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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 218 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 355hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Defective Battery caused systems to malfunction |
2021 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4960 mi | Numerous warning messages indicating electric systems not functioning properly. Systems fail to go to sleep when engine turned off. Battery totally discharged. Battery replaced. Power Control Module replaced. |
2021 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 650 mi | Various electronic / software issues related to erratic operation of the radio, phone connectivity, etc. They replaced the 'Radio Module' to resolve the issue. |
| 5100 mi | Software functions (owner presets) for Pre-Conditioning / Climatization were not being stored / reverting back to default values. Software Update corrected issue. |
2020 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 355hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Radio cameras and dash info programmed twice. Radiohead replaced. More issues Same as previous repair attempts |
2019 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 355hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18442 mi | They replaced the technical control unit and battery on the SOS notification system - it also affected the built in GPS, which showed the wrong location |
| 3500 mi US $1700 |
Broken surround view camera |
2019 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Wipers starting to wipe by themselves without any control input or any rain on the windshield |
| 1000 mi | SoS system interior door lights |
| 22000 mi | Front right daytime headlight was out, they needed to replace entire assembly |
| 28000 mi | front pass side fog light was out. |
2018 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60 mi | Head Up Display stopped working upon delivery; dealer decided to replace part, which was delivered in February. |
| 800 mi | Head Up Display replaced under warranty. |
| 3000 mi | Automatic park distance control malfunction warning |
| 3000 mi | Faulty park distance control sensor replaced. |
| 24000 mi US $50 |
Camera keeps shutting off Driver Mirror camera. Front parking sensor too sensitive |
2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11160 mi | Idrive stopped working twice in past 4 months. would start again after car off for short period. Software fix. |
2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi US $89 |
Front park assist sensors would continuously fire when stopping anytime the vehicle was driven in the rain. Both sensors replaced under warranty |
2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Air conditioner condensate drain hose was leaking. Dealer initially wanted $640 to replace, despite car being under CPO warranty. Eventually got them down to $100, but still believe this should have been fully covered. |
| 82000 mi US $200 |
Head unit would crash every 10 minutes. Software update applied. |
| 26000 mi | The A/C was not cooling. First dealer calibrated damper motors. Second dealer evacuated and filled A/C system up to 1 lb of R134A. |
2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6400 mi | Rear wiper switch defective |
| 4300 mi | Battery was faulty causing service errors. |
2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13640 mi | Light under passenger seat malfunctioned |
| 14880 mi | Camera comes on intermittently. Dealer said that the car had a software glitch which has now been fixed. |
| 22320 mi | A/C would stop functioning after diriving the vehicle for 30-45 minutes. Vehicle was brought to multiple BMW dealerships as we were often out of town when the problem occured. Numerous parts were replaced and the problem was (hopefully) solved. |
| 10000 mi | Intermittent instrument and audio flickering/interrutions. Turned out to be a loose battery cable that was corrected. |
| 25000 mi | Back heat heater button stuck |
| 42000 mi US $450 |
Battery replacement |
| 51000 mi US $230 |
Replaced charging port/cigarette lighter style port in front cupholder area |
2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 92965 mi US $4102 |
New A/C Condenser |
2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Rear view back up camera occasionally while driving. Need to take back to dealer again. Rearview camera issue cleared up on its own. |
| 8000 mi | The passenger side left "halo" daytime running light was only half illuminated. |
| 8400 mi | USB ports not working. |
| 29000 mi | Supplemental Restraint System warning, dealer diagnosed as a bad sensor in one of the front head rests. Replaced headrest/sensor. |
| 22320 mi C $500 |
Had to reprogram computer, warning light always on. |
2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101604 mi US $1000 |
Door lock system failed |
| 25134 mi | Had to replace front locks and door sensors. Doors reported being open and could not be locked. |
| 34000 mi | Head unit overheating, took to dealer, dealer replaced head unit at no charge. |
2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi | A/C was not blowing cold air. |
| 13640 mi | Xenon control unit failed and had to be replaced |
| 1300 mi | A rear parking sensor connector went bad, rendering the system inoperable. |
| 35000 mi | Fog lamp error was fixed in the control system. |
| 32000 mi | Rear LED taillight replaced. |
| 26500 mi US $50 |
Trunk would not open. Tail gate Actuator was replaced. |
| 26000 mi US $200 |
Display said front hood open when it wasn’t, replaced faulty hood open electric switch on latch. |
| 68000 mi US $850 |
TPMS Malfunction, dealer replaced RDS (some sort of module, lost all of our settings) |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
very slow leak in a pressure valve, has been leaking for a few years, finally found the issue |
| 86000 mi US $212 |
Alternator needed to be replaced. |
| 30000 mi | Thermometer was replaced and a system software update was done. |
2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50840 mi | Washer pump motor for front windshield failed and replaced. |
| 71300 mi | Keys were not functioning. Replacing batteries didn’t help. Problem recurred many times and stopped by itself. |
| 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. |
2013 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Heated steering wheel stopped working |
| 16200 mi | Cigarette lighter stopped working as charger Turned out to be blown fuse |
| 45000 mi | Navigation screen intermittently goes out. |
| 132000 mi US $2000 |
Error codes stating car not charging, NO battery light on dashboard illuminated to indicate alternator not charging. |
| 17440 mi | Seat airbag sensor failure. 3 weeks for parts 3 more weeks for dealer to book an appointment thereafter. Do not buy a BMW they are apparently entirely constructed of unobtanium. |
2013 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 820 mi | Power Trunk occassionally fails to latch. Dealer could not replicate problem. Subwoofer "pops" upon main ignition. Could be a problem with the start up sequence of the amplifier and the subwoofer. (Should be amp, then sub, not backwards or same time). Dealer asked BMW Canada but no solutions offered. |
| 15000 mi US $50 |
When outside temp is near zero for many days, battery will not recharge unless car is driven an hour a day. Got a "charge battery" alarm and had to buy a charger to top off battery. I do this once weekly during freezing weather. |
| many lights on the dashboard malfunctioned, including the check engine, tire pressure monitor, and parking brake lights. the entire control module had to be replaced. |
| 4000 mi | oil level indicator malfunction |
| 9000 mi | oil sensor malfunction. Updated software and replace oil sensor |
| 78000 mi | Onboard computer software update to fix “Service Due Since 2000” error |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
Brake pad wear sensor broken |
| 32500 mi | Lane tracking and collision avoidance system not working. Diagnosed as failed camera. Replacement camera ordered. Waiting for arrival. |
| 35000 mi | Replaced front camera |
| 50000 mi US $400 |
Battery was throwing frequent under-voltage flags. (Original battery, 5 years old) Replaced and recalibrated the charging system. |
| 39680 mi C $528 |
Battery $528 plus 184 to check old battery |
| 28540 mi US $575 |
needed to replace battery and new systems require programming of computer to tell it that a new batter is installed to avoid overcharging |
2012 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi | "Left Two-Stage Brake Lamp Malfunction" |
| 29000 mi | Went in for regular scheduled maintenance and to check Bluetooth connectivity. |
2012 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55180 mi | Cruise control mended. |
| 4420 mi | Did get this error message: NO ACOUSTIC SOUND. They have to change the whole AUDIO system. Must go back next week when the get the system. |
2012 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11000 mi | Heated steering wheel ceased to operate |
