2023 BMW X3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2023 BMW X3, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“As I was driving today in the freeway my sunroof exploded. As far as I can tell, It was not caused by rocks or other cars, it just exploded putting my wife and I in a dangerous situation having to park on the side of the freeway. We first thought someone shot at us. We stopped the car and it took us a minute to feel safe to go out, trembling, to check car for gun fire. We looked the entire body while the freeway was full, even for a Sunday, and discovered nothing wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618362, filed 2024-10“When a passenger front door is opened, it is possible for the person exiting the car to catch an upper arm in the metal opening and sustain an injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11523917, filed 2023-05Related recalls
- 24V534000Jul 17, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo…Covers: BMW X3 2018–2023
Related service bulletins
- 11032743May 4, 20261. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside…
- 11024711Oct 29, 2025Oxidation/corrosion on the tailgate latch electrical connector and/or mechanical cable. This is caused by pressure washing the tailgate for a long period of time at close…
- 11017278Apr 25, 2025Oxidation/corrosion on the tailgate latchelectrical connector and/or mechanical cable. This is caused by pressure washing thetailgate for a long period of time at closedistance…
- 11012082Dec 5, 2024The tailgate/trunk will not latch when closed.
- 10253326Apr 4, 2024While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
- 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.
- 10242692Aug 1, 2023While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
- 10242686Aug 1, 2023?An unapproved nut was used for the ground point for the chassis ground.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 20% |
| 2022 | 12 | 14% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 31 | 18% |
| 2018 | 9 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2023 BMW X3
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission 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 28, 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