2016 BMW X3 BMW X3 2016

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2016 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

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

Other (10%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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2016 BMW X3 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 188hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

8680 mi Check engine light turned on. Emissions related sensor was replaced. 
13020 mi Check engine light came on, diagnosed to the emissions system, diesel particulate sensor. Sensor replaced. Vehicle continued to run normally. 

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2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV

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

55000 mi

US $250
Two diesel fuel injectors replaced under special extended diesel warranty by dealer 
17085 mi Turbo not boosting, found fault for turbo boost pressure too low. Rod between wastegate actuator and wastegate valve missing. Found rod in the shield, reinstalled rod with e-clips from wurth kit. 
21742 mi Engine check light on | Found fault "80518A metering line heating, activation: line disconnection | Replaced metering line. 
8415 mi

US $294
Check engine light, O2 sensor lazy, air mass quantity 
12506 mi Charge Air Pressure Sensor, Pre-Cat Sensor, 02 Sensor 
16620 mi

US $4157
Pre-cat. Diesel Particular Filter replaced. 
17620 mi Drivetrain malfunction. Loss of engine power. Fuel pump, fuel injectors, all parts that the fuel comes in contact with. 
16300 mi O2 sensor was dirty. Dealer states this will happen again in 3-5k miles due to defect. BMW is working on the problem. 
18900 mi O2 sensor was found to be dirty again. BMW sent new parts and programming for the car. 
85000 mi

US $897
Engine caught fire due to failure of EGR and intake manifold failure. Replaced EGR, EGR sensor, intake manifold. Walnut shell blasted the intake to remove deposits 

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2016 BMW X3 Engine Problems

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