2015 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 BMW X3, 12% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“This morning around 10am central time while I am driving the vehicle straight on a city street at about 10mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated by itself. I immediately hit the brake hardest trying to stop it. Thanks god, it stopped. Fortunately, nothing closer in front of my vehicle, no one got hurt. But I like to report it and want to know if this is a known issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11000881, filed 2017-06, 1 miles“I was about to park in a parking lot, driving slowly and carefully between two parked cars. As I very gently put my foot on the brake to stop, the car jolted intensely and did not stop. I then pressed on the brake pedal harder but the vehicle accelerated to a very fast speed. I drove through some large plants and went over a side walk and made a sharp turn to avoid a large building in front of me. I then drove through the parking lot, maneuvering around parked cars, buildings and other objects while the car was speeding up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289168, filed 2019-12, 60,983 miles“It was in the morning and I was driving out of my townhouse neighborhood. I wasn't driving fast maybe 10-15 when I approached the the stop sign. I started to slow down but my car wasn't slowing down so I pressed the brakes as hard as I could. The car revved up and accelerated with force out into the cross street. Thankfully there wasn't a car coming or I would of been in an accident. I continued to drive a few miles very slowly. I was all shook up and confused as to what just happened.I called Bmw to tell them and make a appointment to bring the car in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079066, filed 2018-03, 32,000 miles“I bought 4 new tires. They were balanced at Sam's Club when I purchased them. Then i went to get the alignment done the next day and they said my tie-rods were shot. Just the front...not the back. I have not had an accident or incident yet but I am concerned. My car has 83,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11439622, filed 2021-11“Nhsta database is saying our vehicle has an active isofix bracket recall (16v333) but every time we try to schedule with Bmw, the dealer informs us that our vehicle is not affected. I am a service member living overseas and will not be allowed to ship my car until the active recall is resolved but the manufacturer is telling us that there is nothing to fix. How do we resolve so that we may ship our car?”
NHTSA complaint #11060859, filed 2018-01Related 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 | 6% |
| 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 2015 BMW X3
29 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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