Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 BMW X3 has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
10
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
17V683000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2009 BMW X3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PVC VALVE HEATER SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE V... |
| Jul 16, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2009 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2009 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900... |
| Jun 12, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, WHITE SMOKE EMERGED FROM TH... |
| Nov 1, 2017 | ENGINE | IN NOVEMBER 2017 I RECEIVED TWO (2) RECALL NOTICES FOR MY 2009 BMW 328I. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BLO... |
| Dec 9, 2014 | ENGINE | ON THE HIGHWAY STUCK IN TRAFFIC GOING ABOUT 30-35 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ... |
| Aug 3, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2009 BMW328XI, WHICH I BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR. I ONLY HAVE 59,000 MI... |
| Apr 20, 2013 | ENGINE | CAR WAS RUNNING VERY BAD BOTH CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON WITH ONE BLINKING TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. THE... |
| Aug 18, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011, MY 2009 328I SHUT DOWN WITHOUT NOTICE IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF I-90 AT MI... |
| Jun 2, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHEN CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED. THIS SITUATION HAPPENS WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY ON H... |