2023 Model Year

BMW X3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
9
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Severe
2

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

26V056000 Jan 2026

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Nov 2025

On the evening of Wednesday March 6th 2025, as I turned into the street where I live, my car became difficult to steer. It felt like I had developed...

Latches/Locks
Feb 2025

The driver-side front door sometimes gets stuck and cannot be opened from the outside. Additionally, the left rear door cannot be opened from the insi...

Engine
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed...

Structure
Jun 2024

As I was driving today in the freeway my sunroof exploded. As far as I can tell, It was not caused by rocks or other cars, it just exploded putting m...

Exterior Lighting
Oct 2023

The 2023 BMW X3 is equipped with automatic high beams that includes an anti-dazzle feature. The anti-dazzle/non-glare (matrix) feature have been avail...

Power Train
Jul 2023

Rear differential bolt failure: Failure has not happened yet, but will happen eventually with enough mileage as seen with many other BMW X3M vehicles....

STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash
Jul 2023

Sensor for forward collision warning failed to work and I was involved in an accident.

Structure
May 2023

When a passenger front door is opened, it is possible for the person exiting the car to catch an upper arm in the metal opening and sustain an injury.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2023

I have noticed that my vehicle seems to be lagging behind when driving at the poster speed limit. Other vehicles were catching up rapidly and stacking...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2023 BMW X3 has 9 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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