2018 BMW X3 problems
The 2018 BMW X3 has 107 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (21%) concerns electrical system. Next are engine (19%) and body & structure (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 107 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 21% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 15,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 15,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 7 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2018 ranks 13th most-complained-about out of 22 model years of the BMW X3 with enough data (50 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 11 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The vehicle was moving and when I tried to stop because the car in front of me stopped. My car had a brake failure and caused an accident. ABS and/or the collusion deterrent system engaged to avoid this accident.
January 15, 2021 our BMW burned to the ground. I had just picked it up after an oil change at the dealership. Only the second oil change and the SUV had less than 17,000 miles. My safety was certainly at risk as I was stopped at a red light when the engine started smoking. I exited the car, but within 1-2 minutes the car was engulfed in flames. Several pieces flew off the SUV was tires popped or other components exploded. People in the area were near the SUV when pieces flew off the car.
The trunk opens randomly both while parked and moving. Sometimes while driving at low speeds. I often find the trunk open in the parking lot after locking it. Also, the alarm will go off while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW x3. The contact stated while driving at 65-70 MPH, the vehicle became unstable. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact reduced the vehicle speed and regained control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to wide world of cars BMW located at (125 ny-59, spring valley, ny 10977) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to tire treadwear. The tires were not replaced.