NHTSA lists 15 complaints for the 2023 BMW X3, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW X3.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 4 | 26.7% | 0.93 |
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| mechanical failure | 4 | 26.7% | 0.72 |
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| unclear | 3 | 20.0% | 0.71 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 6.7% | 1.00 |
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| loss of control | 1 | 6.7% | 1.00 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 6.7% | 0.86 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 6.7% | 0.88 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 8 | 53.3% | 0.83 |
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| low | 4 | 26.7% | 0.58 |
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| high | 3 | 20.0% | 0.81 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 15 tagged complaints of 15 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2026-01-30. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star (excerpt)
Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-02-20. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence: Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-07-17. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Consequence: Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-12-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 (excerpt)
Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
55 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
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| STRUCTURE | 12 |
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| VISIBILITY | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| ENGINE | 4 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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11035396
Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not co
11035497
Date: 2026-06-29. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
11032731
Date: 2026-05-06. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
11032743
Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the
11030061
Date: 2026-03-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
11024711
Date: 2025-10-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Oxidation/corrosion on the tailgate latch electrical connector and/or mechanical cable. This is caused by pressure washing the tailgate for a long period of time at close distance, resulting in water entering the vehicle through the gaps of the tailgate.
11024718
Date: 2025-10-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Various Check Control messages (CCM) can be displayed to the customer, which indicate a restricted function or an unavailability of the driver assistance systems or driver assistance functions. During the diagnosis, the following fault memory entries are entered individually or in combination: 800AC
11024211
Date: 2025-10-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
11019550
Date: 2025-06-06. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A03: PROGRAM CONTOL UNITS (DME)
11017278
Date: 2025-04-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
Oxidation/corrosion on the tailgate latchelectrical connector and/or mechanical cable. This is caused by pressure washing thetailgate for a long period of time at closedistance, resulting in water entering thevehicle through the gaps of the tailgate.