2012 BMW X3 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22320 mi | Center screen brightness dont work Bmw said. That the screen is the faulty element, but it was b/o! Repair is dated for september 12 |
| 24800 mi | Center display brightness did not work. The dealer change it september 12. It was the correct fix. |
| 12680 mi | The car didn't restart after a short stop at the end of a 50 km run or more! It's a relay again! Second time. Under extreme low temperature, -30c for example, a warning message inform "low battery". After a full charge of the battery, a short trip at the same low temperature, i have the same message. And my car is allways in a 5c garage! |
| 48360 mi | Battery rapid discharge at very low temperature (-25C). The dealer have to reprogramm the electronic computer. They said that BMW have this problem with the entire BMW cars! The solution may work but they are not sure. |
| 11000 mi | When going in reverse, one of the backup warning sensors goes off intermittently even when there is nothing near the back of the car. |
| 29000 mi | Updated computer software, rear distance control warning light kept going off when there was nothing behind car when backing up. 2nd attempt to get it fixed but they say no error codes so can't fix it. Bunch of idiots! |
| 33000 mi | Intermittent rear distance control problem never fixed. |
| 15300 mi | light in door handle was out. Can't just replace light. Need to order a new handle assembly Seat heater button was sticking |
| 37300 mi | The powered liftgate opened normally but increasingly would not close when the appropriate button was pressed. The tech replaced the liftgate grip strip/exterior button assembly. A "TPM Malfunction" warning light and audio message lit and sounded while driving and came back on every time the car was started. Tech replaced the RDC module and performed a vehicle software update to the replacement. |
| 21000 mi | elec. short in auto rear hatch opener. rear hatch would open when any door was opened after being locked or left standing moring than 10 minutes and or just open when placed in gear. |
| 59520 mi | The tail light LEDs all stopped working. I'm trying to get the extended warranty to cover it. HVAC foot button stopped working |
| 61980 mi | Rear tail light LED were working very rarely, unable to determine root cause, replaced rear tail light assembly. I argued that the cause was the PCB so that the CPO warranty would cover it. |
| 74400 mi | Rear left trunk light circuit board failed, this resulted in the LEDs to stop working. Repair was covered under extended warranty. |
| 82460 mi C $30 |
Had to re-solder a PCB board within the taillight assembly, pretty easy fix, and cost the price of a soldering iron. Every taillight I have had has had this problem, luckily the first three were covered under extended warranty. Steps to fix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDpBm6cP_yo |
| 5000 mi | Just low tire pressure. |
| 26440 mi | Engine light came on indicated battery charge issues. |
| 57660 mi | Passenger side tail light assembly failure. |
| 76000 mi US $65 |
Airbag replaced Trunk wouldn't close with power. Switch replaced |
| 11760 mi | I could no longer store music on the hard drive via the USB port. BMW could not identify the problem. They changed some module, it did not work. They changed the whole control unit and it worked. |
| 14000 mi | The computer that controls the xdrive including the ipod interface shorted out and had to be replaced |
| 15400 mi | The tailgate opened when the unlock door icon on the key fob was pressed |
| 18800 mi | Add Coolant light kept on lighting up in freezing cold. Twice the service department said there was nothing wrong, three gallons of coolant I added over two months, it was finally fixed by a "pressure test." |
2011.5 BMW X3 4-door
2-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 15500 mi | Dealer has booked the car in to change parts inside car since lights are not working. Dealer will also have another attempt to fix windscreen trims.... |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi | car did not auto switch to different car seat, side view mirror positions based on remote control of individual opening it. |
| 44000 mi | Radio would intermittently lose previously set radio station. tech found TSB in BMW database to fix it. Fix did not fix it; still happens but less frequently |
| 45000 mi US $55 |
system will not cool and will blow hot air, when ambient temp over 90F and engine temp at 250+ |
| 65000 mi US $1200 |
A/C Evaporator developed a leak and lost refrigerant and lack of cooling |
| 74702 mi US $80 |
AC Micro filters in engine compartment fouled by smoke from leaking valve cover. Had to be replaced. |
| 34720 mi | Left rear brake lamp malfunction. |
| 33300 mi US $50 |
Passenger side air vent is not blowing at any fan speed. Excessive play on fresh air nozzle. Remove and install right fresh air grill. Rear hatch door will not unlock with central lock switch on dash. Replaced tail gate switch/push-button. |
| 53000 mi US $850 |
Two taillight led modules had to be replaced |
| 69000 mi | Replaced battery and programmed computer, updated software |
| 27300 mi | A/C Sensor stopped working |
| 41500 mi | Replaced driver door lock actuator. |
| 71000 mi US $800 |
Electric folding driver's mirror stopped folding. Unit was replaced. |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57660 mi | Rear door lock problem |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | AC lost cooling capacity, rear window sensors failed, rear hatch motor failed, locking system failed, windshield wipers would not shut off, lights and radio would not shut off with locking. Failure of relay in front fuse block. |
| 42000 mi | battery died |
| 40800 mi | needed replacement |
| 58900 mi C $123 |
12 volts outlet stopped working on the front and back console. Fuse has been changed many times already |
| 93000 mi | Error message "battery discharging while stopped" |
| 97000 mi US $611 |
Several issues with car — replacing battery fixed them. |
| 103540 mi ¤500 |
New battery installed |
| 107260 mi ¤1500 |
A/C Compressor stopped working all the sudden |
| 162440 mi ¤1700 |
AC Compressor and condenser replaced with new |
| 45000 mi US $200 |
Replaced battery |
| 65000 mi US $4000 |
Condenser |
| 45000 mi | AC not working |
| 48000 mi | Battery discharge warning light came on. Dealer checked charging system and determined the battery needed replaced. |
| 50800 mi | Battery needs replacement. Took to the dealership. Dealer quoted $600 for a $140 battery + labor. Taking to an independent shop to replace. Will update when done. Replaced from independent Mechanic. Charged $250 including battery registration with the car. |
| 5000 mi | While talking on my Bluetooth, I arrived home. To disconnect the call, I had to walk quite a distance. The vehicle was completely shut off. When I walked closer, the phone reconnected to the Bluetooth. Happened 3 separate days/calls. Not every time, but frequently, when I push the button the second time to turn the vehicle off, the windshield wipers "jump" from the resting position. The windshield wipers have not been on when this happens. My memory seats do not "remember" the settings. This has happened a few times, but not all of the time. |
| 5000 mi | Memory on seats fixed. Replaced combox to fix Bluetooth. My phone wouldn’t pair when got home. Sent someone to my house to assist. After several attempts (and 2 phone calls), he was able to successfully pair the phone. Have had a couple of problems with it since then. Dealer saying both that the wipers "jump" by design, to keep them from dry rotting to the windshield, and that they can't replicate this. Which? |
| 5000 mi | Went through BBB, got car bought back by BMW. Continuing problem with Bluetooth, new one with RDS feed. |
| 7300 mi | The tire pressure monitor was giving malfunction notifications. |
| 13000 mi US $200 |
The tire pressure monitor was giving malfunction notifications. |
| 16000 mi | Tire pressure monitor reported failure |
| 1116 mi | Rear hatch opens sporadically when using remote fob. Indicator on dash states that rear hatch stll open when it has been closed. |
| 1209 mi | Rear hatch still not functioning properly. Dealer advised that hatch cylinder(s) are leaking. Ordered new parts. To be installed in two weeks. |
| 14920 mi | Indication that front hood was open. Dealer replaced sensor and latches |
| 20660 mi | Reset computer for false maintenance warning on brake pad replacement |
2010 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77500 mi C $400 |
Replaced battery |
| 81840 mi C $1125 |
Replace coil pack cylinder 6. |
2009 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi | Air conditioner evaporator replaced under warranty. A/C was losing charge and not cooling every couple weeks. Only took dealer 1 day to fix after getting all parts. |
| 39000 mi US $3 |
Indicator on dash reported an "external lamp failure". Driver's side brake light had burned out. Replaced bulb myself. |
| 154 mi US $1500 |
Steering angle sensor and clock spring. |
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42300 mi A $590 |
Battery needing replacing. |
| 57660 mi A $309 |
Replacement of Battery |
| 44640 mi $7000 |
Power drain from battery. Nav computer did not go to sleep. Disconnected plug from nav computer. |
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23140 mi $2000 |
Airbag, and other warning lights came on dashboard. Diagnoised as sensor faulty. |
| 37000 mi | Warning display light for low coolant remained on though there was no problem with the coolant. |
| 75000 mi US $10 |
Replaced windshield washer pump. |
| 32700 mi | Right rear reverse (white) light was not functional. It was replaced with a new bulb. |
| 49000 mi | Passenger side rearview mirror no longer tilts down when going in reverse. Passenger side rearview mirror motor stopped tilting down upon going into reverse. This was addressed in previous repair visit, but part was not in stock. The motor was replaced on this visit and is now working. |
| 89300 mi US $825 |
Fuel gauge frozen (3rd occurrence since new). First two repairs under warranty. 3rd dealer said it was 3 yrs since last failure and hence there would be no help. |
| 35000 mi US $10 |
Windshield wash pump inoperative; replaced w/ non-oem unit. 15 minute task. |
| 47000 mi US $2400 |
TPMS system reset |
| 46000 mi US $150 |
battery replacement |
| 91000 mi | Air bag replacement due to massive recall. We waited 2 years for the parts to come in! |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
Passenger Air Bag Sensor failed. Covered under BMW CPO warranty with $50 deductible. |
2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 87400 mi US $100 |
back up light and replaced bulb |
| 31000 mi | Rear window washer motor replaced. Rear window washer motor replaced @Dealer. Covered under warranty. |
| 35300 mi US $52 |
Windshield Washer warning light activated. Fluid was leaking due to failure in front washer motor. Motor replaced under warranty, paid $50 deductible for service under certified vehicle extended warranty. |
| 40300 mi US $369 |
In reset of module, all windows initialized. Moon roof was cycled prior to bringing car to Dealer and functioning properly. At pick up noticed headliner door ajar/unable to close properly. Made Dealer fix it. |
| 123820 mi C $1300 |
Starter failed |
| 47000 mi US $46 |
Also rear heated seats would not turn on, fixed but not under warranty, some wires were unplugged!? |
| 48100 mi US $1956 |
warning light for washer fluid- 2nd visit. Repair did not hold. |
| 49000 mi | Washer warning light came on again within a week of last repair visit. It was reported last time that a wash pump and strainer with top-off of fluid had been done. Problem light magically disappeared after car was left in the shop overnight |
| 39000 mi | Radio goes out on AM and FM, comes back on automatically. New radio ordered under factory warranty. |
| 15462 mi | Replaced malfunctioning front passenger seat occupancy sensor which was causing 'airbag will not deploy' message indicator to be on when seat was properly occupied. Note: There is an announced recall for this problem on pre-2007 models. |
| 45000 mi US $140 |
One OEM headlight bulb failed. Replaced both bulbs with upgraded higher output ones. |
| 48000 mi US $1100 |
Starter motor stopped working. Replaced with a remanufactured one |
| 7200 mi US $50 |
Hid headlight failure. Repaired under CPO HID headlight failure |
| 35000 mi US $50 |
Dealer replaced left rear tail light bulb. |
| 103300 mi US $1666 |
replace break light bulb |
| 109000 mi US $687 |
Starter |
| 117600 mi US $190 |
No start condition, Removed old starter. Replaced with new Starter and new Aluminum bolts. |
| 109000 mi US $400 |
Starter motor failed - replaced |
| 57000 mi US $118 |
The original BMW Battery needed to be replaced. |
| 62200 mi US $485 |
Needed full service for 60,000 but starter motor was shot- replaced starter |
| 123000 mi US $450 |
Evaporator replacement, removed entire dash. |
| 47000 mi US $750 |
Power mirror inop. |
| 62000 mi US $500 |
Oil temp and life gauge malfunctioning. |
| 162000 mi | Recall item [airbag] |
| 65000 mi US $1100 |
replace starter |
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
A/C failed |
| 100000 mi | starter replaced |
| 96300 mi US $400 |
Aftermarket battery installed by previous owner was incorrect for application, weak and never registered in the car's computer for proper voltage regulation. |
2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 42000 mi | Oil Sensor switch reading "over-filled" after routine oil change. Software reset corrected problem. |
