2019 BMW X3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 18%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 BMW X3, 18% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 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.
“My 2019 Bmw X3 with comfort access option package will open the hatch without any input from me. This has happened 4 times now and all when locked with the key in my pocket and I was well over 100 feet away. This can injure people/kids in parking lots or cause damage to my garage or hatch. Some people have reported online that this has happened whilst driving!”
NHTSA complaint #11412910, filed 2021-04, 8,000 miles“The panoramic sunroof exploded with the vehicle stop and we inside. The glass broken pieces fell on the cover that was luckily closed. The sun roof had a hole in the middle. The auto dealer provide an estimate of $7,900 for the repair and told us to claim the insurance. We understand this represent a defect in the sun roof and should be covered by the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11361316, filed 2020-09, 8,400 miles“I was driving and had just entered into hwy. I was traveling approx 45-50mph. There were no other vehicles around, when I suddenly began hearing a popping or clicking sound, followed by what sounded like an explosion. I could hear glass shattering above my head, but was protected from injury because the sunroof shade was closed. I slowed down and pulled off the hwy at the next exit ramp, got out of the vehicle to inspect and saw a huge gaping hole in the sunroof.”
NHTSA complaint #11288182, filed 2019-12, 22,000 miles“The tailgate opened by itself while I was driving on the highway. I had a short local driving before entering the highway. About 5 mins in the highway at around 60 MPH, the tailgate opened by itself. The car felt very noisy and hard to control (I was on a windy highway). I had to exist the highway, stop on a local street, and close the trunk. The same random opening also happened once in my garage while the car was parked and locked, a week ago. With two random opening happened in one week, I am afraid of driving it. You never know when the tailgate will suddenly open again.”
NHTSA complaint #11181661, filed 2019-02, 1,200 miles“The tailgate opens on its own. This happens without the key fob being near a person or anything pressing on it. This is a serious safety issue and Bmw dealers will not fix it, if they do not see it in person. So, far this has occurred several times while the vehicle was parked in a driveway or in a parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11203708, filed 2019-04, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V764000Oct 15, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail…Covers: BMW X3 2018–2022
- 24V534000Jul 17, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo…Covers: BMW X3 2018–2023
Related service bulletins
- 11036453Aug 28, 2026BMW Notice of the Court’s Final Approval for Shark-Fin Antenna Settlement (X3, X4, X5, X6, X7)
- 11036388Aug 25, 2026Rear Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Sealing Issue
- 11033030May 21, 2026SHARK FIN ROOF ANTENNA SEALING SETTLEMENT Extended Warranty
- 10253326Apr 4, 2024While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
- 10249024Jan 8, 2024This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in…
- 10244239Oct 18, 2023This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- 10242879Sep 12, 2023A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are…
- 10242699Aug 1, 2023?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area (A pillar). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat, even surface…
- 10242696Aug 1, 2023?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.
- 10242692Aug 1, 2023While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 20% |
| 2022 | 12 | 14% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 31 | 18% |
| 2018 | 9 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X3
47 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsEngine
35 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology