2020 BMW X3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 110 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 brakes of the 2020 BMW X3, 2% of the 110 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.
“Trying to come to a redlight stop at about 35mph. Brakes stopped working and engine started revving really high by itself while trying to stop. Almost slammed into the car in front. Could not reproduce the problem and have no idea what is going on. The car also has all the safety features to prevent hitting something but did not work. Luckily the car in front moved forward to avoid the collision. Turned car off and back on to try to reset the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11550690, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 11017504Apr 30, 2025The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This appliesonly to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the…
- 10238072May 1, 2023Brake squeak may occur with cold brakes and driving slowly or reversing
- 10203336Sep 1, 2021Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed…
- 10201141Jul 1, 2021Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed…
- 10194298Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 14% |
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 5 | 6% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 12 | 13% |
| 2016 | 10 | 12% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 11 | 13% |
| 2013 | 19 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 BMW X3
35 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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