10 complaints reported

2020 BMW X3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jan 2026

My 2020 BMW X3 (VIN: [XXX] ) is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V636 (urgent fire risk when parked). The remedy is not yet available for my VIN, and my dealer has only given verbal assurances with no written confirmation of repair availability. I am unable to safely park the vehicle per recall instructions. I request NHTSA assistance to ensure BMW provides a loaner, rental, or other mitigation until the recall repair can be completed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Jan 2026
Aug 2025

The sunroofs on BMWs are known to have issues with leaking, can be a distraction while driving in bad weather when conditions arent great to begin with. I have read where this is a constant problem and when brought to the dealership they are looking for upward of $2000 to repair for somethig that is a manufacturers defect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Apr 2025
Nov 2024

There is no remedy to fix the recall. This vehicle is a part of my income and I haven't been able to operate on any ride-share platforms. -rear cargo rails -BMW NA has declined my request to buy back my car. They don't provide loaners or alternative vehicles. -BMW NA ignored my request to speak with someone in regard to lost wages.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Oct 2024
May 2023

Driving in a rural area on a paved road when an explosion of the sun roof glass occurred showering the driver and passenger with glass. Most of the glass blew away from the vehicle as the window exploded upward. A noise like a shot gun. No warning no any justifiable cause for the incident.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: May 2023
May 2022

While driving on the highway, without warning, there was an explosion from the roof of the car which startled me and almost caused me to lose control of the vehicle. I pulled over and found that the panoramic sunroof had exploded. Luckily, we had the sunroof shade closed underneath it, so the glass did not rain down on us. However, cars and a motorcycle behind us swerved to avoid the glass flying off of the car and almost crashed into each other. I drove directly to the BMW dealership in Smithtown, NY and they are evaluating the event. They said that a special team from BMW may come to look at the car. They have not yet agreed to cover the repair even though the car is still under warranty.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: May 2022
Apr 2021

MY REAR TRUNK DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN WHEN I'M AWAY FROM THE CAR AND IT IS LOCKED. MY COWORKERS HAVE WITNESSED IT WHILE ON BREAK IN THE PARKING LOT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS AND IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AS OFTEN, BUT IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN, JUST NOT AS FREQUENTLY.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Feb 2021
Feb 2021

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A EXPLOSION. STOP AND THE SUNROOF GLASS HAD EXPLOTED.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Feb 2021
Feb 2021

WHILE DRIVING, SUNROOF EXPLODED

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Feb 2021
Sep 2020

WHILE DRIVING HOME, WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE (EXPLOSION) AND AFTER PULLING OFF THE ROAD, WE FOUND THE SUN ROOF HAD A LARGE HOLE. WE WERE VERY CONFUSED AS TO WHY IT HAPPENED, AS THE BMW X3 IS ONLY 9 MONTHS OLD.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Sep 2020
Nov 2019

TRUNK OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Nov 2019

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Quick Summary

The 2020 BMW X3 has 10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.