2012 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 BMW X3, 12% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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.
“December 4th at approximately 6:45 am, temp in the 30's, clear day. I was driving on the highway traveling at 65-70 MPH, no cars in front of me or behind and I hear a loud explosion sounding like a gunshot. I do not see any debris in the road. I did not pass under any bridges. I exit highway asap and take a look at the car to find the sunroof shattered with a large area of glass missing (the shade inside was closed so no glass had come in the car).”
NHTSA complaint #11286963, filed 2019-12, 123,467 miles“Takata recall: I recently bought my used car from a nissan dealership. Within the first month of operation, I noticed that a passenger restraint system malfunction would appear in the center console. It has not gone away since then. It will only display this message in the beginning when I turn my car on, while it's stationary. After that it just display's the airbag symbol in the bottom left corner of the odometer. This has me a little concerned since I do not want to be driving with anyone else if that means the passenger airbag will not deploy in case of an event. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047155, filed 2017-11, 63,000 miles“Bmw on 2013 and older models has disabled the emergency sos button which allows you to call for assistance in an emergency. They also have turned off the ability of the car to automatically call for help when a collision occurs. These safety features were disabled due to the car using older 2g cellular technology. I purchased the car with the peace of mind that it had these desirable safety features. Bmw should be responsible for retrofitting new antennas/software to work with newer 3g or lte mobile phone service. A cheap throwaway phone can use 3g. …”
NHTSA complaint #10882277, filed 2016-07Related service bulletins
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10200249Jun 1, 2021The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 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 2012 BMW X3
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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