2013 BMW X3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 970miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 BMW X3, 1% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 970 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.
“On february of 2013 while I was backing out of a parking lot, the rear windshield wiper started by itself and sprayed all the wash fluid until the tank drained and kept making a loud noise (audible from inside and outside of the car) even after I turned off the car engine. I took the car to a dealer and I was told the problem is due to faulty junction box. It took them two weeks to get a new junction box & replace it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564564, filed 2014-02, 1,200 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Bmw X3. The contact stated that the rear windshield wiper would not stop and it drained the electrical system. The dealer stated that there were parts sent out to correct this failure but that the manufacturer was still looking into correcting the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 740.”
NHTSA complaint #10509834, filed 2013-04, 740 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10244239Oct 18, 2023This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- 10225114Sep 1, 2022The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
- 10166384Sep 1, 2019RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: There is a rattle noise present from the area of the sunroof most commonly when driving over rough road surfaces.
- 10149535Oct 1, 2018SUNROOF REPAIR KIT COMPONENTS. Based on feedback from technicians, it can be difficult to identify the individual components included with sunroof repair kits. In some cases…
- 10150895Sep 1, 2018THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES. The instrument cluster displays various check control messages. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS CHECK…
- 10146837Sep 1, 2016WASHER FLUID LEAKS FROM THE HEADLIGHT WASHER JETS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 14 16 dated August 2016.. Washer fluid leaks from the headlight cleaning…
- 10151315May 1, 2016Passenger Side Mirror Dimming Feature Operational Change. INFORMATION The automatically dimming exterior mirror function on the passenger's side has been deleted from the Option…
- 10151014Jan 1, 2016The Instrument Cluster Displays Various Check Control Messages. This includes messages for the PDC (Park Distance Control), DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) and windshield washer…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 23% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
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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