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2009 BMW X3 Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 BMW X3 has 11 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 BMW X3

Airbags
31
Electrical
11
Engine
10
Other
9
Visibility
4
Fuel System
4
Powertrain
3
Lights
3
Steering
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 18, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe battery safety terminal deployed while I was driving down the mountain, causing unsafe condition...
Nov 18, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATSWHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAGIC, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, WENT TO PULL OUT OF TRAGIC AND FELT MY [XX...
Apr 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINERECALL # 17V676, 17V683 IT HAS BEEN NEARLY A YEAR AND I'M STILL UNABLE TO MAKE REPAIR APPOINTMENT W...
Dec 1, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY CAR IS EXPERIENCING PLASTIC BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE FROM THE COOLING VENTS, BMW HAS OPENED A RECAL...
May 16, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNMOVED IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. IT SUDDENLY BROKE OUT IN FLAMES ...
Feb 1, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL THAT HAS BEEN OPEN FOR 18 MONTHS AND NOW THE PCV VALVE THAT CREATES FIRES
Oct 7, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATSNHTSA INVESTIGATIONS PE07045 AND EA08001 DETERMINED MICRO-CRACKS COULD DEVELOP IN THE SIDE FLANKS OF...
Aug 11, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCOUPE OF TIME THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE RESULT SRS & AIRBAG LIGHT NOW STAY ON.
Nov 28, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUPON RETURNING TO SEATTLE, WA, SINCE I FLEW DOWN TO BERKLEY, CA TO PURCHASE MY VEHICLE, I NOTICED E...
Nov 15, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING2009 BMW 328I, THE DIRECTIONAL LIGHT AT TIMES BLINKS RAPIDLY AND A WARNING OF LIGHT PROBLEM ILLUMINA...
Jun 1, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING HIS VEHICLE AT 9 AM HE RE...

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