2018 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 16%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 BMW X3, 16% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“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“The trunk opens randomly both while parked and moving. Sometimes while driving at low speeds. I often find the trunk open in the parking lot after locking it. Also, the alarm will go off while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11318853, filed 2020-03, 100 miles“The blind spot detection does not work on the passenger side. When passing a vehicule that is in the right lane the detection light in the passenger mirror only comes on about 30-40 % of the time. Even when passing a large truck. This means you do not have knowledge of the location of a vehicule as it passes into your blind spot or when ample space in available to return to the right lane after passing. Also if a vehicule approaches from behind on your passenger side you are not aware it's in your bind spot. My dealer in charlottesville va. …”
NHTSA complaint #11096725, filed 2018-05, 20 miles“I was driving car on clear roadway and received a warning to go to service. I smelled burning and saw smoke coming from front hood. Got onto shoulder, got out of car and flames started - falling to ground first and then entire engine was consumed.”
NHTSA complaint #11628538, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 11008994Oct 11, 2024Delivery stop: rear cargo rails
- 10236229Apr 1, 2023Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller.
- 10227572Oct 1, 2022Service Action: Retrofit Satellite Radio. The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
- 10227571Oct 1, 2022The seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing is separating from the vehicle.
- 10227566Oct 1, 2022After programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the…
- 10225128Sep 1, 2022Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
- 10206692Dec 1, 2021The SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 21 | 24% |
| 2021 | 26 | 23% |
| 2020 | 17 | 15% |
| 2019 | 43 | 25% |
| 2018 | 12 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 10% |
| 2016 | 13 | 16% |
| 2015 | 13 | 12% |
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 7 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 12% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 BMW X3
22 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology