10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,544 miles

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problem #6

Aug 282024

X3

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that low oil pressure had damaged the engine and the entire engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The contact related the failure to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

- Amherst, MA, USA

problem #5

Nov 152024

X3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #4

Sep 112024

X3

  • miles
The contact owned a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered a fire on the water pump. The fire spread throughout the entire vehicle causing major cosmetic damage. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where it was determined that the vehicle was totaled. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #3

Aug 122024

X3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 032024

X3

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown message displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the low brake fluid message displayed intermittently even when the brake fluid level was not low. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Brunswick, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 292017

X3

  • 82,265 miles
Emissions problem and reduced engin power problem. BMW 2017 X3 issue: Worn waste gate valve/replace turbocharger and oil feed line to the turbocharger July 11, 2017: Mileage =79998/80008. Engine/service light on. BMW dealer check, vehicle test, replaced vacuum hose, test drove 10 miles, no warning. Tjh advised warranty expired. Service charge= $168.42 Aug 10, 2017: Mileage = 81700. BMW check engine light diagnostics, air pressure too low, turbocharger waste gate shaft worn. Tjh advised warranty expired. Service charge = $125. Aug 10, 2017:mileage = 81700. BMW observation: Waste gate shaft worn. Service needed: Replace turbocharger and engine oil feed line to the turbocharger. Warranty expired. Service fee = $4,111.50 California and states that follow California emissions law, such as pa, require warranty on turbocharger to be extended to 100,000 miles.

- Gambier, OH, USA