2021 Model Year

BMW X3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
82
Recalls
1
Crashes
3
Severe
4

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V199000 Mar 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Sep 2026

The starter failed and car would not start, requiring replacement by the BMW dealership. Car is only 4 years old and had 29,699 miles at the time of r...

Electrical System
May 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

This technical failure in the BMW B58TU engine (2019–2021) involves the variable-displacement oil pump's internal thermoplastic slide. In low ambient...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH on the highway, the drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated w...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

I'm reporting a safety issue with BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine, primarily 2019-2021 models. These vehicles have an oil pump with an int...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jan 2026

To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding my 2021 BMW X3, which is currently subject to an active safety recall i...

Structure
Dec 2025

The sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was in motion. There were no weather events, debris, or damage to the sunroof prior to th...

Exterior Lighting
Dec 2025

The headlights will turn on and off irregularly without any drastic changes in outside lighting conditions while set in the Auto setting. No controls...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There was an abnormal clic...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2021 BMW X3 has 82 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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