2019 BMW X3 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2019 BMW X3, 2% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 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“Subject: Rear Differential Mount Failure and Driveshaft Breakage — Sudden Loss of Vehicle Control at Highway Speed Complaint Summary: While driving at highway speed, I experienced a sudden and extremely loud bang from the rear of the vehicle. Immediately afterward, I lost complete control of the rear end, accompanied by violent clanking and grinding noises from the driveline area. The gearbox then stalled, leaving the vehicle disabled in the middle of the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11695243, filed 2025-10“On May 20, 2022 at around 10 AM. I pulled into my work parking lot. I proceeded to park the car in front of the main building. I put the car on park but the car accelerated on its own at high speed. It curved around the bushes yanking them out and then smashed into the building. The airbags opened. I called 911 for help. Ambulance took me to a hospital nearby. I lost a lot of blood due to a large cut in my mouth. I had some other minor injuries including a fracture in my sternum and nose.”
NHTSA complaint #11472104, filed 2022-07“The digital speedometer reads in kilometers per hour, instead of miles per hour, so I do not know how fast I am going. A couple of months ago, Bmw issued a recall related to the reverse camera on the 2019 X3. To repair this recall, the software in the car had to be upgraded. After the dealership repaired the recall issue and upgraded the software, the digital speedometer malfunctioned. The speedometer defaulted to kilometers per hour every time I started the car. It would not stay on miles per hour. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280429, filed 2019-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 5% |
| 2012 | 6 | 14% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
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 31, 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