2011 BMW X3 SAV Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 BMW X3 SAV, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In the summer of 2014, the panoramic moon roof exploded for no reason. While driving to work, with the moon roof shade closed,there was a very loud bang . After safely pulling to the side of the road, an inspection revealed no evident damage to the vehicle. After pulling into the lot at work, a raining' sound was coming from the roof. As soon as the shade was opened, shattered glass fell into the cab of the car. An internet search revealed that this was not an isolated case. It was driven to the dealer and the repair was done at no cost after some intense conversation with management. …”
NHTSA complaint #11056921, filed 2017-12Related service bulletins
- 10253326Apr 4, 2024While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW X3 SAV
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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