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2019 BMW X3 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 171 total for the year
Median mileage
84,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 BMW X3, 4% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.

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 the carbon monoxide detector sounded an alarm from the living room. The contact stated that her husband was unable to turn off the carbon monoxide alarm and called the Fire Department. The Fire Department arrived and determined that the vehicle, which had been parked in the garage of the residence, had experienced a thermal event in the engine compartment. …”

NHTSA complaint #11643303, filed 2025-02, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a message was displayed to “Stop Driving and Allow Engine to Cool Down”. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11609681, filed 2024-08, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The contact added coolant to the reservoir. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was needed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact mentioned she was concerned about a vehicle fire. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11514472, filed 2023-03, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for maintenance, the technician discovered an active coolant leak coming from the coolant expansion tank. The mechanic stated that the leak was caused by excessive system pressure stressing the factory plastic tank. The mechanic informed the contact that if the issue was not resolved, the failure might become a major coolant leak into the engine, and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the leak was coming from several areas. …”

NHTSA complaint #11759410, filed 2026-08, 69,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that while performing a visual inspection of the vehicle, she noticed that the engine oil was leaking from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 11-02-20. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11573383, filed 2024-02, 100,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202011%
201974%
201845%
20172224%
20161822%
20151514%
20141922%
2013136%
201225%
20112421%
20101444%
2009316%
20081523%
20071616%
200643%
200533%
2004118%

Other parts of the 2019 BMW X3

Electrical system
47 complaints
Other or unknown
43 complaints
Engine
35 complaints
Body and structure
31 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
13 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Fuel 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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