2019 BMW X3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 BMW X3, 1% of the 171 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I was driving in my bmw x3 going about 35 miles an hour and hit a small pothole next thing I know is I got a flat tire when I pulled over the perch plate on the strut had slipped down and hit the tire causing it to blow out and now I'm stuck having to replace the entire strut assembly”
NHTSA complaint #11755647, filed 2026-08“I am reporting a manufacturing defect on BMW vehicles, specifically the 2019 BMW X3 with fewer than 40k miles. According to a vehicle inspection conducted at a BMW dealership on Saturday November 22, 2025, the motor mounts are collapsed. Potential risks are excessive engine vibrations that could cause loss of control while driving, to engine components to fall off the ground while driving. It’s dubious that BMW dealers “discovered “ this issue after the vehicle warranty expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11701838, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 10252033Mar 14, 2024During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.
- 10249016Jan 9, 2024With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See…
- 10242690Aug 1, 2023?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.
- 10218413Jul 1, 2022BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 28, 2022) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 1, 2022 and March 8, 2022 because the…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X3
47 complaintsOther or unknown
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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