2019 BMW X3 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 27%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 BMW X3, 27% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,400 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The speedometer is inaccurate. Bmw told me that they have a directive which states that it is normal for a speedometer to be off by up to 7mph. They told me it is impossible to recalibrate. I do not know my true speed which is dangerous and makes it difficult to know if I am driving within posted limits. It also adds false mileage to my vehicle as it always indicates a speed higher than I am actually maintaining.”
NHTSA complaint #11338358, filed 2020-07, 9,000 miles“I'm having issues with the SUV's hatch door opening on it's own. I've owned the car since feb 2019. Twice it has opened on its own while parked. Yesterday morning, it opened while I was driving in slow traffic on a very busy road during rush hour, and I had a lot of things in the trunk. The hatch would not close with the button on the armrest, nor with the key fob. I had to pull over and get out, and close it by pressing the button on the hatch door itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11228884, filed 2019-07, 9,000 miles“The issue is becoming more systemic and occurs more often. Issue is as follows: 1) while driving, digital instrumentation will go completely blank for a period of time. This includes speedometer, tachometer, clock, cruise control information. Basically, anything that is on the screen disappears. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289192, filed 2019-12, 6,500 miles“Tail gate opens randomly when car is parked and stationary. Tail gate has also opened when traveling at a low speed (under 30 MPH). Issue has happened multiple times since purchase of vehicle. Returned to dealer to address issue but was told there was no issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11243130, filed 2019-08, 10 miles“Automatic braking spontaneously activated without cause. Happened 2 times. Most recent incident caused injuries to the driver and almost caused a severe accident. This is a full stop from approximately 40 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11268819, filed 2019-10, 3,900 milesRelated recalls
- 20V152000Mar 18, 2020BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles…Covers: BMW X3 2018–2020, X4 2019–2020
- 19V291000Apr 10, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have…Covers: BMW X3 2019, X4 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11017100Apr 9, 2025The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false…
- 11017099Apr 9, 2025The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false…
- 10250374Feb 16, 2024An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when…
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10249032Jan 5, 2024The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂHU-H…
- 10239611Jun 1, 2023Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam…
- 10239599Jun 1, 2023With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in…
- 10238091May 1, 2023BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The…
- 10238090May 1, 2023After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 14% |
| 2025 | 15 | 39% |
| 2024 | 13 | 31% |
| 2023 | 3 | 20% |
| 2022 | 18 | 21% |
| 2021 | 34 | 30% |
| 2020 | 35 | 32% |
| 2019 | 47 | 27% |
| 2018 | 22 | 29% |
| 2017 | 30 | 33% |
| 2016 | 23 | 28% |
| 2015 | 22 | 21% |
| 2014 | 30 | 35% |
| 2013 | 29 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 22 | 19% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 5 | 26% |
| 2008 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 10% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 17% |
| 2004 | 18 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X3
43 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsBrakes
12 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 28, 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