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Bmw X3 · 2015

7 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V608000·2024-08-13

    BMW Recalls Multiple Models Due to Water Pump Electrical Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles from 2012-2018 because an improperly sealed water pump connector may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 328I, 228XI, Z4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V907000·2021-11-19

    BMW Recalls Diesel Vehicles Due to EGR Cooler Leak Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2013-2018 diesel models because an EGR cooler leak can cause a melting intake manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 740LD, 328D, 535D, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V586000·2021-07-29

    BMW Recalls 11,216 Vehicles for High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    BMW is recalling 11,216 vehicles from 2014-2018 because a high-pressure fuel pump failure could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, 328D, 535D, X5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V755000·2018-10-25

    BMW Recalls Diesel Vehicles Due to EGR Cooler Leak Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2013-2018 diesel models because a leaking EGR cooler can cause the intake manifold to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 328D, X5, 535D, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V683000·2016-09-21

    BMW Recalls X3, X4, and X5 Models Due to Air Bag Defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2014-2015 X3, X4, and X5 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may be improperly welded, posing a risk of injury.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X4, X5, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V333000·2016-05-23

    BMW Recalls X3 and X4 Models for Child Seat Anchor Defect

    BMW is recalling specific X3 and X4 models because lower anchor bars for child seats may be damaged, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V648000·2014-10-16

    BMW Recalls 2015 X3 and X4 Vehicles for Rearview Mirror Defect

    BMW is recalling 2015 X3 and X4 vehicles because the driver's side exterior rearview mirror may not meet US safety standards, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2007 · powertrain 53 complaints, median 38,800 mi
  • 2007 · electrical 51 complaints, median 75,000 mi
    Includes 10 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2019 · engine 26 complaints
  • 2008 · electrical 25 complaints, median 69,500 mi
    Includes 5 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2007 · steering 20 complaints, median 78,568 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,171 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 3.3/5 · 34 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.7/5 · 36 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 4.0/5 · 12 complaints · most complained-of: body
  • 2022: 3.2/5 · 70 complaints · most complained-of: body

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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