2014 BMW X3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,659miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 BMW X3, 13% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,659 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Driving on 3 lane road traveling approx 20-30 miles per hr cars ahead of me stopped and I applied the breaks and nothing happened, car kept going and I hit the car in front of me. Seemed like the car didn't even slow down.”
NHTSA complaint #11133332, filed 2018-10, 38,318 miles“It's winter I was wearing ight ll bean boots. Came to a stop sign put right foot on the brake pressed on the brake to stop and the car accelerated the harder I pressed the more it wanted to accelerate.I realized that the accelerator and brake pedal are close together and at the approximate same hight from the floor. I purchased this car yesterday. I called the dealership I purchased it from as I had another issue with the finance papers, I had also sent them a email explaining what happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690465, filed 2015-02, 15,565 miles“While driving at highway speed, my vehicle began to drag and slow down, I had to apply more on the gas pedal to keep it going. It scared me very much. I took it to my shop where they diagnosed a bad ABS pump, they also told me they had done several of these pumps on the same vehicles. I hope this helps, something needs to be done.”
NHTSA complaint #11614924, filed 2024-09“On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in speed on its own. Employees/repairmen test drove the vehicle, scanned the codes and the concern was not duplicated. On January 14, 2024, when slowing to park this vehicle, it suddenly raced forward, causing driver to hit a post. I have this documentation. Vehicle was totaled (at loss to me). I need some remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #11569122, filed 2024-01“I purchased a vehicle in good faith from Bmw on 12/23/2019 what I thought would be a great christmas present, for myself. Little did I know I was buying a road hazard. In less than two months a tire light came on, I took the vehicle a guy a the service desk reset the light it never went off I then took the vehicle again to have it looked at and I was told it was a $4600 repair. I was totally taken aback. I advised the dealership that I would not pay for a problem that was clearly there when I purchased the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317184, filed 2020-03Related recalls
- 14V627000Oct 7, 2014BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan…Covers: BMW X3 2013–2014, 328I 2012–2014, 320I 2012–2014 +4 more
- 13V454000Sep 26, 2013BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports…Covers: BMW X3 2013–2014, 328I 2012–2014, 320I 2012–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10178996Jul 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must…
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10174009Apr 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from…
- 10146906Oct 1, 2016KAFAS CAMERA-BASED ASSISTANCE SYSTEM LIMITS. INFORMATION The situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: Dirty windshield Incomplete…
- 10146892Oct 1, 2016CBS BRAKE PAD CALCULATION AND CORRECTION. When a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 14% |
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 5 | 6% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 12 | 13% |
| 2016 | 10 | 12% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 11 | 13% |
| 2013 | 19 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW X3
30 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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