2013 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 7%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,765miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 BMW X3, 7% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,765 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For the past 3 months, I keep getting this message on the dashboard: drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output available. Consult service center. I had the turbo, vacuum hose, replaced last month. Now it is doing the same thing over and over again. Why is this happening?? Please advise!!”
NHTSA complaint #11186328, filed 2019-03, 97,200 miles“The vehicle has been to shop 2 times.1st drivetrain light came on and car would slow down in the middle of the highway.then it would totally stop. 2nd time it did the same thing except oil pressure light came on saying pressure too low and it stopped right there in the middle of the street. Now the oil pressure light comes on every time I drive it. I'm afraid it will stop in the middle of the highway again.”
NHTSA complaint #11378136, filed 2020-12, 87,530 miles“On july 9th I was driving down the highway 495 south in massachusetts when all of the suddenly my car lost power totally shut down and went into neutral. I had a very extremely hard to moving over to the side of the highway, when all of the sudden the car started smoking and blew up on the side of the highway. I barely made it out of the car. I have video of the car engulfed in flames”
NHTSA complaint #11011942, filed 2017-08, 90,000 miles“My car has approx 78000 miles on it. I am the original owner. Car has been maintained routinely at Bmw dealers at all the recommended time marks by the manufacture. Recently, my car stalled while I was driving on the freeway, and had to be towed to the Bmw dealership. After 1 week of running diagnostic tests, I was informed that the timing chain has broken, and pieces from the chain flew into the engine and completely ruined it.”
NHTSA complaint #10954592, filed 2017-02, 78,000 miles“Earlier this year while driving my 2013 Bmw X3 on the highway it broke down with little warning. Fortunately I was able to get to an exit ramp before my car completely failed. After having it flat bedded to a mechanic who had to push the vehicle into the shop they verified that the vehicle would crank over and not start. It was relatively clear from the sound the engine was making during the starter engagement that the camshaft timing was off. The valve cover was removed and the mechanic verified that the timing was indeed off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005332, filed 2017-07, 100,000 milesRelated 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 2013 BMW X3
147 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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