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2018 BMW X3 Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
7%of 76 total for the year
Median mileage
14,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 BMW X3, 7% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The vehicle was moving and when I tried to stop because the car in front of me stopped. My car had a brake failure and caused an accident. Abs and/or the collusion deterrent system engaged to avoid this accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11071958, filed 2018-02, 2,000 miles

“I was parking when I totally lost control of my car. I could not steer it and I could not break. I went left while I was attempting to brake but I had no brakes. I attempted to go straight and hit one parked car. Then I went right and damaged another car then the car hit a 3 car. Then the car stopped. I receive a Bmw assist message regarding having an accident then the screen went dead. I was parking my car. Few weeks before I received the following message: chassis stabilization problems. You can continue driving but take your car to the dealer ( something like that). …”

NHTSA complaint #11290747, filed 2019-12, 62,500 miles

“Traveling east bound through an alley in order to make a right turn onto a south-north running city street. Brake was first applied approximately two-car length (distance wise) before the intersection. I noticed the vehicle was acting funny: instead of slowly coming to a stop, it picked up speed. I felt as if something was disengaged and the car was flying off without gravity. I hit the brake again as the car was dashing into the intersection. The vehicle was again accelerated on its own, completely out of control. At that moment a trash truck was traveling south bound. …”

NHTSA complaint #11165428, filed 2019-01, 4,463 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed; however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to steer the vehicle into a gas station before the vehicle came to a complete stop. Car’s computer failed to indicate there were any hazardous issues nor dangerous concerns. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with brake master cylinder failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11469022, filed 2022-06, 50,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026314%
202525%
202425%
202256%
202165%
202022%
2019127%
201857%
20171213%
20161012%
201588%
20141113%
2013198%
2012512%
201144%
200915%
200823%
200711%
200611%
200522%
200432%

Other parts of the 2018 BMW X3

Electrical system
22 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology