7.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,805 miles

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problem #9

Jan 012024

X3

  • miles
This issue affects nearly ALL modern vehicles that support ONLY dark mode for backlit/light-imitting dashboard/infotainment screens. Back-lit, white text on a black background is very difficult to read for some people with certain medical conditions. For example, my wife has an intraocular lens implant. She can read road signs and physical 'white on black' text fine, but the LED backlit screen white text on a black screen causes the white lettering to glare and be blurry, making it difficult to read. I see this as a safety issue as she has to spend more time trying to read the dashboard and AC/Radio controls. Simple fix - require all auto manufacturers to include both a dark mode and a light mode for electronic displays. Currently the only ones I'm aware of who have a light mode display are Tesla and Hyundai.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #8

May 222023

X3

  • miles
Driving in a rural area on a paved road when an explosion of the sun roof glass occurred showering the driver and passenger with glass. Most of the glass blew away from the vehicle as the window exploded upward. A noise like a shot gun. No warning no any justifiable cause for the incident.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #7

Mar 202023

X3

  • miles
This car does not have an accurate speedometer. The analog dial only marks the MPH number every 20 miles (eg numbers shown for 20 / 40 / 60. But not for 10 / 30 / 50). So impossible to easily or safely see the speed you are going. There is no digital speedometer showing the MPH number.

- La Jolla, CA, USA

problem #6

May 252022

X3

  • miles
While driving on the highway, without warning, there was an explosion from the roof of the car which startled me and almost caused me to lose control of the vehicle. I pulled over and found that the panoramic sunroof had exploded. Luckily, we had the sunroof shade closed underneath it, so the glass did not rain down on us. However, cars and a motorcycle behind us swerved to avoid the glass flying off of the car and almost crashed into each other. I drove directly to the BMW dealership in Smithtown, NY and they are evaluating the event. They said that a special team from BMW may come to look at the car. They have not yet agreed to cover the repair even though the car is still under warranty.

- Daniel Island, SC, USA

problem #5

Feb 172021

X3

  • 19,500 miles
My rear trunk door opens on its own when I'm away from the car and it is locked. My coworkers have witnessed it while on break in the parking lot. I've taken it to the dealership to address and it has not happened as often, but it continues to happen, just not as frequently.

- Cotati, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 182021

X3

  • 11,650 miles
While driving, heard a explosion. Stop and the sunroof glass had exploted.

- Picayune, MS, USA

problem #3

Feb 182021

X3

  • 11,680 miles
While driving, sunroof exploded

- Picayune, MS, USA

problem #2

Sep 092020

X3

  • 8,114 miles
While driving home, we heard a loud noise (explosion) and after pulling off the road, we found the sun roof had a large hole. We were very confused as to why it happened, as the BMW X3 is only 9 months old.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 162019

X3

  • 1,300 miles
Trunk opened by itself while vehicle was moving.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA