2004 BMW X3 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2004 BMW X3, 3% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles.
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.
“I was driving the 405 fwy s close to lax when all of a sudden I heard like wind blowing inside my car then I heard a loud sound that something fell or thinking that my car must have stepped on something I looked at the windows at the back seat and both are closed then I saw the driver of another car that was driving behind me a sport convertible Bmw tried to signal something to me when I looked at my right side view mirror while I was driving I saw a tire lying at the freeway,I knew at that time that it was my spare tire/compact wheel that is located under the cargo area on the floor of a…”
NHTSA complaint #10524471, filed 2013-07, 125,000 miles“Since buying my car, I had issues with the flat tire monitor indicator light coming on. I continually checked the pressure of all 4 tires and ventually, this past september, after only 1,845 miles, had to have a tire repaired (cost $15). The diagnosis was simply a leaking bead. At 2,651 miles, another tire suffered irreparable damage caused. Also, from a leaking bead. A replacement tire will need to be ordered ($217+), and since there's no spare with my mini, I need to make other transportation arrangements. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100298, filed 2004-11, 2,703 miles“I purchased a 'certified Bmw 330i in december of 2006 and have had the fuel pump replaced, instrument carrier replaced, both passenger window regulators replaced, sunroof repaired, headliner repaired (it just fell down one day). The car won't start right up, and when it does it runs real hard and the RPM goes up suddenly, the car takes a minute before it will even move & then it does so fast! I have had it in several times with this complaint and they can't diagnose what's wrong with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200356, filed 2007-08Related service bulletins
- 10147136May 1, 2015Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW X3
33 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW X3
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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