| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 1197 repairs.
BMW X3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 58 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 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | Active grill broke at 158 miles was at dealer 6 days waiting on repair part. My friends also have 2019 X3 and had the same problem at 800 miles. This seems to be a problem with many active grills after reading on the BMW forums. |
2019 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37500 mi | Drivers wiper hits Windshield A piller. Re clocked windshield wiper arm |
2019 BMW X3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 700 mi | Rear, right door map pocket light was misaligned from factory resulting in light not being dimly lit at night. Light realigned, now working. |
2018 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 355hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2500 mi | Driver side mirror - double vision at night |
2017 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Seat belt doesn't buckle |
2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Door was sagging significantly |
2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Rear center seat belt lock not working |
2016 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8220 mi | Engine check light on|Found fault "8051C5 metering line heating, activation, short circuit to ground" |Replaced metering line. |
| 15919 mi | ISOFIX child-restraint anchor bars recall (dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars) |
2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20300 mi | interior trim loose |
2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi | door hinge failed |
2014 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 7000 mi | Rear door rattled and the door ajar warning would come on about 25% of the time. |
2013 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi US $300 |
Repaired door locks and opening mechanism. |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
replaced passenger door lock. It would not unlock from inside. |
| 14100 mi | Hatch Hydraulics were noisy and replaced |
2012 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39700 mi US $300 |
Windshield washers stopped working due to clogged lines. Disassembled system and cleaned all the lines |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1600 mi | Replaced right front passenger window regulator which had failed - 3 week wait for part. |
| 26000 mi | Passenger front door was not closing properly. Tightened bolts holding the door to the frame - likely due to previous owner/work completed on the door months before. |
| 18160 mi | Driver side front window was squeaking when going up and down. |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44500 mi $100 |
Cable that opens rear boot/hatch failed. |
| 5580 mi | Driver's side window screeching upon opening/closing |
| 45880 mi | Water in front right light |
2011 BMW X3 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75640 mi | Driver window making grinding noise, both front door windows regulators replaced under extended warranty. |
| 1860 mi | Rear hatch does not close properly. Interior light indicates open hatch. Parts replaced to no avail. |
| 1860 mi | Rear hatch still does not close properly every time. Occasionally, hatch does not respond to key remote. |
| 1860 mi | Rear hatch does not close consistently even after 5-6 repair trips for it. Replacement latch ordered. |
| 6180 mi | Rear hatch latch replaced. |
| 42780 mi | Rear hood latch wouldn't engage |
| 22320 mi C $175 |
Could not remove the wheel to change winter tires. Lock nut system was broken and had to cut them |
| 22660 mi | Windows making noise when coming up or down. Electric windows system fixed. |
| 2000 mi | The Tire Pressure Monitor Malfunction warning was going off. They said they replaced the right front wheel pressure sensor. While driving home from the repair to TPM malfunction on 4/10/12, the warning for TPM malfunction went off EIGHT times. On 4/19/2012 replaced all tire pressure sensors besides right front due to previous replacement. |
2008 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49000 mi | Windshield washers not spraying properly (2nd time in a year) |
2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi | headlight washers broken |
| 37000 mi | Passenger side rear window mechanism noisy. Parts replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced tires to pass inspection |
| 67900 mi US $50 |
Rear window washer leaked into interior |
| 67000 mi | Rear window washer fixed. |
| 56000 mi | Windshield washer well repair... had brought it to the dealer more than a year and a half ago- never repaired properly. Still having a problem. |
| 58000 mi | Windshield washer reservoir repaired. |
| 86000 mi US $200 |
Replace washer fluid tank |
2007 BMW X3 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 59000 mi US $222 |
Drivers side Headlight washer leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 48500 mi US $239 |
Windshield washer pump leaking. Car has two pumps side by side, replaced both pumps at the same time. |
| 42300 mi | Grinding noise in the driver power seat mechanism. Dealer replaced entire seat track assembly. In a previous visit, dealer lubed the seat tracks, but noise recurred, hence the replacement. |
| 115900 mi US $250 |
Replaced front and rear window washer pumps which had failed |
| 146000 mi US $40 |
Fuel door wouldn't lock. Mechanic reinstalled sleeve for fuel filler flap lock rod |
| 180000 mi | Align headlight beams |
| 186000 mi US $1200 |
adjust headlghts |
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 58800 mi US $2000 |
Leak in window washer tank. |
2006 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi US $800 |
replaced headlight housings,they would diffuse the light so at night you could not see well,like old lead glass windows in an old home...own my own shop, added $250 for labor. |
| 43000 mi US $60 |
Window drive cog snapped. Second one at 43k on the ODO. Common problem with BMWs |
| 145700 mi US $45 |
When opened, hood would barely stay up in colder weather. Replaced weak hood lift supports (gas springs). |
| 147115 mi US $20 |
Windshield washer pump cracked and drained fluid. Pump was replaced. |
| 134000 mi US $250 |
Leak in windshield washer pump |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $40 |
Driving dog for left-rear window replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $120 |
Windshield wipers got out of alignment and they crossed and would then not work. Shop replaced blades and aligned wipers. They work fine now. |
| 101000 mi US $600 |
Cables to hood latch failed. Could not open hood. Repair previously tried...cleaned, tightened cables. Hood cables repaired. |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80700 mi | Noise comming from right rear tire |
| 116560 mi C $15 |
Rear Brake light bulb replaced |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $35 |
Replaced windshield wiper pumps (2) and filters. Both were leaking. Bought parts on ebay and completed repairs ourselves. |
| 158000 mi US $20 |
right rear passenger window regulator clip broke. regulator clip and door panel clip retainers were replaced |
| 35000 mi US $500 |
Front passenger seat belt was locked in fully retracted position. Replaced seat belt mechanism. |
2004 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $64 |
Replaced headlight washer pump. |
| 81200 mi | Rear left window gear broken. Loud snap noise and window will no longer operate. Prior to this,right window gear broken and repaired at cost of $400. Chose to delay repair until I find a better price. |
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