2005 BMW X3 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 BMW X3, 2% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,950 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 believe the steering angle sensor (aka szl) in my 2005 Bmw X3 is faulty and thus poses a serious safety risk given its role in providing inputs to the dynamic stability control (dsc) system. It certainly warrants investigation. My vehicle has gone into an uncontrolled skid on three occasions, each time while traveling downhill at moderate speeds on curves. (only once did it do so following a light rain; on all other occasions the pavement was dry.) luckily, no accidents or injuries ensued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633167, filed 2014-09, 33,900 miles“Auto type: 2005 Bmw X3 sav. The vehicle has had a history of failures with the operation system with regard to the transmission function and most recently we experienced a brake failure. When the brake pedal was pushed the vehicle accelerated. We had the vehicle towed in for repair and was told that they could find nothing wrong. This is the same result each time although the diagnostic reports show operating system failures. When questioned, we were told that he vehicle corrected itself . All of this is in writing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253596, filed 2009-01, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 BMW X3
48 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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