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2023 BMW X3 Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
27%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
20miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2023 BMW X3, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20 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.

“I am submitting this complaint regarding a recurring coolant leak and cooling-system issue with my 2023 BMW X3. I began receiving repeated “low coolant” warnings on the vehicle's dashboard. The coolant was topped off, but the warning continued to return, indicating that this was not simply a low-fluid or routine maintenance issue. The vehicle was subsequently inspected by BMW, and a coolant leak was identified in the engine compartment. …”

NHTSA complaint #11766635, filed 2026-09

“Mileage: 31,694 (bought [new]) The engine starter intermittently fails to crank the engine and, per an open manufacturer recall, presents a fire risk while the vehicle is running. On multiple occasions the vehicle struggled to start during normal use. There was no crash, no injury, and no airbag deployment. To isolate the issue I contacted my authorized BMW dealer three times 07/01/2026, 07/16/2026 & 07/27/2026; on each call I was told no recall remedy is currently available and to call back in approximately one month. …”

NHTSA complaint #11753105, filed 2026-07

“I am submitting this complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall on my vehicle. The recall has been outstanding for approximately three months. and I have been informed that there is still no remedy available. I understand that some recalls may require time for manufacture to develop and distriubute a repair, however , this is a safety related recall and leaving consumers with a known safety defect for months without an available remedy creates a serious concern. I have tried to raise a concern about not feeling safe driving the car , however they seem to not care about the concept. …”

NHTSA complaint #11764868, filed 2026-09

“The contact owns a 2023 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact also stated that the failure had previously occurred several times. The vehicle was scheduled for an upcoming service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to schedule an appointment with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 20.”

NHTSA complaint #11571407, filed 2024-02, 20 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202615%
2025411%
2024614%
2023427%
20221113%
20212320%
20202624%
20193520%
20181621%
20171718%
20161316%
20152928%
20141922%
201314765%
2012819%
20113127%
2010619%
2009211%
20081624%
20072526%
200664%
200555%
200464%

Other parts of the 2023 BMW X3

Electrical system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 BMW X3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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