Fuel systemPart report
2012 BMW X3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,036miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 BMW X3, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,036 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10230717Dec 1, 2022For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the…
- 10199287May 1, 2021CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with…
- 10198894May 1, 2021CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with…
- 10162399Jul 10, 2019N20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and…
- 10135050Feb 1, 2018CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens /…
- 10146632Apr 1, 2017?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector…
- 10146533Feb 1, 2017?DELIVERY STOP: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER. A Delivery Stop has been issued on the BMW X3 and X4 produced from February 3, 2017 ? February 7, 2017 involving the activated charcoal…
- 10151079Feb 1, 2016SI B13 03 15 February 2016 Fuel Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 03 15 dated March 2015 and replaces SI B13 04 13 dated March 2014…
- 10150905Jan 1, 2016SI B16 15 14 January 2016 Fuel Supply Systems Technical Service.This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 15 14 dated December 2014, designates changes to this…
- 10152306Apr 1, 2015"N20 and N26 Engines: ETK Injector Part Number Error. INFORMATION The current version of ETK has an error on screen 13_1417: ""High -pressure pump/Tubing."" When selecting the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 7 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 17 | 18% |
| 2016 | 10 | 12% |
| 2015 | 26 | 25% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW X3
Air bags
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology