2013 BMW X3 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2013 BMW X3, 1% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,000 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.
“2013 Bmw X3. Consumer writes in regards to position of front seat head restraints. The consumer stated the postion of the head restraints were uncomfortable and painful. Updated 11/06/2017”
NHTSA complaint #11041230, filed 2017-11Related service bulletins
- 10247574Dec 15, 2023A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the driverâÂÂs and/or the passengerâÂÂs front…
- 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…
- 10153640Jan 1, 2019FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SPORADIC MOVEMENT. Occasional stopping of seat adjustability movement in the driver and front passenger seats when occupied.
- 10145298Jun 1, 2018MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 14% |
| 2006 | 42 | 29% |
| 2005 | 48 | 47% |
| 2004 | 33 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW X3
147 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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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