare is, and found several inches of water (4-5) in the well. I called the dealer ...

Mar 31, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Several warning lights flashed on and off while driving. My display/computer turned off and rebooted while driving. A day or two later the electric rear hatch stopped working. I opened the cover in the back where the spare is, and found several inches of water (4-5) in the well. I called the dealer ...

Mar 31, 2024 Electrical System

Several warning lights flashed on and off while driving. My display/computer turned off and rebooted while driving. A day or two later the electric rear hatch stopped working. I opened the cover in the back where the spare is, and found several inches of water (4-5) in the well. I called the dealer ...

Mar 31, 2024 Structure

Several warning lights flashed on and off while driving. My display/computer turned off and rebooted while driving. A day or two later the electric rear hatch stopped working. I opened the cover in the back where the spare is, and found several inches of water (4-5) in the well. I called the dealer ...

Mar 31, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Several warning lights flashed on and off while driving. My display/computer turned off and rebooted while driving. A day or two later the electric rear hatch stopped working. I opened the cover in the back where the spare is, and found several inches of water (4-5) in the well. I called the dealer ...

Jan 31, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in speed on its own. Employees/repairmen test drove the vehicle, scanned the codes and the concern was no...

Jan 31, 2024 Service Brakes Crash

On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in speed on its own. Employees/repairmen test drove the vehicle, scanned the codes and the concern was no...

Jan 31, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System Crash

On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in speed on its own. Employees/repairmen test drove the vehicle, scanned the codes and the concern was no...

Jan 31, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in speed on its own. Employees/repairmen test drove the vehicle, scanned the codes and the concern was no...

Jan 31, 2024 Service Brakes Crash

On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in speed on its own. Employees/repairmen test drove the vehicle, scanned the codes and the concern was no...

Jan 31, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System Crash

On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in speed on its own. Employees/repairmen test drove the vehicle, scanned the codes and the concern was no...

Oct 31, 2023 Air Bags Crash

After a collision, the driver side airbag exploded and a large piece of metal was projected from the airbag and into the driver's lung. The surgeon removed a gold colored disc from the drivers lung. (See Photo) Further, the driver had a large laceration to their chest and shoulder that appears to...

Oct 31, 2023 Air Bags Crash

After a collision, the driver side airbag exploded and a large piece of metal was projected from the airbag and into the driver's lung. The surgeon removed a gold colored disc from the drivers lung. (See Photo) Further, the driver had a large laceration to their chest and shoulder that appears to...

Jun 29, 2023 Engine

I was driving the car on the highway when the engine suddenly stopped. After towing it to the auto mechanic, he informed me that the timing chain was damaged, so the oil pressure went down and the engine was gone. The car never displayed any warning messages. I was driving my father and my sister to...

Jun 29, 2023 Engine

I was driving the car on the highway when the engine suddenly stopped. After towing it to the auto mechanic, he informed me that the timing chain was damaged, so the oil pressure went down and the engine was gone. The car never displayed any warning messages. I was driving my father and my sister to...

Apr 2, 2023 Engine

I started my car on 3/17/23 and immediately noticed two things: a 'drivetrain malfunction' error message in my console, and the engine was almost sputtering like it was about to die. When I put the car into Drive, I then noticed that it had great difficulty to accelerate and change gears automatical...

Apr 2, 2023 Engine

I started my car on 3/17/23 and immediately noticed two things: a 'drivetrain malfunction' error message in my console, and the engine was almost sputtering like it was about to die. When I put the car into Drive, I then noticed that it had great difficulty to accelerate and change gears automatical...

Mar 17, 2023 Air Bags Crash 74,526 mi

The contact owned a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left, and she crashed into a cement light pole. The Chassis Stabilization warning light was illuminated intermittently. The drive...

Mar 17, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,526 mi

The contact owned a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left, and she crashed into a cement light pole. The Chassis Stabilization warning light was illuminated intermittently. The drive...

Mar 17, 2023 Air Bags Crash 74,526 mi

The contact owned a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left, and she crashed into a cement light pole. The Chassis Stabilization warning light was illuminated intermittently. The drive...

Mar 17, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,526 mi

The contact owned a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left, and she crashed into a cement light pole. The Chassis Stabilization warning light was illuminated intermittently. The drive...

Feb 10, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal burning odor was detected while the heater was activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campai...

Feb 10, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal burning odor was detected while the heater was activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campai...

Nov 17, 2022 Electrical System

The LED chips that control the running lamps in the rear and prone to fail based on my personal experience and reading forums; I've replaced 3 so far. However, BMW has yet to acknowledge the issue and will only sell you an entire brake lamp for $400+. You can find the chip that needs replacing on Am...

Nov 17, 2022 Electrical System

The LED chips that control the running lamps in the rear and prone to fail based on my personal experience and reading forums; I've replaced 3 so far. However, BMW has yet to acknowledge the issue and will only sell you an entire brake lamp for $400+. You can find the chip that needs replacing on Am...

Oct 20, 2022 Engine 47,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BWM X3. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the engine was running rough. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and noticed that the timing chain was stretched. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The...

Oct 20, 2022 Engine 47,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BWM X3. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the engine was running rough. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and noticed that the timing chain was stretched. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The...

Sep 14, 2022 Electrical System

No oil change or engine light on dash. Passed state emissions test with no indicator lights on weeks ago. Engine timing chain malfunction. A warning light displayed once the engine stopped my vehicle. Also, pressed SOS button for 911 after vehicle stopped right off highway and stopped mid intersecti...

Sep 14, 2022 Unknown Or Other

No oil change or engine light on dash. Passed state emissions test with no indicator lights on weeks ago. Engine timing chain malfunction. A warning light displayed once the engine stopped my vehicle. Also, pressed SOS button for 911 after vehicle stopped right off highway and stopped mid intersecti...

Sep 14, 2022 Engine

No oil change or engine light on dash. Passed state emissions test with no indicator lights on weeks ago. Engine timing chain malfunction. A warning light displayed once the engine stopped my vehicle. Also, pressed SOS button for 911 after vehicle stopped right off highway and stopped mid intersecti...

Sep 14, 2022 Electrical System

No oil change or engine light on dash. Passed state emissions test with no indicator lights on weeks ago. Engine timing chain malfunction. A warning light displayed once the engine stopped my vehicle. Also, pressed SOS button for 911 after vehicle stopped right off highway and stopped mid intersecti...

Sep 14, 2022 Unknown Or Other

No oil change or engine light on dash. Passed state emissions test with no indicator lights on weeks ago. Engine timing chain malfunction. A warning light displayed once the engine stopped my vehicle. Also, pressed SOS button for 911 after vehicle stopped right off highway and stopped mid intersecti...

Sep 14, 2022 Engine

No oil change or engine light on dash. Passed state emissions test with no indicator lights on weeks ago. Engine timing chain malfunction. A warning light displayed once the engine stopped my vehicle. Also, pressed SOS button for 911 after vehicle stopped right off highway and stopped mid intersecti...

Aug 20, 2022 Unknown Or Other

driver seat will not move forward <driver restraint system malfunction, computer keep restarting while driving and SOS keep popping on the computer

Aug 20, 2022 Air Bags

driver seat will not move forward <driver restraint system malfunction, computer keep restarting while driving and SOS keep popping on the computer

Aug 20, 2022 Unknown Or Other

driver seat will not move forward <driver restraint system malfunction, computer keep restarting while driving and SOS keep popping on the computer

Aug 20, 2022 Air Bags

driver seat will not move forward <driver restraint system malfunction, computer keep restarting while driving and SOS keep popping on the computer

Jul 13, 2022 Engine

All BMW n20 engines have a timing chain malfunction causing damage to the engine and hazardous driving. There was a lawsuit settled two years ago, however, anyone who wasn’t alerted of the settlement or had not experienced mechanical issues yet are now left with costly repairs on their as the cla...

Jul 13, 2022 Engine

All BMW n20 engines have a timing chain malfunction causing damage to the engine and hazardous driving. There was a lawsuit settled two years ago, however, anyone who wasn’t alerted of the settlement or had not experienced mechanical issues yet are now left with costly repairs on their as the cla...

Oct 9, 2021 Visibility/wiper

On 10/2/2021 my driver side mirror assembly fell off when driver door was closed. On 3/7/2020 my passenger mirror assembly fell off when the passenger door was closed. My safety was at risk when not being able to effectively use mirrors for travel visibility. Others traveling behind me may have i...

Oct 9, 2021 Visibility/wiper

On 10/2/2021 my driver side mirror assembly fell off when driver door was closed. On 3/7/2020 my passenger mirror assembly fell off when the passenger door was closed. My safety was at risk when not being able to effectively use mirrors for travel visibility. Others traveling behind me may have i...

Apr 8, 2021 Engine 55,000 mi

FAULTY TURBO HOSE CAUSES OIL TO LEAK AND SMOKE FROM ENGINE. SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM THAT I WISH BMW WOULD ADDRESS.

Apr 8, 2021 Engine 55,000 mi

FAULTY TURBO HOSE CAUSES OIL TO LEAK AND SMOKE FROM ENGINE. SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM THAT I WISH BMW WOULD ADDRESS.

Feb 19, 2021 Engine 70,642 mi

TURBO WASTE GATE ACTUATOR ROD RUSTED OUT. THIS IMMEDIATELY LED TO LOSS OF TURBO-CHARGING, LEADING TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO LOW ENGINE OUTPUT. THERE IS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THIS OCCURRING. THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL/ENGINE AS EVIDENCED BY THE BMW TSB: HTTPS://STATIC....

Feb 19, 2021 Engine 70,642 mi

TURBO WASTE GATE ACTUATOR ROD RUSTED OUT. THIS IMMEDIATELY LED TO LOSS OF TURBO-CHARGING, LEADING TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO LOW ENGINE OUTPUT. THERE IS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THIS OCCURRING. THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL/ENGINE AS EVIDENCED BY THE BMW TSB: HTTPS://STATIC....

Nov 18, 2020 Engine 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I WAS GETTING CLOSE TO BEING HOME SO I CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO TRY TO SAFELY GET MY CAR OFF THE STREET. IT THEN BEGAN TO DRIVE SLOWER AND SLOWER EVEN AS I WAS STEPPING FULLY ON THE GAS PEDDLE (WELL BELOW THE CITY STREET LIMIT OF...

Nov 18, 2020 Engine 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I WAS GETTING CLOSE TO BEING HOME SO I CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO TRY TO SAFELY GET MY CAR OFF THE STREET. IT THEN BEGAN TO DRIVE SLOWER AND SLOWER EVEN AS I WAS STEPPING FULLY ON THE GAS PEDDLE (WELL BELOW THE CITY STREET LIMIT OF...

Sep 8, 2020 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

OUR PARKED BMW X3 WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY TURNED OFF WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND ALSO CAUGHT OUR HOUSE ON FIRE AND OUR NEIGHBORS HOUSE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL. NO ENGINE LIGHTS WERE ON AND WE REGULARLY SERVICE OUR CAR ONLY WITH CERTIFIED BMW MECHANICS. THE CAR I...

Sep 8, 2020 Engine Fire 60,000 mi

OUR PARKED BMW X3 WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY TURNED OFF WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND ALSO CAUGHT OUR HOUSE ON FIRE AND OUR NEIGHBORS HOUSE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL. NO ENGINE LIGHTS WERE ON AND WE REGULARLY SERVICE OUR CAR ONLY WITH CERTIFIED BMW MECHANICS. THE CAR I...

Sep 8, 2020 Unknown Or Other Fire 60,000 mi

OUR PARKED BMW X3 WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY TURNED OFF WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND ALSO CAUGHT OUR HOUSE ON FIRE AND OUR NEIGHBORS HOUSE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL. NO ENGINE LIGHTS WERE ON AND WE REGULARLY SERVICE OUR CAR ONLY WITH CERTIFIED BMW MECHANICS. THE CAR I...

Sep 8, 2020 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

OUR PARKED BMW X3 WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY TURNED OFF WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND ALSO CAUGHT OUR HOUSE ON FIRE AND OUR NEIGHBORS HOUSE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL. NO ENGINE LIGHTS WERE ON AND WE REGULARLY SERVICE OUR CAR ONLY WITH CERTIFIED BMW MECHANICS. THE CAR I...

Sep 8, 2020 Engine Fire 60,000 mi

OUR PARKED BMW X3 WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY TURNED OFF WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND ALSO CAUGHT OUR HOUSE ON FIRE AND OUR NEIGHBORS HOUSE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL. NO ENGINE LIGHTS WERE ON AND WE REGULARLY SERVICE OUR CAR ONLY WITH CERTIFIED BMW MECHANICS. THE CAR I...

Sep 8, 2020 Unknown Or Other Fire 60,000 mi

OUR PARKED BMW X3 WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY TURNED OFF WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND ALSO CAUGHT OUR HOUSE ON FIRE AND OUR NEIGHBORS HOUSE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL. NO ENGINE LIGHTS WERE ON AND WE REGULARLY SERVICE OUR CAR ONLY WITH CERTIFIED BMW MECHANICS. THE CAR I...

Aug 10, 2020 Engine 68,530 mi

THE OIL-FEED LINE FOR THE TURBO ON THE (N20) ENGINE OF THE 2014 BMW X3 WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL INTO THE ENGINE. ON COLD STARTUP A PLUME OF BLUE/WHITE SMOKE IS SEEN EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST TAILIPIE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS. THIS BMW X3 HAS THE STANDARD, COMMON N20 ENGINE. THIS ISSUE HA...

Aug 10, 2020 Engine 68,530 mi

THE OIL-FEED LINE FOR THE TURBO ON THE (N20) ENGINE OF THE 2014 BMW X3 WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL INTO THE ENGINE. ON COLD STARTUP A PLUME OF BLUE/WHITE SMOKE IS SEEN EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST TAILIPIE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS. THIS BMW X3 HAS THE STANDARD, COMMON N20 ENGINE. THIS ISSUE HA...

Mar 10, 2020 Service Brakes

I PURCHASED A VEHICLE IN GOOD FAITH FROM BMW ON 12/23/2019 WHAT I THOUGHT WOULD BE A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT, FOR MYSELF. LITTLE DID I KNOW I WAS BUYING A ROAD HAZARD. IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS A TIRE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK THE VEHICLE A GUY A THE SERVICE DESK RESET THE LIGHT IT NEVER WENT OFF I THEN T...

Mar 10, 2020 Service Brakes

I PURCHASED A VEHICLE IN GOOD FAITH FROM BMW ON 12/23/2019 WHAT I THOUGHT WOULD BE A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT, FOR MYSELF. LITTLE DID I KNOW I WAS BUYING A ROAD HAZARD. IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS A TIRE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK THE VEHICLE A GUY A THE SERVICE DESK RESET THE LIGHT IT NEVER WENT OFF I THEN T...

Dec 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

WHEN STARTING THE CAR DAILY THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST PIPE ONLY. RESEARCH SHOWS AND BMW CONFIRMS THAT THIS IS DUE TO A FAULTY OIL LINE HAT IS THE CAUSE AND CAN ALSO EFFECT THE TURBO CHARGE. MY QUESTION IS THAT HIS IS THE EXACT SAME OIL LINE IN OTHER...

Dec 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

WHEN STARTING THE CAR DAILY THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST PIPE ONLY. RESEARCH SHOWS AND BMW CONFIRMS THAT THIS IS DUE TO A FAULTY OIL LINE HAT IS THE CAUSE AND CAN ALSO EFFECT THE TURBO CHARGE. MY QUESTION IS THAT HIS IS THE EXACT SAME OIL LINE IN OTHER...

Oct 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 35,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ABOUT 30 MPH AND PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND PRESSED THE BRAKES. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. IT STARTED LURCHING FORWARD, ACCELERATING. I HAD TO KILL THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND IT'S TERRIFYING.

Oct 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 35,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ABOUT 30 MPH AND PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND PRESSED THE BRAKES. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. IT STARTED LURCHING FORWARD, ACCELERATING. I HAD TO KILL THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND IT'S TERRIFYING.

Sep 16, 2019 Air Bags 27,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS THE ' DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIRBAG ' AND BMW REFUSES TO RECALL AND REPLACE THE AIRBAG.. THEY WOULD RATHER PAY DAMAGES AFTER THE FACT THEN CORRECT THE PROBLEM !

Sep 16, 2019 Air Bags 27,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS THE ' DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIRBAG ' AND BMW REFUSES TO RECALL AND REPLACE THE AIRBAG.. THEY WOULD RATHER PAY DAMAGES AFTER THE FACT THEN CORRECT THE PROBLEM !

Sep 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 25,000 mi

BMW VEHICLES WITH CHASSIS STABILIZATION MALFUNCTION RELATED TO ELECTRICAL SENSOR IN THE WHEELS LEADING TO VEHICLE STOPPED , NOT RUNNING GOING ON PARKING AUTOMATICALLY, DRIVERS UNABLE TO MANUBRATE THE CAR.MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES , AND WAS RUNNING WITHOUT PROBLEMS THAT THEY UNTIL SUDDENLY ...

Sep 10, 2019 Steering 25,000 mi

BMW VEHICLES WITH CHASSIS STABILIZATION MALFUNCTION RELATED TO ELECTRICAL SENSOR IN THE WHEELS LEADING TO VEHICLE STOPPED , NOT RUNNING GOING ON PARKING AUTOMATICALLY, DRIVERS UNABLE TO MANUBRATE THE CAR.MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES , AND WAS RUNNING WITHOUT PROBLEMS THAT THEY UNTIL SUDDENLY ...

Sep 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 25,000 mi

BMW VEHICLES WITH CHASSIS STABILIZATION MALFUNCTION RELATED TO ELECTRICAL SENSOR IN THE WHEELS LEADING TO VEHICLE STOPPED , NOT RUNNING GOING ON PARKING AUTOMATICALLY, DRIVERS UNABLE TO MANUBRATE THE CAR.MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES , AND WAS RUNNING WITHOUT PROBLEMS THAT THEY UNTIL SUDDENLY ...

Sep 10, 2019 Steering 25,000 mi

BMW VEHICLES WITH CHASSIS STABILIZATION MALFUNCTION RELATED TO ELECTRICAL SENSOR IN THE WHEELS LEADING TO VEHICLE STOPPED , NOT RUNNING GOING ON PARKING AUTOMATICALLY, DRIVERS UNABLE TO MANUBRATE THE CAR.MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES , AND WAS RUNNING WITHOUT PROBLEMS THAT THEY UNTIL SUDDENLY ...

Jul 29, 2019 Structure 67,475 mi

SUN ROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY

Jul 29, 2019 Structure 67,475 mi

SUN ROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY

Apr 20, 2019 Engine 76,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN MAKING CLANKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND RAPIDLY WORSENED. ENGINE STARTED LOSING PROPULSION POWER AND I PULLED OVER. CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC. OIL FILTER INSPECTED AND WAS COVERED IN METAL SHAVINGS. INFORMED THAT THE BMW N20 ENGINE CAN EXPERIENCE A PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN OR OIL P...

Apr 20, 2019 Engine 76,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN MAKING CLANKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND RAPIDLY WORSENED. ENGINE STARTED LOSING PROPULSION POWER AND I PULLED OVER. CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC. OIL FILTER INSPECTED AND WAS COVERED IN METAL SHAVINGS. INFORMED THAT THE BMW N20 ENGINE CAN EXPERIENCE A PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN OR OIL P...

Mar 18, 2019 Electrical System 73,000 mi

RECEIVED MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES "BATTERY DISCHARGING WHILE STOPPED" AND "INCREASED BATTERY DISCHARGE". I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. NEXT DAY I RECEIVED ERROR THE TPM HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I CONTACTED MY SERVICING DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. HE STATED HE SEES THIS ALL THE TIME AND THE COST TO REP...

Mar 18, 2019 Electrical System 73,000 mi

RECEIVED MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES "BATTERY DISCHARGING WHILE STOPPED" AND "INCREASED BATTERY DISCHARGE". I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. NEXT DAY I RECEIVED ERROR THE TPM HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I CONTACTED MY SERVICING DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. HE STATED HE SEES THIS ALL THE TIME AND THE COST TO REP...

Nov 26, 2018 Engine 37,586 mi

DEAR NHTSA, THE OIL-FEED LINE FOR THE TURBO ON THE (N20) ENGINE OF THE 2014 BMW X3 WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL INTO THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS BLOWING WHITE SMOKE WHEN IDLING OR DRIVING, INDICATIVE OF BURNING OIL. THIS BMW X3 HAS THE STANDARD, COMMON N20 ENGINE AND ONLY 37,000 MILES. UNFORTUNA...

Nov 26, 2018 Engine 37,586 mi

DEAR NHTSA, THE OIL-FEED LINE FOR THE TURBO ON THE (N20) ENGINE OF THE 2014 BMW X3 WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL INTO THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS BLOWING WHITE SMOKE WHEN IDLING OR DRIVING, INDICATIVE OF BURNING OIL. THIS BMW X3 HAS THE STANDARD, COMMON N20 ENGINE AND ONLY 37,000 MILES. UNFORTUNA...

Nov 20, 2018 Tires 14,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DROPPED, THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR GOES OFF AND THE WARNING SENSORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE STOPPED TO RESET THE PANEL, WHICH COULD DISTRACT THE CONTACT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT LIVED AT A HIGH ALTIT...

Nov 20, 2018 Tires 14,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DROPPED, THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR GOES OFF AND THE WARNING SENSORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE STOPPED TO RESET THE PANEL, WHICH COULD DISTRACT THE CONTACT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT LIVED AT A HIGH ALTIT...

Nov 10, 2018 Engine 46,105 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE SPEED TO DROP AT TIMES FROM 55 TO 45 UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND INTERMITTENTLY CAUSED RANDOM ALERTS TO COME ON SUCH AS "DOOR OPEN" WHEN DRIVING WHEN DOOR WAS LOCKED/NOT OPENED OR POWERTRAIN ALERT OR CHASSIS STABILIZER ALERT. ...

Nov 10, 2018 Service Brakes 46,105 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE SPEED TO DROP AT TIMES FROM 55 TO 45 UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND INTERMITTENTLY CAUSED RANDOM ALERTS TO COME ON SUCH AS "DOOR OPEN" WHEN DRIVING WHEN DOOR WAS LOCKED/NOT OPENED OR POWERTRAIN ALERT OR CHASSIS STABILIZER ALERT. ...

Nov 10, 2018 Electrical System 46,105 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE SPEED TO DROP AT TIMES FROM 55 TO 45 UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND INTERMITTENTLY CAUSED RANDOM ALERTS TO COME ON SUCH AS "DOOR OPEN" WHEN DRIVING WHEN DOOR WAS LOCKED/NOT OPENED OR POWERTRAIN ALERT OR CHASSIS STABILIZER ALERT. ...

Nov 10, 2018 Power Train 46,105 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE SPEED TO DROP AT TIMES FROM 55 TO 45 UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND INTERMITTENTLY CAUSED RANDOM ALERTS TO COME ON SUCH AS "DOOR OPEN" WHEN DRIVING WHEN DOOR WAS LOCKED/NOT OPENED OR POWERTRAIN ALERT OR CHASSIS STABILIZER ALERT. ...

Nov 10, 2018 Engine 46,105 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE SPEED TO DROP AT TIMES FROM 55 TO 45 UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND INTERMITTENTLY CAUSED RANDOM ALERTS TO COME ON SUCH AS "DOOR OPEN" WHEN DRIVING WHEN DOOR WAS LOCKED/NOT OPENED OR POWERTRAIN ALERT OR CHASSIS STABILIZER ALERT. ...

Nov 10, 2018 Service Brakes 46,105 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE SPEED TO DROP AT TIMES FROM 55 TO 45 UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND INTERMITTENTLY CAUSED RANDOM ALERTS TO COME ON SUCH AS "DOOR OPEN" WHEN DRIVING WHEN DOOR WAS LOCKED/NOT OPENED OR POWERTRAIN ALERT OR CHASSIS STABILIZER ALERT. ...

Nov 10, 2018 Electrical System 46,105 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE SPEED TO DROP AT TIMES FROM 55 TO 45 UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND INTERMITTENTLY CAUSED RANDOM ALERTS TO COME ON SUCH AS "DOOR OPEN" WHEN DRIVING WHEN DOOR WAS LOCKED/NOT OPENED OR POWERTRAIN ALERT OR CHASSIS STABILIZER ALERT. ...

Nov 10, 2018 Power Train 46,105 mi

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LOST POWER IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE SPEED TO DROP AT TIMES FROM 55 TO 45 UNTIL SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AND INTERMITTENTLY CAUSED RANDOM ALERTS TO COME ON SUCH AS "DOOR OPEN" WHEN DRIVING WHEN DOOR WAS LOCKED/NOT OPENED OR POWERTRAIN ALERT OR CHASSIS STABILIZER ALERT. ...

Nov 9, 2018 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TAIL LIGHT FAILURE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. LED DRIVER BOARDS ARE FAILING DUE TO BAD SOLDER CONNECTIONS, COMPONENTS DO NOT FAIL BUT THE ASSEMBLY DOES. I BELIEVE THE DEFECTIVE SOLDER JOINTS ARE PROBABLY DUE TO CONTAMINATION ON THE BARE CIRCUIT BOARD. I'VE REPAIRED MINE (ALBEIT PROBABLY ONLY ...

Nov 9, 2018 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TAIL LIGHT FAILURE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. LED DRIVER BOARDS ARE FAILING DUE TO BAD SOLDER CONNECTIONS, COMPONENTS DO NOT FAIL BUT THE ASSEMBLY DOES. I BELIEVE THE DEFECTIVE SOLDER JOINTS ARE PROBABLY DUE TO CONTAMINATION ON THE BARE CIRCUIT BOARD. I'VE REPAIRED MINE (ALBEIT PROBABLY ONLY ...

Oct 24, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT PARKING HAZARD ROLL BACK OR SAFETY WHEN PARKING

Oct 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

AS AN ELECTRICAL VEHICLE I RAN OUT OF GAS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT MY VEHICLE IN MANUAL NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY WENT INTO PARK WHICH IF A LOT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS COMING I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. SAFETY HAZARD FOR NOT GEAR SHIFT TO PRESS FOR PARKING

Oct 24, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

AS AN ELECTRICAL VEHICLE I RAN OUT OF GAS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT MY VEHICLE IN MANUAL NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY WENT INTO PARK WHICH IF A LOT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS COMING I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. SAFETY HAZARD FOR NOT GEAR SHIFT TO PRESS FOR PARKING

Oct 24, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT PARKING HAZARD ROLL BACK OR SAFETY WHEN PARKING

Oct 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

AS AN ELECTRICAL VEHICLE I RAN OUT OF GAS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT MY VEHICLE IN MANUAL NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY WENT INTO PARK WHICH IF A LOT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS COMING I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. SAFETY HAZARD FOR NOT GEAR SHIFT TO PRESS FOR PARKING

Oct 24, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

AS AN ELECTRICAL VEHICLE I RAN OUT OF GAS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT MY VEHICLE IN MANUAL NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY WENT INTO PARK WHICH IF A LOT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS COMING I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. SAFETY HAZARD FOR NOT GEAR SHIFT TO PRESS FOR PARKING

Oct 18, 2018 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE SOMETIMES DISPLAYS THE WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DASH ONLY A PORTION OF THE TIME. WHEN THE LIGHT DOES COME ON, IT IS ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND DRIVING IT A FEW MILES. TOOK MY X3 TO A SERVICE CENTER IN ATLANTA WHERE I WAS TO...

Oct 18, 2018 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUE TO GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE SOMETIMES DISPLAYS THE WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DASH ONLY A PORTION OF THE TIME. WHEN THE LIGHT DOES COME ON, IT IS ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND DRIVING IT A FEW MILES. TOOK MY X3 TO A SERVICE CENTER IN ATLANTA WHERE I WAS TO...

Oct 4, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 38,318 mi

DRIVING ON 3 LANE ROAD TRAVELING APPROX 20-30 MILES PER HR CARS AHEAD OF ME STOPPED AND I APPLIED THE BREAKS AND NOTHING HAPPENED, CAR KEPT GOING AND I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. SEEMED LIKE THE CAR DIDN'T EVEN SLOW DOWN.

Oct 4, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 38,318 mi

DRIVING ON 3 LANE ROAD TRAVELING APPROX 20-30 MILES PER HR CARS AHEAD OF ME STOPPED AND I APPLIED THE BREAKS AND NOTHING HAPPENED, CAR KEPT GOING AND I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. SEEMED LIKE THE CAR DIDN'T EVEN SLOW DOWN.

Sep 28, 2018 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TAIL LIGHT STOPPED FUNCTIONING . BASED ON RESEARCH ON INTERNET , IT SEEMS, ITS DUE TO FAULTY LIGHT CONTROLLER. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM . THIS IS REAL SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME, I AM PROVIDING ONE OF THE LINKS FOR REFERENCE : HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/BMW/X3/TAIL-LIGHT-SWIT...

Sep 28, 2018 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TAIL LIGHT STOPPED FUNCTIONING . BASED ON RESEARCH ON INTERNET , IT SEEMS, ITS DUE TO FAULTY LIGHT CONTROLLER. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM . THIS IS REAL SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME, I AM PROVIDING ONE OF THE LINKS FOR REFERENCE : HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/BMW/X3/TAIL-LIGHT-SWIT...

May 10, 2018 Steering 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED MOMENTARILY AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. BMW OF BLOOMINGTON (1604 COMMERCE PKWY, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704) DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS BECAME CORRODED DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

May 10, 2018 Steering 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED MOMENTARILY AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. BMW OF BLOOMINGTON (1604 COMMERCE PKWY, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704) DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS BECAME CORRODED DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Mar 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other

CONSISTENT WATER LEAKAGE DURING RAIN FALL. VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS LEAKS WHICH IM ASSUMING IS FROM THE SUNROOF.

Mar 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other

CONSISTENT WATER LEAKAGE DURING RAIN FALL. VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS LEAKS WHICH IM ASSUMING IS FROM THE SUNROOF.

Dec 11, 2017 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

THE SOLDERING ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CONTROLS THE LED TAIL LIGHTS FAIL AND ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. ALSO THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS DOES NOT ALERT WHEN WHEN THE LED TAIL LIGHTS ARE OUT

Dec 11, 2017 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

THE SOLDERING ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CONTROLS THE LED TAIL LIGHTS FAIL AND ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. ALSO THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS DOES NOT ALERT WHEN WHEN THE LED TAIL LIGHTS ARE OUT

Oct 14, 2017 Service Brakes 55,182 mi

MESSAGE ON DASH: PARK BRAKE MALFUNCTION

Oct 14, 2017 Service Brakes 55,182 mi

MESSAGE ON DASH: PARK BRAKE MALFUNCTION

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - GOT A NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THIS RECALL FOR MY BMW X3.

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - GOT A NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THIS RECALL FOR MY BMW X3.

Mar 7, 2017 Steering 49,000 mi

THE 2014 X3 HAS A DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ISSUE. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM LOW SPEEDS, WITHIN 2-3 SECONDS WITHOUT A FIRM HOLD ON THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CAR DEPARTS THE LANE OF TRAVEL, DIVERTING TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. IN STEADY STATE DRIVING REGARDLESS OF SPEED IN A RANGE OF 30MPH-75MPH, WITHIN 5 SECOND...

Mar 7, 2017 Steering 49,000 mi

THE 2014 X3 HAS A DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ISSUE. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM LOW SPEEDS, WITHIN 2-3 SECONDS WITHOUT A FIRM HOLD ON THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CAR DEPARTS THE LANE OF TRAVEL, DIVERTING TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. IN STEADY STATE DRIVING REGARDLESS OF SPEED IN A RANGE OF 30MPH-75MPH, WITHIN 5 SECOND...

Nov 1, 2016 Structure

WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL DASHBOARD HAS A DELAY. I TURN ON THE CAR, START TO DRIVE, THE DASHBOARD WILL DELAY IN TURNING ON (HAPPENS AT LEAST 1/MONTH IN THE LAST 1.5YEARS). WINTER 2015/16 DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR BY KEY FOB. IN FEAR OF THEFT, I DROVE HOME AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT...

Nov 1, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL DASHBOARD HAS A DELAY. I TURN ON THE CAR, START TO DRIVE, THE DASHBOARD WILL DELAY IN TURNING ON (HAPPENS AT LEAST 1/MONTH IN THE LAST 1.5YEARS). WINTER 2015/16 DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR BY KEY FOB. IN FEAR OF THEFT, I DROVE HOME AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT...

Nov 1, 2016 Structure

WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL DASHBOARD HAS A DELAY. I TURN ON THE CAR, START TO DRIVE, THE DASHBOARD WILL DELAY IN TURNING ON (HAPPENS AT LEAST 1/MONTH IN THE LAST 1.5YEARS). WINTER 2015/16 DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR BY KEY FOB. IN FEAR OF THEFT, I DROVE HOME AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT...

Nov 1, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL DASHBOARD HAS A DELAY. I TURN ON THE CAR, START TO DRIVE, THE DASHBOARD WILL DELAY IN TURNING ON (HAPPENS AT LEAST 1/MONTH IN THE LAST 1.5YEARS). WINTER 2015/16 DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR BY KEY FOB. IN FEAR OF THEFT, I DROVE HOME AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT...

Oct 6, 2016 Service Brakes 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SWERVED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO AVOID REAR ENDING A VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHN...

Oct 6, 2016 Service Brakes 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SWERVED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO AVOID REAR ENDING A VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHN...

May 12, 2016 Electrical System 20,000 mi

ANIMAL CHEWED ELECTRICAL WIRING ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS RENDERING THE CAR NOT DRIVABLE. HAD TO BE TOWED THREE TIMES. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE THE FIRST TWO TIMES AND THE THIRD TIME IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALL INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION.

May 12, 2016 Electrical System 20,000 mi

ANIMAL CHEWED ELECTRICAL WIRING ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS RENDERING THE CAR NOT DRIVABLE. HAD TO BE TOWED THREE TIMES. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE THE FIRST TWO TIMES AND THE THIRD TIME IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ALL INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION.

Feb 11, 2016 Electrical System 17,000 mi

1) AT 14K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE FAILED. LOCAL BMW SERVICE SHOP REPLACED THE CASE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I WAS SURPRISED BY THIS ISSUE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANY CARS FOR PAST 25+ YEARS, BUT NEVER HAD SUCH PROBLEMS. 2) IN LAST WEEK OF JAN , MY CAR ENG...

Feb 11, 2016 Engine 17,000 mi

1) AT 14K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE FAILED. LOCAL BMW SERVICE SHOP REPLACED THE CASE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I WAS SURPRISED BY THIS ISSUE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANY CARS FOR PAST 25+ YEARS, BUT NEVER HAD SUCH PROBLEMS. 2) IN LAST WEEK OF JAN , MY CAR ENG...

Feb 11, 2016 Unknown Or Other 17,000 mi

1) AT 14K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE FAILED. LOCAL BMW SERVICE SHOP REPLACED THE CASE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I WAS SURPRISED BY THIS ISSUE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANY CARS FOR PAST 25+ YEARS, BUT NEVER HAD SUCH PROBLEMS. 2) IN LAST WEEK OF JAN , MY CAR ENG...

Feb 11, 2016 Electrical System 17,000 mi

1) AT 14K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE FAILED. LOCAL BMW SERVICE SHOP REPLACED THE CASE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I WAS SURPRISED BY THIS ISSUE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANY CARS FOR PAST 25+ YEARS, BUT NEVER HAD SUCH PROBLEMS. 2) IN LAST WEEK OF JAN , MY CAR ENG...

Feb 11, 2016 Engine 17,000 mi

1) AT 14K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE FAILED. LOCAL BMW SERVICE SHOP REPLACED THE CASE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I WAS SURPRISED BY THIS ISSUE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANY CARS FOR PAST 25+ YEARS, BUT NEVER HAD SUCH PROBLEMS. 2) IN LAST WEEK OF JAN , MY CAR ENG...

Feb 11, 2016 Unknown Or Other 17,000 mi

1) AT 14K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE FAILED. LOCAL BMW SERVICE SHOP REPLACED THE CASE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I WAS SURPRISED BY THIS ISSUE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANY CARS FOR PAST 25+ YEARS, BUT NEVER HAD SUCH PROBLEMS. 2) IN LAST WEEK OF JAN , MY CAR ENG...

Feb 24, 2015 Service Brakes 15,565 mi

IT'S WINTER I WAS WEARING IGHT LL BEAN BOOTS. CAME TO A STOP SIGN PUT RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PRESSED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP AND THE CAR ACCELERATED THE HARDER I PRESSED THE MORE IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE.I REALIZED THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE CLOSE TOGETHER AND AT THE APPROXIMATE SAME HIGH...

Feb 24, 2015 Service Brakes 15,565 mi

IT'S WINTER I WAS WEARING IGHT LL BEAN BOOTS. CAME TO A STOP SIGN PUT RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PRESSED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP AND THE CAR ACCELERATED THE HARDER I PRESSED THE MORE IT WANTED TO ACCELERATE.I REALIZED THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE CLOSE TOGETHER AND AT THE APPROXIMATE SAME HIGH...

Feb 12, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOS...

Feb 12, 2015 Air Bags Crash 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOS...

Feb 12, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOS...

Feb 12, 2015 Air Bags Crash 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOS...

Feb 2, 2015 Electrical System 8,000 mi

CIGARETTE LIGHTERS ARE NON OPERATIONAL. FUSES ARE BLOWN EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS. CONSTANTLY REPLACING FUSES. *TR

Feb 2, 2015 Electrical System 8,000 mi

CIGARETTE LIGHTERS ARE NON OPERATIONAL. FUSES ARE BLOWN EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS. CONSTANTLY REPLACING FUSES. *TR

Jan 5, 2015 Tires

2014 BMW X3 THE SENSOR TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAS NOW INDICATED THAT THE TIRE HAS GONE LOW FOR THE FOURTH TIME. *MW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VALVE STEM WAS LOOSE. HOWEVER, HE WITNESSED THE TECHNICIAN TIGHTENED ALL OF THE STEMS. *JB

Jan 5, 2015 Power Train 22,769 mi

BOUGHT A NEW 2014 BMW X3. IN NOVEMBER 2014 WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THIS SUV HAD A MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. THIS VEHICLE CONTROLLED ITSELF, I WAS NOT IN CONTROL OF THIS VEHICLE. FOR MORE THAN HALF AN HOUR, THE TRUCK WAS JERKING HARD BACK AND FORTH IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRA...

Jan 5, 2015 Wheels 22,769 mi

BOUGHT A NEW 2014 BMW X3. IN NOVEMBER 2014 WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THIS SUV HAD A MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. THIS VEHICLE CONTROLLED ITSELF, I WAS NOT IN CONTROL OF THIS VEHICLE. FOR MORE THAN HALF AN HOUR, THE TRUCK WAS JERKING HARD BACK AND FORTH IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRA...

Jan 5, 2015 Tires

2014 BMW X3 THE SENSOR TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAS NOW INDICATED THAT THE TIRE HAS GONE LOW FOR THE FOURTH TIME. *MW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VALVE STEM WAS LOOSE. HOWEVER, HE WITNESSED THE TECHNICIAN TIGHTENED ALL OF THE STEMS. *JB

Jan 5, 2015 Power Train 22,769 mi

BOUGHT A NEW 2014 BMW X3. IN NOVEMBER 2014 WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THIS SUV HAD A MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. THIS VEHICLE CONTROLLED ITSELF, I WAS NOT IN CONTROL OF THIS VEHICLE. FOR MORE THAN HALF AN HOUR, THE TRUCK WAS JERKING HARD BACK AND FORTH IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRA...

Jan 5, 2015 Wheels 22,769 mi

BOUGHT A NEW 2014 BMW X3. IN NOVEMBER 2014 WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THIS SUV HAD A MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. THIS VEHICLE CONTROLLED ITSELF, I WAS NOT IN CONTROL OF THIS VEHICLE. FOR MORE THAN HALF AN HOUR, THE TRUCK WAS JERKING HARD BACK AND FORTH IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRA...

May 26, 2014 Steering 3,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY FIRST BMW IN OCTOBER 2013 AT A DEALER IN FLORIDA. IN MARCH 2014, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING. I WAS COMPLETELY UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR, SO WE STOPPED ON THE ROAD. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED BMW SERVICE CENTER AND WERE REASSURED...

May 26, 2014 Steering 3,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY FIRST BMW IN OCTOBER 2013 AT A DEALER IN FLORIDA. IN MARCH 2014, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING. I WAS COMPLETELY UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR, SO WE STOPPED ON THE ROAD. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED BMW SERVICE CENTER AND WERE REASSURED...

Apr 4, 2014 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE XENON HEADLAMP BULBS ON THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT ALL THE VINYL WIRE COVERING MATERIAL HAD BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACKED OFF MOST OF THE COPPER WIRE IN SIDE BOTH THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE NOW EXPOSED BARE WIRING POSSES POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS AND ALSO LOSS OF LIGHTING AT N...

Apr 4, 2014 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE XENON HEADLAMP BULBS ON THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT ALL THE VINYL WIRE COVERING MATERIAL HAD BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACKED OFF MOST OF THE COPPER WIRE IN SIDE BOTH THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE NOW EXPOSED BARE WIRING POSSES POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS AND ALSO LOSS OF LIGHTING AT N...

Mar 11, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABL...

Mar 11, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABL...