2013 BMW X3 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 160 complaints for the 2013 BMW X3, 46% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 160 46% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 115 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 24 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 46 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 21 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 115 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, smoke was noticed leaking from under the hood. The contact stated that after she opened the hood, the vehicle caught on fire. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that she and a neighbor had extinguished the fire utilizing a fire extinguisher. No police report was filed. The fire department did not arrive on scene. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was not deemed a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW x3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the vehicle exploded and caught on fire. The flames and heat damaged two parked and occupied vehicles. The contact stated that the michigan fire department was present. The fire department was unable to locate where the fire initiated. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 101,400. The VIN was invalid.
Other problems reported for the 2013 BMW X3
- Drivetrain & axles 60 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints