2019 BMW X3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 25%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2019 BMW X3, 25% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car was bought brand new in jan 2019 and since buying there were 3 incidents of windshield damages all 3 times by chips hitting the glass. 2 times it was replaced by the oem glass, however I am worried about safety, it appears that this car's glass is more fragile than others. I have also owned other cars and drive on same road under same condition, however this has never happened with any other class. I would be interested if new Bmw x3s are more prone for windshield related damages”
NHTSA complaint #11282723, filed 2019-11, 9,000 miles“We previously had an issue with this vehicle where the dashboard gauges were shifting a few inches to the left and lost visibility to the speedometer. This was resolved after a few visits with the gauge cluster being replaced. We are now having an issue where occasionally the dashboard gauge cluster will go completely blank for a few seconds. The idrive components remain on during this time. It's difficult to take a picture, as it only occurs while driving. There does not seem to be any consistency to when this occurs, but it does not happen when stationary. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399252, filed 2021-03, 23,332 miles“I purchased a new 2019 Bmw X3 xdrive 30i midsize SUV on august 31, 2019. I specifically chose the driver assist option that includes both lane departure and blind spot warning features. Upon testing to verify that these features were functioning properly, I discovered that the steering wheel vibration warning feature did not work. No vibration at all was detected whenever I changed lanes even though I set the desired vibration level to the highest setting and I was very careful to drive at a speed, 50 MPH, for which the feature should be active. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255435, filed 2019-09, 2,500 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“Frontal collision detection either does not work or is giving false alarms. It dies not warn when the vehicle in front is in close proximity as it is designed to do so. At random times it will give a false notification. This is more prevalent if the vehicle is at a steep angle.”
NHTSA complaint #11307026, filed 2020-02, 10,000 milesRelated 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…
- 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 | 20 | 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 2019 BMW X3
47 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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