Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 BMW X3 has 5 recalls, 80 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
80
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V755000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 201...
21V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535...
21V586000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 20...
16V333000
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, ...
24V608000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 20...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 BMW X3 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Key Details of BMW EGR Recall: • Affected Models: Primarily 2013-2018 BMW 328d/xDrive, 535d/xDrive, ... |
| Jan 24, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 BMX X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the a... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while parking in the garage, the warning me... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ENGINE | BMW has not been able to offer a repair for the engine coolant pump recall issued in August 2024. I ... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The low-pressure fuel temperature/pressure sensor failed internally, causing diesel fuel to intrude ... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | * in 2018, the car started automatically going into Park when the engine is running but at a stop (e... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electric water pump, has shorted internally , even with the vehicle off , this caused the batte... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The complete A/C unit has completely gone out and I am just now getting notice after almost a year o... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Dec 29, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | the passenger restraint system malfunction error came out several times since last month. |
| Nov 30, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ste... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |