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BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1197 repairs.
BMW X3 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 355hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced rear pads, wear sensors and rotors |
2019 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13640 mi C $2373 |
Replaced all four brakes (all components) |
| 31000 mi US $1200 |
Brakes and rotors were replace due to wear. Rotors are attached to break pads on these models. |
2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59630 mi US $680 |
Replace front brake pads, sensors and rotors Brake fluid flush |
| 82050 mi US $810 |
Replace rear brake pads, sensors and rotors Brake fluid flush |
2015 BMW X3
Engine not specified
| 16740 mi | Auto hold malfunction |
2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58000 mi US $749 |
Electronic parking brake malfunction, replaced Parking brake actuator, pads and rotors, left rear brake caliper |
2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $550 |
Brake wear sensor indicated new pads were needed. Pads, rotors and wear sensors were changed |
2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Replaced worn front brake pads and corroded rotors. No charge per BMW free maintenance plan. |
| 22000 mi US $300 |
Replaced worn rear brake pads, cleaned calipers and rotors ok. |
| 162000 mi US $750 |
Replace pads and rotors |
| 67000 mi | replaced rotors and pads, rear |
2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21080 mi | Replaced Rear Brake pads Tyres rotated and alligned to address wobbling |
2013 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi US $700 |
Replaced rear OEM pads, rotors. Went back following day for car. Computer not reset. Car kept additional day to reset computer. When picked up car, shop's computer left on front seat! Also reported rear pads producing much more brake dust than original pads. Discussed with service manager. If problem not resolved will replace all pads with aftermarket ceramics. SM stated "will work with me to make this right." |
| 47000 mi US $500 |
Rear pads low. Replaced with OEM pads, and new rotors installed. Due to brake dust, I opted to have aftermarket ceramic pads installed on the car. I worked with my dealer's service manager, who assumed the cost of the F/R aftermarket pads. We split the cost of the front rotors. |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
brake pads had electronic parking brake failure due to changing rear brake pads. |
| 56000 mi US $300 |
Replace squeaky pads |
2013 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46500 mi C $50 |
Front brake rotor dust shield rusted out and causing rattling noises. Removed and procuring replacements. |
| 39680 mi C $518 |
pedal module failed |
2013 BMW X3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 34100 mi €250 |
Noise when braking |
2012 BMW X3 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44640 mi C $450 |
Rear brakes needed replacing, pads, rotor |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced pads and rotors |
| 65000 mi | New pads |
| 53000 mi US $50 |
Brake booster developed a vacuum leak; needed new brake booster, vacuum lines and check valve over 2 trips and 7 days. |
| 64000 mi US $600 |
Brakes were worn |
| 46200 mi US $1500 |
Replace RDC control unit |
| 74000 mi US $845 |
Brake pad warning light on. Replace front discs, pads and sensors. |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50840 mi $2700 |
Replaced front brake pad, rear pad replacement due after next 6000km. |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $1000 |
Rotors worn- replaced |
2010 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81840 mi C $1125 |
Replace rear rotors and pads |
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44700 mi US $400 |
3 lights coming on: brake light (in yellow), the airbag light, and the 4x4 with the triangle light. Intermittently faulty steering angle sensor, replaced it. |
| 59000 mi US $150 |
Replaced steering angle sensor, battery. |
| 95480 mi C $1000 |
Steering angle sensor replacement |
| 41000 mi US $400 |
Wobbly brake pedal |
2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi US $2500 |
The ABS and 4x4 lights came on. Backing up and steering was sluggish. The issue is the transfer case actuator. |
2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 165000 mi | Replace rear brakes and rotors Brake fluid flush |
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37000 mi | soft brake pedal, replaced master cylinder |
| 47300 mi US $200 |
spongy brake pedal,brake fluid replaced |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
Soft pedal, goes to floor when stopped with very little effort. Bleed brakes helped for a little while. |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 124000 mi US $1300 |
Brake, ABS, and 4X4 lights all come on. Part replacement was required |
| 131000 mi US $535 |
DSC (4X4) light came on, XDrive and stability control got disabled, took it to read the codes, it said no signal from the yaw sensor. Ordered a new sensor from the dealer, replaced my self and took it to local shop to clear codes |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 113460 mi | had to change a rusted brake fluid valve |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 113077 mi US $153 |
The front brakes were squealing when lightly braking since the replacement Chinese-made replacement brake rotors were installed 9,000 miles ago. Read that this was a common issue for non-BMW rotors, so I replaced the brake rotors with ATE (OEM supplier) brake rotors. |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125300 mi US $300 |
car had trouble starting in weather below freezing. EML, brake and stability control lights came on, along with check engine. mechanics replaced spark plugs, did tune up and replace transfer case fluid. still had same problem on cold startup. mechanics recalibrated whole electronics system, including stability control, no further issues--but it hasn't been below freezing, so we'll see if that actually worked. engine sounds good, driving feels very smooth. |
| 42000 mi US $1500 |
Right rear rotor starting to seize. |
| 54000 mi | ABS & DSC dash lights on |
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