2019 BMW X3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 BMW X3, 3% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“When driving on a sunny day on occasion the sun is reflected from the head up display unit into the driver's eyes or field of vision causing a distraction and difficulty seeing the traffic ahead. The attached picture was taken while the vehicle was stationary in the driveway, but typical of the event when driving 70 MPH on an interstate highway. The sun reflection is shown both at the head up unit and on the windshield (positioned near the front of the hood between the actual head up display and the head up unit) heading towards the driver's head. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182646, filed 2019-02, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at 42 MPH, the sunroof exploded without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,578.”
NHTSA complaint #11505345, filed 2023-02, 41,578 miles“The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 46 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The following day the contact discovered that the glass sunroof had exploded and there was a hole in the sunroof glass. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that during the failure, the temperature was extremely cold and the heater inside the cabin of the vehicle was activated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11635299, filed 2025-01, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10250374Feb 16, 2024An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when…
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10244239Oct 18, 2023This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- 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.
- 10238080May 1, 2023Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. That one provides an imprecise…
- 10238077May 1, 2023Upon opening or closing (i.e., folding in or out) the exterior mirror assembly, a creaking sound is heard from either the driver and/or passenger side.
- 10236229Apr 1, 2023Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller.
- 10227558Oct 1, 2022After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
- 10227551Oct 1, 2022Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. That one provides an imprecise…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 23% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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