2017 BMW X3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,861miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 BMW X3, 7% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,861 miles. 2 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.
“I was stopped at a traffic light and without warning the car accelerated. I sideswiped the car in front of me and proceed to cross a 4 lane highway. I tried to stop but kept going , jumped a curb got on a grassy area did a 360 to a road jumped back on the grass and came to rest in some bushes and wire fence. Damage to drivers side front end. Ihave pictures in my phone, but don't know how to attach them to this form?”
NHTSA complaint #11270125, filed 2019-10, 25,722 miles“August 19, 2017 I pulled into my driveway at a very low speed and applied the brakes to park. The car aggressively accelerated even though my foot was on the brake. The car went through my neighbors fences and it finally stopped between two garages behind my property on the next street. I could not open the doors or windows for a minute or two. I do not feel safe driving this car again.”
NHTSA complaint #11018637, filed 2017-08, 2,700 miles“The sunroof water drains back up and causes water to pool in the cargo area where electronic components are stored (wheel well like area) which causes an alarm to go off and hatchback malfunctions. My previous X3 had hatchback issues too. Bmw states the frame that sun roof sits in is cracked but not caused by user behavior.”
NHTSA complaint #11374828, filed 2020-11, 53,000 miles“My BMW is signaling “Secure vehicle against rolling” notification when put in reverse. The Mechanics are saying that BMWS e springs are defected. Very dangerous for me and my children.”
NHTSA complaint #11534380, filed 2023-07Related service bulletins
- 11030320Mar 25, 2026It has been established that the water drain in the right front end area is inadequate. Water at the right front end may not drain off properly. This can result in various Check…
- 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.
- 10249024Jan 8, 2024This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in…
- 10244239Oct 18, 2023This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- 10242879Sep 12, 2023A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are…
- 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…
- 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.
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 2017 BMW X3
30 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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