2022 BMW X3 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2022 BMW X3, 3% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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.
“instrument cluster sporadically working. front collision and lane departure not working when the cluster isn't working. unable to judge speed accurately, Yes problem has been reproduced by Sandy Sansing BMW in Pensacola FL.no the part hasn't been inspected.no other warmings but have had warnings since that the driver assistance restricted. Frontal collision warning, pedestrian warning . I have been given a time frame to fix this as completly unknow- forcing me to drive this car without working instruments.”
NHTSA complaint #11469018, filed 2022-06“Limpmode: Life Threatening failure of vehicle shutting down accelerating in heavy traffic in speeds over 70 mph. On 9 Nov 22 I was driving on interstate to take my wife to her radiation appointment. Within 1 mile of exit, traveling in far-right lane in 4 lanes of heavy traffic with an additional two lanes of heavy traffic merging in from the right, I had to get over into the merging oncoming traffic. When I went to accelerate to merge right into the heavy traffic, my BMW dash lit up red and the acceleration was shut off leaving the car coasting. …”
NHTSA complaint #11454264, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving and stopping at a red light or stop sign, the vehicle accelerated from 20 MPH to 40 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11725049, filed 2026-03, 34,000 milesVehicle 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 2022 BMW X3
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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.
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