Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 BMW X3 has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ... |
| Jan 20, 2015 | ENGINE | MY CAR HAS HAD A ROUGH ILDE FOR A FEW MONTHS, OFF AND ON. I TOOK MY CAR, 78000 MILES, FOR A CV AXLE ... |
| Dec 24, 2014 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON CAME ON. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING TWO NEED REPLACED 1)... |
| Aug 21, 2014 | ENGINE | THE BOLT HOLDING THE TIMING CHAIN TOGETHER BROKE CAUSING THE TIMING CHAIN TO BREAK WHICH RESULTED IN... |
| Dec 24, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ON DECEMBER 26TH, 2010 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2005 BMW X3 WHEN IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A ST... |
| May 31, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X3. WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE ENGINE STALLED; FOLLOWED BY ... |
| May 10, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER HOSE THREE ... |