| 42300 mi | Picked up car with replacement seat mechanism, but the power seat no longer went up and down. Dealer replaced the seat switch under warranty. Presumably the connection was damaged in the previous repair. |
| 65000 mi US $50 |
Noisy heater fan. Replaced under CPO warranty. |
| 136000 mi US $49 |
Dash warning light and fault codes for burnt out or loose bulbs, took more than 10 minutes to trace. Second time in shop for this fault code, still not resolved. |
| 137700 mi US $1800 |
Diagnose periodic dash warning light. Replaced inner taillight assembly and socket |
| 160244 mi US $1352 |
Replace left "angel eyes" light |
| 184000 mi US $40 |
Replace fuse for electrical system for phone charger (via cigarette lighter) |
| 106000 mi US $772 |
starter replacement (parts $390, $285 labor, + $65 towing; total $772). |
2006 BMW X3
Engine not specified
| 80000 mi US $50 |
headlights blinking off and on. |
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 58800 mi US $2000 |
No XM radio, part cost $800. |
| 71000 mi US $405 |
A/c recharge |
| 73000 mi | A/C was recharged again, suspect bad evaporator. |
| 94200 mi US $2000 |
Replaced A/C evaporator |
| 83000 mi | Passenger weight matt for airbag system failed |
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $1700 |
Mis-diagnosed new battery...screwed up a lot of other problems |
| 102000 mi | Passenger side air bag light would come on intermittently. After talking to the service manager, it was determined to be in a particular campaign recall. Sensor harness or switch was replaced (since it cracks?) at no charge. |
| 130000 mi US $127 |
Front windshield washer pump failed and replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $165 |
Battery dead. Replaced. |
| 137000 mi | AC evaporator leak never fixed. |
| 68580 mi US $50 |
Vents on the passenger side were blowing air that was noticeably warmer than that from the driver's side. The AC evaporator was replaced. Repair was covered by CPO warranty. Vents on the passenger side were blowing air that was noticeably warmer than that from the driver's side. The AC evaporator was replaced. Repair was covered by CPO warranty. |
| 75800 mi US $50 |
Drivers heated seat only working on back, not seat. Part would have cost $650 if not under warranty!! Included the leather seat because the heater is bonded to the leather. Dumb. Tire pressure Monitor System (TPMS) kept going off. Dealer noticed a non standard valve cap, which is a no-no I guess due to electrical conductance being different than the stock caps. Cost 1.37. Might have fixed it - at least so far. |
| 33000 mi | Bluetooth failed, dealer replaced module. Told me it failed because my son's phone was not 100% compatible with the system which caused it to lock up and fail after time. Also caused battery to die. |
| 34000 mi US $100 |
After a few months the bluetooth failed again because dealer did not update software. They replaced the module again and updated software at their expense. $730. replace another bluetooth module, update software to accomodate newer phones |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Battery |
| 99000 mi US $2395 |
AC dryer in dash AC dryer in dash |
| 20000 mi US $10 |
Passenger airbag sensor replacement, covered under warranty. |
| 55800 mi C $1300 |
Broken driver seat warmer |
| 98000 mi C $500 |
Small leak in A/C. Fixed was required before recharge allowed. |
| 133920 mi C $700 |
troubleshoot and clean condenser |
| 71000 mi | Bought X3 Nov 11 with CPO active with an end date of May 12. It doesnt get hot in michigan until June. We noticed right away with temps above 86 that the AC didnt work well. Cold air would only come from the drivers side vents. Needs charge |
| 86000 mi | Intermittent airbag light. Primary air bag sensor mat in passenger seat replaced under a BMW recall in effect for 10 years/unlimited miles. |
| 90000 mi | A/C needed to be charged. |
2006 BMW X3 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 27900 mi | One week after being retrieved from the shop (fuel pump problem) the airbag light came on permanently. Took to dealer who diagnosed it to be a failure of the driver's airbag. Part not on stock so it was ordered. |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 109120 mi C $911 |
Side view mirror motor; mirror would move erratically Rear hatch would not open without key fob, rear assembly with trunk release needed to be replaced Rear passenger Window regulator is faulty and window does not work properly all the time |
| 125860 mi C $400 |
Car wouldn't start, could only push start it. Replaced starter, works fine. |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 102000 mi US $1036 |
