2017 BMW X3 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 BMW X3, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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.
“Engine seized at 65mph highway speeds during commute to work on busy boston highway. Narrowly avoided several collisions as vehicle coasted to stop. Vehicle was purchased new from a Bmw dealer three weeks ago and has less than 2,000 miles on it. Dealer advises an oversized bearing was found in the engine causing it to overheat and seize . Engine requires replacement. Transmission, transfer case, electronics and cooling system damage are suspected by the dealer tech and will require monitoring.”
NHTSA complaint #11006636, filed 2017-07, 1,800 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Bmw X3. The contact was attempting to stop at a stop sign and pressed down on the brake pedal but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle hit another vehicle stopped in front at the stop sign. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle hit the back bumper of the other vehicle at 5 MPH. There was no visible damage with only the license plate being torn off. The dealer and manufacturer had not yet been called. The other person filed a claim with the contact's insurance company. The failure mileage was 16,420.”
NHTSA complaint #11351413, filed 2020-08, 16,420 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151333May 1, 2016"""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 5% |
| 2012 | 6 | 14% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 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 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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