2007 BMW X3 SAV Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 11%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2007 BMW X3 SAV, 11% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving with 85000 miles on it and it just jumps when you push the gas. Hops like a bunny. Then it takes off like a race car...which is dangerous if a car is in front of my and I slam into them. This problem has came and went over weeks now. Had codes checked. There are no vaccum leaks or anything. I am not the only one having issues with this. Its dangerous and unacceptable of Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #10852315, filed 2016-03, 85,000 miles“When I pulled the cover plate off leading to the engine mount on the bottom right side of the engine, a sheared bolt fell out. As I search to where it came from I noticed it was one of the four bolts holding the engine mount to the engine. One thing to mention about the bolt is that is made of aluminum. It seems completely inadequate for a high stress area like an engine mount. I cannot tell you when exactly the bolt failed, likely in motion at some point between 70k and 80k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10864942, filed 2016-05, 70,000 miles“I was driving on the interstate, exiting an off ramp, decelerating in speed when the engine died, the car stalled and I lost power steering. This very same thing happened 5 weeks prior while I was on the interstate traveling 60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10619267, filed 2014-08, 134,530 miles“While driving on interstate 72 in illinois, we noted a low coolant level light. Checked the owner's manual, and it stated that this was not a major issue, but we should check it at the next opportunity. Coincidentally, the other party we were traveling with asked if we wanted to stop for coffee at a location 1.5 miles off the interstate. When we stopped, the low coolant light went off. Before getting back on the road, noticed that coolant was dripping from the front right side of the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777935, filed 2015-09, 85,000 miles“My 2007 Bmw x3 (e83) front passenger side, engine mount bracket bolts snapped while driving vehicle. At least 3 of the 4 aluminum bolts snapped during normal vehicle operation which resulted in my engine resting on the vehicles water pump and eventually causing the water pump to fail. My mechanic noticed the snapped bolts when he attempted to install a new water pump. This is a major safety issue to have half your engine not properly mounted down and should be a factory recall. Just think of the damage a front end collision can cost with that part of the engine able to move freely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897394, filed 2016-08, 116,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10045283Oct 1, 2014Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW X3 SAV
46 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSeats
41 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW X3 SAV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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