Car failed to start, dealer ordered a starter, because the battery showed charged. Then discovered starter was not the problem. Battery had a bad internal wire...replaced battery. 223.79 parts, 155 labor |
| 93000 mi US $600 |
steering wheel audio control module failed |
| 83500 mi | Battery Drained in two weeks. Firestone was unable to diagnose the problem and suggested I visit the BMW dealer. |
| 31000 mi US $50 |
Replaced passenger side exterior rear view mirror motor under BMW CPO warranty. |
| 116000 mi US $380 |
headlamp and turn signal module out - replaced + battery draining issues + a gasket replaced |
| 132000 mi US $100 |
Windshield washer motor replacement |
| 59000 mi US $220 |
Replace wiper motors - both front and rear. |
| 120000 mi US $484 |
Starter failed and was replaced |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 109400 mi C $870 |
coolant level sensor |
| 77000 mi US $1200 |
starter |
| 39060 mi | Heated seat shorted out, repaired under warranty. |
2005 BMW X3 4-door
Engine not specified
| 119000 mi US $250 |
checked, given freon, not covered under warranty |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 87000 mi US $600 |
Replaced drivers mirror motor. Replaced drivers mirror motor. |
| 95000 mi US $150 |
xenon ignitor |
| 145000 mi US $600 |
Starter went bad. Vehicle would not start. |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $159 |
Battery replacement |
| 42860 mi $300 |
Battery draining overnight. Tracked to telecommunication unit mostly and to panorama roof control unit slightly. Both disconnected. |
| 97000 mi US $600 |
Compressor seized, replaced. |
| 67000 mi US $50 |
Rear passenger window would not stay closed. It kept sliding down. |
| 79000 mi US $30 |
Pumps for front and rear window washers failed (leaking) and were repaired by owner. Ordered parts from ebay. |
| 68000 mi US $4500 |
Needed new AC compressor after only 67,000 miles? Terrible. Needed new xenon headlamp |
| 113885 mi | Car would not crank. Thought the issue was the starter, so I replaced it with a new Bosch starter motor. Car would not crank. Replaced the faulty car battery under battery warranty (battery was about one-year old). |
| 133000 mi US $165 |
A/C compressor died and had to replace with a new compressor. Replaced battery |
| 56000 mi US $800 |
passenger window wouldn't close or open. |
| 98000 mi US $146 |
alarm kept randomly going off |
| 108300 mi US $1000 |
New battery needed. Original battery died and needed to be replaced. |
| 142300 mi US $400 |
Replaced Starter. |
| 113900 mi US $600 |
Climate control not working or intermittent. a couple sensors replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $600 |
starter motor failure. flat bedded car to nearest shop. |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36000 mi US $50 |
Left rear window regulator failed, window fell inside door. |
| 133000 mi US $300 |
Replaced battery Drivers window control switch had to be replaced |
| 58300 mi US $150 |
Passenger front speaker failed, unknown cause. Both front speakers replaced with similar aftermarket speakers. |
| 86000 mi US $260 |
Vehicle unresponsive to remote control, NOT key related. |
| 139400 mi US $550 |
The car wouldn't start, tried a new battery but it turned out to be the starter. It cost 550.00 |
| 73000 mi US $397 |
I had to replace the rear RH window regulator. |
| 82000 mi | BMW dealer attempted to charge me $140.00 to investigate a battery trouble light. I refused. Turned out to be a sensor problem due to lack of use of the vehicle. The ride back from the dealer corrected the problem itself. |
| 121000 mi US $2500 |
Failed starter. currently waiting on a mobile mechanic to replace starter. at least it failed at home in the driveway and not somewhere else. Symptom: occasional trouble turning engine over when trying to start car. |
| 121000 mi US $400 |
starter replaced by mobile mechanic. car working okay, ran a bit rough. took to a repair shop for tune up. |
| 110300 mi US $1800 |
had to replace the DCU |
| 91700 mi | 2. Computer malfunction. The door can't be unlocked without remote control. |
| 98000 mi US $175 |
Remote key battery not charged, must be replace a new key due to out of battery. Driver side key knob not functional, and can not be fixed. |
2004 BMW X3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
| 33480 mi €400 |
passengers window stuck, motor replaced |
| 56420 mi €360 |
Passenger's window motor failed Window motor |
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