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Bmw X3 · 2018

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

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V521000·2021-07-08

    BMW Recalls 2018-2019 X3 and X4 Models Due to Air Bag Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X3 and X4 vehicles because the front passenger air bag may fail to deploy due to a sensor assembly error.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V563000·2019-07-31

    BMW Recalls 2018-2019 X3 and X4 Models for Seatback Welding Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X3 and 2019 X4 vehicles because improperly welded front seatback frames may fold unexpectedly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V453000·2018-07-06

    BMW Recalls 2018-2019 X3 and X4 Models for Brake Caliper Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X3 and 2019 X4 vehicles because insufficient coating on rear brake caliper pistons may reduce braking performance.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V764000·2024-10-15

    2018–2022 BMW X3 rear cargo rail attachment defect recall

    BMW is recalling 2018–2022 X3 vehicles because rear cargo rail attachment bolts may become damaged in a rear crash, causing the rail to detach and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the bolts free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V152000·2020-03-18

    BMW Recalls X3 and X4 Models for Instrument Panel Casing Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018-2020 X3 and 2019-2020 X4 vehicles because the instrument panel casing may not be tightened properly, posing an injury risk during air bag deployment.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V684000·2019-09-27

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Backup Camera Software Defect

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota are recalling specific 2018-2020 models because backup camera settings may persist, hiding the rear view image and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, ROLLS-ROYCE, TOYOTA X6, 745LE, 530E, 330I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V431000·2018-06-21

    BMW Recalls 2018 X3 Models for Rear Turn Signal Color Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018 X3 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles because rear turn signals may display incorrect colors, potentially confusing other drivers.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V154000·2018-03-07

    BMW Recalls 2018 X3 Models for Potential Rear Spoiler Detachment

    BMW is recalling 2018 X3 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles because the rear spoiler may not be properly attached or may be missing screws, posing a road hazard.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3
    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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