2020 Model Year

BMW X3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
88
Recalls
16
Crashes
2
Severe
5

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V636000 Sep 2025

Other

No consequence data available

24V764000 Oct 2024

Other

No consequence data available

24V534000 Jul 2024

Other

No consequence data available

23V211000 Mar 2023

Other

No consequence data available

21V598000 Aug 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2026

The car has active air shutters on the grill/radiator, which are known to fail prematurely, causes overheating and emissions issues that trigger a che...

Engine
Sep 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The variable displacement oil pump contains a plast...

Electrical System
Aug 2026

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, parts to do the re...

Electrical System
Mar 2026

Emergency call system - TCB module failure. A Telematics Control Box, is an embedded computer in my X3. It processes, and transmits data wirelessly....

Engine
Feb 2026

I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021....

Engine
Feb 2026

I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021....

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Oil pump failures have been reported across multiple production years, and affected vehicle population boundaries remain unclear. Because this condit...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to shake with the message, "Pull Over En...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that several attempts were needed while cold-starting the vehicle. The contact stated that prior to...

Engine
Feb 2026

70-80k mileage the oil filter housing gushed coolant fluid. Replacement at dealership quoted at $4,000. Dealership indicated they replace part with cu...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 BMW X3 has 88 complaints and 16 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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