2005 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 BMW X3, 5% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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 bought a Bmw X3 in 2005 and noticed that when the motor is off the horn does not sound. My husband bought a Bmw 3 series in 2007, and my daughter/son in law bought an x1 two months ago. And I have asked friends who own Bmw's and they say the same thing - when the motor is off, the horn does not sound. This is not necessarily a safety issue but it certainly can be. My brother drives a ford SUV in the chicago area. Last month his car slipped off a very icy road and was covered by snow almost immediately! …”
NHTSA complaint #10839952, filed 2016-03, 108,000 miles“Air bags started blinking last week and now it just stays on. Bmw website states my car is not cover in recent takata air bags recall. Also, yesterday when I was driving in rain car's windshield wipers started getting jerky, sticky and not working properly creating a dangerous driving. The cabin lights also started to go on & off during my drive home... When I reach home the radio stayed on when the car ignition was off and only turned off when I turn-off the radio. Check fuse and air bag wiring but so signs of loose wires and bad fuse. Cause of problems unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10786837, filed 2015-10, 30 miles“Airbag warning light illuminated and will not turn off. Bmw diagnosed problem as failure of passenger seat mat sensor. Now passenger airbag status lamp will not turn off.”
NHTSA complaint #10411268, filed 2011-07, 35,000 miles“Bought used with 105,378 miles. Husband drove 55 miles a week for 16 weeks. Parked in lot for 5 months (20 weeks). I drove it to the dealership it had 107 k on it. In an 8 hour period it gained over 2500 miles on an 8th of tank of gas. When I got it back it had 110k on it. Dealership blamed the key. Different mechanic checked nothing wrong with odometer or computer. That was january of 2015. He drove it from january to april, then parked it for the rest of the year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10819049, filed 2016-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 21 | 24% |
| 2021 | 26 | 23% |
| 2020 | 17 | 15% |
| 2019 | 43 | 25% |
| 2018 | 12 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 10% |
| 2016 | 13 | 16% |
| 2015 | 13 | 12% |
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 12% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW X3
48 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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