2016 BMW X3 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2016 BMW X3, 2% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,650 miles.
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.
“Bmw tech looked tires over and found rear tires worn through inner edge to the point that it appears only the inner layer of rubber is holding the tire together. Full separation between the sidewall and face of the tire on both rear tires in some spots. Rear tires are dangerous and should not be used on the road or highway until replaced. The car has only 36,000 miles and the rest of the tire has tread. We feel this is well beyond normal wear and it appears that is a defect. I've attached pictures of the 2 rear tires.”
NHTSA complaint #11082125, filed 2018-03, 36,000 miles“Tire is a run flat type of tire and the wear of all four tires was severe on the inside of tire while tread across the rest of the tire was still satisfactory. Rear tire tread started separating and the vehicle had to be taken off the road due to the severity of the tread separation. Continued operation of the vehicle would have resulted in complete destruction of the tire and loss of control of the vehicle internet research indicates this to be a common problem with this vehicle and the manufacturer refuses to recognize the danger to the public.”
NHTSA complaint #11032860, filed 2017-10, 27,299 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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