2016 Model Year

BMW X3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
79
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Severe
12

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Apr 2026

The contact owns a 2016 BMX X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehic...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

The low-pressure fuel temperature/pressure sensor failed internally, causing diesel fuel to intrude via capillary action into the engine wiring harnes...

Engine Fire
Oct 2025

The contact owned a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while parking in the garage, the warning message "engine overheated" had displayed, but the t...

Engine
Aug 2025

BMW has not been able to offer a repair for the engine coolant pump recall issued in August 2024. I wanted to register a formal complaint because I wo...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System);...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

The complete A/C unit has completely gone out and I am just now getting notice after almost a year of a coolant pump recall that could potentially cre...

Engine
Jul 2025

The manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. NHTSA: #24V-608, Recall: #24V-608:474 Engine Coolant Pump

Power Train
Jul 2025

* in 2018, the car started automatically going into Park when the engine is running but at a stop (e.g. Stop light). This created a safety issue becau...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System);...

Electrical System
Apr 2025

The electric water pump, has shorted internally , even with the vehicle off , this caused the battery to run down.

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 BMW X3 has 79 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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