2013 BMW X3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 BMW X3, 0% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,200 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10218413Jul 1, 2022BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 28, 2022) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 1, 2022 and March 8, 2022 because the…
- 10166229Sep 1, 2019Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.g…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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