2016 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 BMW X3, 16% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“It had been raining in my area the week of 4/16/2021. On the evening of 4/16/2021 my rear hatch control and rear hatch alarm started malfunctioning. I discovered water had gotten into the electrical compartment in the rear hatch. I brought my SUV to the shop/dealer for repair and was told the sunroof frame was cracked allowing water penetration from the headliner to the rear hatch causing the hatch control unit to malfunction. My vehicle has never been involved in an accident and I have never stored or transported anything on my roof. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415249, filed 2021-05, 81,448 miles“The rear hatch came down without warning while I was loading items into the back cargo space. This is the second incident. The same thing happened 2 or 3 weeks earlier. At that time Bmw ran diagnostics and found nothing wrong. I plan to report this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10736180, filed 2015-07, 1,050 miles“May 31, while slowing to enter a toll booth, engine started revving uncontrollably, maintaining excessive speed. I braked hard and vehicle stopped in time to avoid a collision. Vehicle operated normally thereafter until august 27, when, stopped at a traffic light on a highway, engine again started revving, ranging from about 3500 to 4000 RPM. I shifted to park and engine immediately revved up to over 7000, in red zone of tachometer. Revving stopped after a minute or so and vehicle operated normally. The next day, I had vehicle towed to Bmw rockville. …”
NHTSA complaint #11024588, filed 2017-09, 11,000 miles“When at a stop (light or stop sign), transmission switches to park from drive. Does not happen in sport mode just standard and econo. This problem occurs intermittently with no known trend when or why occurring. This problem presents a safety risk to both the occupants and other drivers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219776, filed 2019-06, 30,000 miles“Exploding sunroof. Happened without impact, on freeway, no nearby overpass and nothing traveling towards vehicle. Sounded and felt like a bomb was going off, which could have but fortunately did not cause me to lose control of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11104512, filed 2018-06, 44,000 milesRelated 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 2016 BMW X3
23 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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