2016 BMW X3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 BMW X3, 2% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“2016 Bmw X3 xdrive28 I I pulled into a friend's driveway and applied the brakes approximately 2 feet from the closed garage door. My car leapt into the side of the house, then careened into the garage door. The car accelerated with such force that both airbags were deployed. I am sure that I did not hit the accelerator by accident. At the close proximity to the garage I could not have accelerated to cause such a violent crash that deployed the airbags. My car was declared a total loss . This was one of the more frightening experiences of my life. It all happened in a split second. …”
NHTSA complaint #11035564, filed 2017-10, 14,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253326Apr 4, 2024While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
- 10244239Oct 18, 2023This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- 10224186Aug 1, 2022Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille…
- 10166232Sep 1, 2019RATTLE/POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA: There are two related but separate complaints (only one may be present at a time) during driving especially on uneven surfaces. Clicking noises…
- 10161576May 1, 2019Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018…
- 10152667Nov 1, 2018RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the…
- 10145297Jun 1, 2018SERVICE ACTION: REAR SIDE WINDOW: Both rear side fixed windows need to be replaced due to incorrect glue application, this may cause a water leak.
- 10143566May 1, 2018DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED WITH COMFORT ACCESS: One or more doors are unable to be opened from the outside of the vehicle using the Comfort Access System.
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10136729Nov 1, 2017WATER LEAK NEAR ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD): Dampness is noticed on the roof liner near the Roof Function Center and/or the hands free microphone.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 20% |
| 2022 | 12 | 14% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 31 | 18% |
| 2018 | 9 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW X3
23 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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