2019 BMW X3 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2019 BMW X3, 3% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message Driving Assistance Reduced and Pedestrian Warning not Working was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH in stop and go traffic, the Collision Warning feature failed to function as intended. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was not working as intended. …”
NHTSA complaint #11642553, filed 2025-02, 62,000 miles“Starting in July/August 2025, my 2019 BMW X3 (G01) suffered a total failure of multiple safety-critical systems, including the Emergency Call (eCall) system, the rearview camera, and frontal collision/pedestrian alert sensors. These failures were accompanied by a persistent Emergency Call System Malfunction warning on the dashboard. BMW Service Information Bulletin SIB 65 12 22 acknowledges a manufacturing defect where the roof-mounted antenna housing seal was not optimal, leading to water ingress. …”
NHTSA complaint #11711955, filed 2026-01Related recalls
- 21V096000Feb 19, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5…Covers: BMW X3 2019–2021, X4 2019–2021, X5 2019–2021 +17 more
- 19V684000Sep 27, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3…Covers: BMW X3 2018–2020, 530I 2018–2020, M550I 2018–2020 +19 more
Related service bulletins
- 10214254Feb 1, 2022In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how…
- 10205615Nov 1, 2021???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging that takes place in that range may result in incorrect detection of a…
- 10190867Mar 1, 2021TOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID).
- 10190864Mar 1, 2021WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM FRESH AIR INLET (ENGINE COMPARTMENT): A whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right…
- 10184595Nov 1, 2020TOP VIEW CAMERA: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line…
- 10184594Nov 1, 2020SURROUND VIEW - PARKING VIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY: After programming and shifting into reverse, there may be various sporadic concerns regarding the rearview camera and…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X3
47 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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