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2014 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 71 repairs.
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2014 BMW X3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (66%)

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Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

49000 mi

US $300
a mouse chewed through the oil level sensor wires requiring a wire harness replacement. 
Dec 2018

95000 mi

US $550
Brake wear sensor indicated new pads were needed. Pads, rotors and wear sensors were changed 
BMW X3 in Texas, United States
Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
Oct 2017

42000 mi
Thermostat failed, repaired under warrantee. Froze open 
Jan 2018

43000 mi
door hinge failed 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
Jun 2016

34000 mi
Head unit overheating, took to dealer, dealer replaced head unit at no charge. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Nov 2016
Oct 2015

25800 mi
Turbo presure converter assembly. Pressure valve replaced. 
BMW X3 in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Nov 2017

60000 mi

US $97
oil filter gasket leaking 
Jul 2018

66900 mi

US $250
Glove box door cover seperating from frame in lower left corner, replaced with new glove box door 
Jan 2021

94493 mi

US $2650
oil pump failed 
Nov 2021

100973 mi

US $2122
Water pump failed, replaced it and (preventively) expansion tank. left in 9 month old thermostat 
Dec 2021

101604 mi

US $1000
Door lock system failed 
BMW X3 in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

25134 mi
Had to replace front locks and door sensors. Doors reported being open and could not be locked. 
Aug 2021

37500 mi

US $900
Broken rear spring. 
BMW X3 in Maryland, United States
Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021

60000 mi

US $400
High Pressure Fuel Pump 

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2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016

26000 mi
A/C was not blowing cold air. 
BMW X3 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2017
Jan 2015

25000 mi
Replaced window trim seal as it was damaged. 
May 2015

35000 mi
Fog lamp error was fixed in the control system. 
Jul 2015

40000 mi
Seal for Window trim had to be replaced again as it was making sound. 
Mar 2016

71000 mi

US $2350
Both Front and Rear struts were damaged and needed replacement. 
Dec 2016

88000 mi
Knocking sound from the front suspension when going over uneven road. 
Mar 2017

95000 mi

US $53
Check engine light came on. The dealer replaced some sensors. 
Jun 2017

99000 mi

US $360
Car was driving erratic - moving side to side. Bearing had to be replaced. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

19000 mi
Thermostat needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2018

26500 mi

US $50
Trunk would not open. Tail gate Actuator was replaced.  Glove box door was coming apart. Replaced door. 
BMW X3 in Virginia, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

50000 mi
Bad thermostat 
BMW X3 in Montana, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

49000 mi
New Thermostat was needed. BMW made the repair. 
Jan 2019

86000 mi

US $212
Alternator needed to be replaced. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

66000 mi

US $100
thermostat error that raises check engine light fault. need to take to dealer for repair 
Jan 2018

67000 mi
repaired thermostat under an extended warranty by BMW, replaced rotors and pads, rear 
Mar 2018

68000 mi

US $850
TPMS Malfunction, dealer replaced RDS (some sort of module, lost all of our settings) 
May 2022

107000 mi

US $500
very slow leak in a pressure valve, has been leaking for a few years, finally found the issue 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2022
Feb 2018

17000 mi
Replaced worn front brake pads and corroded rotors. No charge per BMW free maintenance plan. 
Mar 2020

22000 mi

US $300
Replaced worn rear brake pads, cleaned calipers and rotors ok. 
Feb 2021

26000 mi

US $200
Display said front hood open when it wasn’t, replaced faulty hood open electric switch on latch. 
BMW X3 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2014 - Aug 2017
Nov 2016

44400 mi
and glove box cover coming off 
BMW X3 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Nov 2013 - Sep 2016
Dec 2013

620 mi
With the outside temperature at -30C I was getting a Drivetrain Malfunction error and car would not start after having warmed up. After letting the car sit for 45 min the car started. Dealer replaced PDM. Car is in shop again. Same problem 
Jan 2014 Same as previous problem. Dealer is keeping car until PDM module fix is received from BMW. 
Feb 2014

620 mi
They've determined the root cause of the problem to be moisture build up in the PDM. Working with Panasonic on a fix which could include a redesign. They have found a way of working around the issue so I got my car back from the dealer. 
Nov 2014

11780 mi
Pdm was finally replaced under. Initial problem occurred December of 2013. 
Dec 2014

13640 mi
Xenon control unit failed and had to be replaced 
BMW X3 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

21080 mi
Windshield trim on passenger side came loose - clip broke. 
BMW X3 in District of Columbia, United States
Jul 2013 - Oct 2014
Oct 2013

1300 mi
A rear parking sensor connector went bad, rendering the system inoperable. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2018
Oct 2014

10300 mi
Steering rack replaced due to clunk. Minor. 
Apr 2017

32000 mi
Rear LED taillight replaced. 
Jul 2017

34000 mi
Thermostat failed and replaced under BMW program at no cost, post-warranty. 
BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

32000 mi
Replaced electronic thermostat after check engine light 
Nov 2016

35000 mi
Replaced glove box lid which started to come apart 
Mar 2022

89000 mi

US $50
Replaced plastic trim on the inside of the interior front door handles. Original trim started to decompose and became sticky. Replaced with aftermarket parts. 
BMW X3 in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
Jan 2014

2000 mi
cylinder misfires, all spark plugs and injectors needed to be replaced 
BMW X3 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2014 - Feb 2022
Mar 2015

24000 mi
Panoramic sun roof pillar rattle on right side. Second time tried to fix, but still small rattle. Not a big deal, but annoying. Only hear it when sun shade is open... 
Nov 2016

63200 mi

US $525
Thermostat and housing needed to be replaced after they checked my engine light being on. 
Feb 2022

162000 mi

US $750
Replace pads and rotors 
BMW X3 in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

1000 mi
Cannot close the driver side door when parking under the sun for several hours. Driver door cannot be closed when parking several hours under the sun. On third attempt fixed it. 
BMW X3 in Oregon, United States
May 2014 - May 2018
Dec 2014

7000 mi
Rear door rattled and the door ajar warning would come on about 25% of the time. 
Sep 2017

30000 mi
Thermometer was replaced and a system software update was done. 
BMW X3 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2013 - Jan 2022
May 2014

8700 mi
Valve in muffler system was rattling. Replaced under warranty. Took one day as part needed to be ordered. 
Jan 2015

5300 mi
Dealer damaged hatch/bumber installing BMW trailer hitch. 
Jan 2022

63000 mi

US $4500
Valvetronic 
BMW X3 in Michigan, United States
Apr 2014 - Oct 2016
Feb 2015

16300 mi
Replace front springs and related suspension parts. 
Feb 2016

32000 mi
Needs electronic thermostat replaced. Part has been on order since February 4. Service has not been completed. 

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2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in India
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

21080 mi
Replaced Rear Brake pads Tyres rotated and alligned to address wobbling 
Jun 2017

47740 mi
Leather on steering wheel is peeling off. Leatherette of drivers seat cracked. 
Sep 2017

50840 mi
Cover on glove box came off. Washer pump motor for front windshield failed and replaced. 
Jun 2021

71300 mi
Keys were not functioning. Replacing batteries didn’t help. Problem recurred many times and stopped by itself. 
Aug 2021

72540 mi
Transfer case of transmission in Xdrive model failed. Replacing it suggested but not done as it was expensive. It was disconnected and the vehicle is working as a rear wheel drive. 
May 2022

75640 mi
Key fob not working randomly. Service centre has tested and informed that this is due to change in frequency spectrum used by the key. Suggested replacing the antenna. Not done as it is estimated to cost about 2000 USD approximately. 

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2013.5 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Bulgaria
Sep 2013 - Mar 2017
Mar 2016

48980 mi
Driver seat upholstery replaced. 

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