2014 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 BMW X3, 10% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Our parked Bmw X3 was in our driveway turned off when it suddenly burst into flames and also caught our house on fire and our neighbors house. There is currently no recall on this year and model. No engine lights were on and we regularly service our car only with certified Bmw mechanics. The car is completely burnt to the ground. After further research this is not the first time the X3 has caught on fire and burnt down someone's home and yet no recall and Bmw has yet to take responsibility. We have everything on our security cameras.”
NHTSA complaint #11353777, filed 2020-09, 60,000 miles“1) at 14k miles, the transmission transfer case failed. Local Bmw service shop replaced the case to resolve the issue. I was surprised by this issue at this low mileage as I have been driving many cars for past 25+ years, but never had such problems. 2) in last week of jan , my car engine completely stopped and car came off drive mode while I was driving my car on highway. Fortunately, there was none behind my car and I was able to safely stop my car with the emergency lights on. Car would not go in drive mode until I had stopped engine completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10825713, filed 2016-02, 17,000 miles“When starting the car daily there is a large amount of blue smoke coming from the passenger side exhaust pipe only. Research shows and Bmw confirms that this is due to a faulty oil line hat is the cause and can also effect the turbo charge. My question is that his is the exact same oil line in other Bmw vehicles that have been recalled with the exact same problem, then why is this model with the exact same parr &problem not part of the emissions reduction recalls when it doing the identical same thing. On cold mornings forget about it. The smoke is so dense that it covers the whole block. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289785, filed 2019-12, 90,000 miles“My car has a water pump recall and BMW notified me on August 13. BMW said they will send a letter out to take my car in to service by October 4th 2024. I called BMW and they sent a letter out saying they still don't have a remedy for my car yet. It's been 5 months and still haven't fixed my car yet and when I call they still don't have an answer. I am highly upset. It shouldn't take this long.”
NHTSA complaint #11628412, filed 2024-12“Several warning lights flashed on and off while driving. My display/computer turned off and rebooted while driving. A day or two later the electric rear hatch stopped working. I opened the cover in the back where the spare is, and found several inches of water (4-5) in the well. I called the dealer first thing since it was a frightening thought thinking the car may blow up or trigger the airbag making me (or whoever is driving the car) crash into someone else. To my surprise there was no warning or recall on the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11580271, filed 2024-03Related 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 2014 BMW X3
30 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
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 29, 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