Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >BMW
  3. >X3
  4. >2016
  5. >Engine

2016 BMW X3 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 BMW X3 has 27 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 BMW X3

Engine
27
Other
11
Powertrain
7
Brakes
7
Electrical
6
Fuel System
4
Airbags
4
Seat Belts
4
Steering
3

27

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

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...

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...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2026ENGINEKey Details of BMW EGR Recall: • Affected Models: Primarily 2013-2018 BMW 328d/xDrive, 535d/xDrive, ...
Dec 2, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Oct 24, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owned a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while parking in the garage, the warning me...
Aug 23, 2025ENGINEBMW has not been able to offer a repair for the engine coolant pump recall issued in August 2024. I ...
Aug 13, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Mar 4, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Feb 27, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Jan 2, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Nov 30, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ste...
Nov 12, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there...
Oct 23, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Oct 23, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Oct 11, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Oct 8, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Sep 28, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contac...
Sep 10, 2024ENGINEI got an engine light and found a recall for BMW's online so I made the service call. Once there at ...
Aug 24, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Aug 13, 2024ENGINEThe manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. NHTSA: #24V-608, Re...
Aug 13, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Aug 13, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...

Explore More

2016 BMW X3 Full Report→All BMW Models→