2019 BMW X3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 BMW X3, 7% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,800 miles. 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.
“My car has been at the Bmw dealership twice for these incidents. The incidents have happened a total of 4 times. The first time, I was driving about 45 miles per hour along the city street, woodruff ave in long beach. It was a sunny day and there were no other cars around me when the car suddenly starts beeping and dash blinks and then car slams on brakes automatically until it comes to a stop. I am not sure what caused the problem but I think it may be the sensors for the automatic collision braking system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375995, filed 2020-11, 7,800 miles“Was driving in the city about 40mph, and automatic braking system engaged but there was no hazard. No car near by in front, back, or both sides. This happened 2/26/20 around 10am pt took car to dealership. They claimed the car was dirty on windshield and is the only possible reason. Claimed they were not able to recreate the issue”
NHTSA complaint #11312051, filed 2020-02, 3,799 miles“Automatic emergency braking system activated without cause. There was no vehicle or other object in front of my vehicle nevertheless the brakes were automatically employed suddenly slowing the car. Speed at time of the event was approximately 50-60 MPH. There was a warning signal and dashboard icon for the aeb system.”
NHTSA complaint #11205139, filed 2019-05, 4,600 miles“While driving home january 11, 2020 at approximately 8:30 pm on a main street thankfully in very little traffic, while proceeding to travel through a traffic controlled intersection at approximately 50 MPH the automatic emergency braking system activated. This is the third time that this has happened to me and if it had been a day/night with normal heavy traffic, the possibility of a rear end collision would have been great. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298638, filed 2020-01, 20,977 miles“While driving on a busy city street in moving traffic the automatic emergency braking system activated without cause. The vehicle was travelling at approximately 50 MPH without another vehicle or obstacle near the vehicle. This caused the vehicle to suddenly pitch forward, throwing the driver forward with the forceful more while simultaneously making a high pitched screeching sound and flashing a dashboard icon. This has happened on two separate occasions, 12/02/19 and again on 12/11/19.”
NHTSA complaint #11290643, filed 2019-12, 19,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V453000Jul 6, 2018BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The…Covers: BMW X3 2018–2019, X4 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11017504Apr 30, 2025The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This appliesonly to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the…
- 10238072May 1, 2023Brake squeak may occur with cold brakes and driving slowly or reversing
- 10194298Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 14% |
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 5 | 6% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 12 | 13% |
| 2016 | 10 | 12% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 11 | 13% |
| 2013 | 19 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X3
47 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 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 31, 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