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2019 BMW X3 engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 42 complaints for the 2019 BMW X3, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
42 18% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

On Sept 16th, 2026 my wife was operating the vehicle under normal, routine driving conditions. While she was completely stopped at a stop sign the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. Description of the Issue and Damage: 1. There was no collision, impact, or external trauma prior to the fire. 2. There were no check engine lights, overheating warnings, or malfunction indicators on the dashboard leading up to this event. 3. The vehicle has been properly maintained and unmodified. 4.

September 2026 Fire

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that the carbon monoxide detector sounded an alarm from the living room. The contact stated that her husband was unable to turn off the carbon monoxide alarm and called the Fire Department. The Fire Department arrived and determined that the vehicle, which had been parked in the garage of the residence, had experienced a thermal event in the engine compartment.

Reported at 100,000 miles, February 2025

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