MYRModel Year Report

2019 BMW X3

◆ Worse than typical
2019 BMW X3
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:27.096Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
171
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 98 complaints 2007 2008: 66 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2012: 42 complaints 2013: 226 complaints 2013 2014: 86 complaints 2015: 105 complaints 2016: 82 complaints 2016 2017: 92 complaints 2018: 76 complaints 2019: 171 complaints 2019 171 2020: 110 complaints 2021: 110 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 39 complaints 2025: 39 complaints 2025 2026: 21 complaints
2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 2007: 98 complaints 2008: 66 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2012: 42 complaints 2012 2013: 226 complaints 2014: 86 complaints 2014 2015: 105 complaints 2016: 82 complaints 2016 2017: 92 complaints 2018: 76 complaints 2019: 171 complaints 2019 171 2020: 110 complaints 2021: 110 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 39 complaints 2024 2025: 39 complaints 2026: 21 complaints 2026
2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2006 2007: 98 complaints 2007 2008: 66 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 42 complaints 2012 2013: 226 complaints 2013 2014: 86 complaints 2014 2015: 105 complaints 2015 2016: 82 complaints 2016 2017: 92 complaints 2017 2018: 76 complaints 2018 2019: 171 complaints 2019 171 2020: 110 complaints 2020 2021: 110 complaints 2021 2022: 81 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 39 complaints 2024 2025: 39 complaints 2025 2026: 21 complaints 2026

2019: 171 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2004138
2005103
2006143
200798
200866
200919
201032
2011113
201242
2013226
201486
2015105
201682
201792
201876
2019171
2020110
2021110
202281
202315
202439
202539
202621

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

28% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and key/sender.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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On Sept 16th, 2026 my wife was operating the vehicle under normal, routine driving conditions. While she was completely stopped at a stop sign the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. Description of the Issue and Damage: 1.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-17

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

The TCB Module and Antenna failed due to a water leak through the sealed roof mounted "Shark Fin" Antenna on top of my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-25

My digital gauges were frequently going off center in my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-05

Engine

20% · 35 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Subject: Rear Differential Mount Failure and Driveshaft Breakage — Sudden Loss of Vehicle Control at Highway Speed Complaint Summary: While driving at highway speed, I experienced a sudden and extremely loud bang from the rear of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-23

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Structure

19% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

Forward collision avoidance

8% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

INJURY
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UNKNOWN cause. while driving approximately 45–55 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected braking event and engine shut down. •The vehicle automatically came to an abrupt, complete stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-14

Service brakes

7% · 12 reports
INJURY

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2018-07-19Lane departure18V374000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2018-08-31Service brakes, hydraulic18V453000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2019Complaint volume 171 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2019-06-03Air bags, electrical system19V291000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2019-09-27Seats19V563000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417.

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    2019-11-08Back over prevention19V684000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.

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  7. R
    2020-05-15Air bags, electrical system20V152000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  8. R
    2021-04-16Back over prevention21V096000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  9. R
    2021-09-03Air bags21V521000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  10. R
    2024-12-12Structure24V764000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2025-01-02Structure24V534000 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.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 BMW X3 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 32 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V374000 · Lane departure
  • Recall 18V453000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 19V291000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 19V563000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V684000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 20V152000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 21V096000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 21V521000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V764000 · Structure
  • Recall 24V534000 · Structure
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FAQ

Is the 2019 BMW X3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 BMW X3 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW X3?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X3 have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.