BMW X3: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows	77
model years	2007–2025 (11)
data through	2026-09-20
method	/data/methodology#known-issues
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

bmw.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2025 · 2024 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2010 · 2007

Rows

year	cluster_id	label	component_code	complaint_count	date_range	source_complaint_count	reviewed_at
2025	x3-2025-starter-generator-recall-unavailable	Starter-generator battery cable recall remedy unavailable	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4	2025-04 -> 2026-06	34	2026-07-08
2025	x3-2025-loss-of-propulsion-drivetrain	Sudden loss of propulsion with drivetrain malfunction	STEERING, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3	2025-03 -> 2026-03	34	2026-07-08
2025	x3-2025-infotainment-display-blackout	Center display and digital display blackout	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2	2025-09 -> 2025-12	34	2026-07-08
2025	x3-2025-headlight-windshield-shadow	Headlight shadow across windshield	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2	2026-01 -> 2026-05	34	2026-07-08
2025	x3-2025-steering-noise	Steering noise and changed steering effort	STEERING	2	2025-04 -> 2025-11	34	2026-07-08
2025	x3-2025-fire-after-parking	Vehicle fire tied to starter-generator connection	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1	2025-05 -> 2025-05	34	2026-07-08
2025	x3-2025-driver-assistance-deactivation	Driver Assistance Professional Package deactivation at speed	STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE	3	2024-12 -> 2026-03	34	2026-07-08
2025	x3-2025-forward-collision-braking	Forward collision avoidance braking behavior	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	3	2025-02 -> 2025-09	34	2026-07-08
2024	x3-2024-rear-cross-traffic-alert-failure	Rear cross-traffic and back-over alert failure	BACK OVER PREVENTION	6	2024-05 → 2024-11	35	2026-08-20
2024	x3-2024-sunroof-moonroof-cracking	Sunroof and panoramic moonroof cracking or shattering	STRUCTURE	3	2024-05 → 2026-07	35	2026-08-20
2024	x3-2024-latch-recall-door-opening	Rear door opening under latch recall 25V106000	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	4	2025-02 → 2025-04	35	2026-08-20
2024	x3-2024-key-detection-system-failure	Keyless entry system failing to detect key absence	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5	2025-11 → 2026-01	35	2026-08-20
2024	x3-2024-unintended-acceleration-brake-fail	Unintended acceleration with ineffective braking	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4	2025-01 → 2026-06	35	2026-08-20
2022	x3-2022-sunroof-shatter	Panoramic sunroof glass shattering	STRUCTURE	4	2023-01 → 2026-06	65	2026-07-08
2022	x3-2022-oil-filter-housing-coolant	Oil filter housing coolant leak	ENGINE	3	2026-05 → 2026-05	65	2026-07-08
2022	x3-2022-liftgate-opening	Tailgate opening while driving	STRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	3	2022-10 → 2024-12	65	2026-07-08
2022	x3-2022-premature-tire-wear	Premature OEM tire wear	TIRES	3	2024-02 → 2025-07	65	2026-07-08
2022	x3-2022-cargo-rail-recall-parts	Rear cargo rail recall parts unavailability	STRUCTURE	9	2024-08 → 2024-12	65	2026-07-08
2022	x3-2022-kafas-camera-bracket	KAFAS camera windshield bracket heat deformation	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE	8	2022-06 → 2023-10	65	2026-07-08
2022	x3-2022-engine-compartment-fire	Engine compartment smoke and fire	ENGINE	5	2022-05 → 2026-06	65	2026-07-08
2022	x3-2022-drivetrain-power-loss	Drivetrain malfunction power loss	POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3	2022-02 → 2025-06	65	2026-07-08
2021	x3-2021-starter-recall-parts-unavailable	Starter recall repair parts unavailability	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18	2021-12 → 2026-07	104	2026-08-21
2021	x3-2021-starter-motor-no-start	Starter motor failure and no-start condition	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8	2025-12 → 2026-07	104	2026-08-21
2021	x3-2021-b58tu-oil-pump-plastic-failure	B58TU engine oil pump plastic component fracture	POWER TRAIN	7	2025-04 → 2026-04	104	2026-08-21
