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2020 BMW X3 engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 2020 BMW X3, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
27 19% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 5
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 5 fires.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 BMW x3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unattended, it spontaneously caught fire. Additionally, a lincoln mkz parked adjacent to the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Reported at 8,000 miles, March 2021 Fire

The contact owned a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated the vehicle was stationary at a parking lot, when the front passenger informed her that there was smoke coming from under the passenger’s side hood. The contact stated a bystander attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher but failed. The fire department arrived within 10 minutes and was able to extinguish the fire. The contact stated no one was injured nor was medical attention sought. A fire report was filed.

Reported at 7,000 miles, July 2021 Fire

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