2021	x3-2021-sunroof-spontaneous-shattering	Sunroof glass spontaneous shattering	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	8	2021-05 → 2025-12	104	2026-08-21
2021	x3-2021-cargo-rail-recall-parts-unavailable	Interior cargo rail recall repair parts unavailability	STRUCTURE	9	2024-08 → 2025-12	104	2026-08-21
2021	x3-2021-oil-coolant-leak-heat-mgmt-module	Coolant and oil leak at heat management module	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2	2026-03 → 2026-07	104	2026-08-21
2021	x3-2021-forward-collision-aebs-false-activation	Forward collision automatic emergency braking false activation	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	3	2023-04 → 2024-12	104	2026-08-21
2021	x3-2021-vehicle-speed-control-unintended-acceleration	Unintended acceleration and cruise control overspeed	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4	2021-05 → 2023-10	104	2026-08-21
2020	bmw-x3-2020-oil-pump-failure	Thermoplastic oil pump failure in B58TU engine	ENGINE	10	2026-01 → 2026-06	109	2026-08-26
2020	bmw-x3-2020-sunroof-glass-shattering	Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while driving	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8	2020-09 → 2026-05	109	2026-08-26
2020	bmw-x3-2020-differential-bolt-shear	Rear differential mounting bolt shearing	POWER TRAIN	10	2023-06 → 2024-06	109	2026-08-26
2020	bmw-x3-2020-heat-management-module	Heat Management Module drivetrain malfunction	POWER TRAIN, ENGINE	5	2025-01 → 2026-08	109	2026-08-26
2020	bmw-x3-2020-recall-25v636-starter	Starter failure under open recall 25V636	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	16	2025-10 → 2026-05	109	2026-08-26
2020	bmw-x3-2020-water-intrusion-electrical	Water intrusion from roof antenna and sunroof drains	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE	6	2024-11 → 2026-08	109	2026-08-26
2020	bmw-x3-2020-knee-airbag-restraint-malfunction	Passenger knee airbag restraint system malfunction	AIR BAGS	7	2020-09 → 2024-08	109	2026-08-26
2019	bmw-x3-2019-cooling-system-coolant-leaks	Coolant leaks and overheating from cooling system failures	ENGINE	29	2023-03 → 2026-07	166	2026-08-21
2019	bmw-x3-2019-shark-fin-ecall-water-intrusion	Emergency call system failure from antenna water intrusion	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26	2022-03 → 2026-05	166	2026-08-21
2019	bmw-x3-2019-tailgate-opens-unexpectedly	Tailgate or hatch opens unexpectedly while parked or driving	STRUCTURE	20	2019-02 → 2026-05	166	2026-08-21
2019	bmw-x3-2019-sunroof-shatters-while-driving	Panoramic sunroof shatters or explodes while driving	STRUCTURE	8	2019-12 → 2026-03	166	2026-08-21
2019	bmw-x3-2019-engine-mounts-collapse	Engine or motor mounts collapse prematurely	ENGINE	3	2025-06 → 2025-11	166	2026-08-21
2019	bmw-x3-2019-lane-departure-vibration-failure	Lane departure and blind-spot warning vibration failure	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6	2019-06 → 2025-05	166	2026-08-21
2019	bmw-x3-2019-phantom-automatic-braking	Automatic emergency braking activates without cause	SERVICE BRAKES	15	2019-05 → 2026-03	166	2026-08-21
2018	x3-2018-oil-filter-housing-leak	Coolant leak from oil filter housing and overheating	ENGINE	17	2020-08 → 2026-04	72	2026-07-02
2018	x3-2018-instrument-cluster-blackout	Instrument cluster display blackout	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6	2018-08 → 2026-01	72	2026-07-02
2018	x3-2018-liftgate-opening	Uncommanded rear liftgate opening	STRUCTURE	5	2019-07 → 2024-02	72	2026-07-02
2018	x3-2018-recall-parts-unavailable	Recall 24V534000 repair parts unavailability	STRUCTURE	5	2024-09 → 2025-01	72	2026-07-02
2018	x3-2018-daytime-running-light	Daytime running light failure	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3	2025-07 → 2025-09	72	2026-07-02
2018	x3-2018-driver-assist-deactivation	Driver assistance and camera system deactivation	BACK OVER PREVENTION	6	2018-05 → 2025-10	72	2026-07-02
2018	x3-2018-seat-occupancy-sensor	Passenger seat occupancy sensor failure	AIR BAGS	5	2018-11 → 2025-12	72	2026-07-02
2018	x3-2018-brake-loss	Loss of braking while driving	SERVICE BRAKES	4	2018-02 → 2022-06	72	2026-07-02
2017	bmw-x3-2017-sunroof-shatter	Panoramic sunroof glass shatters while driving	VISIBILITY	3	2021-06 → 2022-02	92	2026-08-27
2017	bmw-x3-2017-coolant-pump-recall-delay	Engine coolant pump failure and recall part delay	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	32	2022-06 → 2026-05	92	2026-08-27
2017	bmw-x3-2017-fuel-pump-stall	Fuel pump failure causing loss of motive power	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	13	2018-11 → 2025-05	92	2026-08-27
2017	bmw-x3-2017-unintended-acceleration	Unintended acceleration while braking or parking	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE	11	2017-01 → 2023-06	92	2026-08-27
2017	bmw-x3-2017-brake-pedal-failure	Brake pedal failure to stop vehicle	SERVICE BRAKES	3	2019-06 → 2023-10	92	2026-08-27
2017	bmw-x3-2017-takata-airbag-recall	Takata air bag recall notification delay	AIR BAGS	3	2017-08 → 2017-09	92	2026-08-27
2017	bmw-x3-2017-passenger-restraint-sensor	Passenger restraint system sensor malfunction	AIR BAGS	3	2024-06 → 2025-12	92	2026-08-27
2016	x3-2016-uncommanded-park-at-stops	Transmission shifts to Park at stops with start-stop	POWER TRAIN	6	2018-09 → 2025-07	82	2026-07-30
2016	x3-2016-rear-hatch-unintended-opening	Rear hatch opening or closing without command	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5	2015-07 → 2023-08	82	2026-07-30
2016	x3-2016-sunroof-shattering	Sunroof glass shattering while driving	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3	2018-06 → 2022-01	82	2026-07-30
2016	x3-2016-restraint-system-faults	Seat belt and passenger restraint faults	SEAT BELTS	6	2016-09 → 2024-12	82	2026-07-30
2016	x3-2016-runflat-tire-wear	Run-flat tire inner edge wear and air loss	TIRES	3	2016-09 → 2018-03	82	2026-07-30
2016	x3-2016-coolant-pump-recall-delay	Engine coolant pump recall remedy delays	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	23	2024-09 → 2025-12	82	2026-07-30
2016	x3-2016-surge-while-braking	Vehicle surge during braking at stops	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	13	2016-01 → 2024-05	82	2026-07-30
2016	x3-2016-diesel-fuel-egr-failures	Diesel fuel system and EGR cooler failures	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	11	2018-09 → 2026-07	82	2026-07-30
2010	x3-2010-power-steering-pump-failure	Power steering pump failure	STEERING	4	2012-10 → 2019-02	85	2026-09-07
2010	x3-2010-sunroof-glass-shattering	Sunroof glass shattering while driving	VISIBILITY	2	2010-07 → 2013-02	85	2026-09-07
2010	x3-2010-vanos-pcv-recall-delay	VANOS/PCV valve recall repair delay	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	19	2014-08 → 2025-01	85	2026-09-07
2010	x3-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delay	Takata air bag recall repair delay	AIR BAGS	33	2015-03 → 2019-03	85	2026-09-07
2010	x3-2010-ignition-coil-failure	Ignition coil failure causing stall	ENGINE	2	2015-03 → 2015-10	85	2026-09-07
2010	x3-2010-engine-compartment-fire	Engine compartment fire while driving	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2	2014-09 → 2018-05	85	2026-09-07
2007	bmw-x3-2007-engine-mount-bolt-shear	Engine mount bracket bolts shearing	ENGINE	6	2016-02 → 2021-11	373	2026-09-20
2007	bmw-x3-2007-takata-airbag-recall-delay	Takata airbag inflator recall parts delay	AIR BAGS	28	2016-05 → 2018-08	373	2026-09-20
2007	bmw-x3-2007-pax-seat-detection-mat	Passenger seat occupant detection mat airbag fault	AIR BAGS	30	2016-01 → 2019-06	373	2026-09-20
2007	bmw-x3-2007-pcv-valve-heater-engine-fire	PCV valve heater recall overheating and underhood fire	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	33	2017-12 → 2023-04	373	2026-09-20
2007	bmw-x3-2007-seat-heater-burn-through	Heated seat element burning through upholstery	SEATS	18	2016-01 → 2023-11	373	2026-09-20

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — BMW X3 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/x3

@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_bmw_x3_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: BMW X3},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/x3}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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