Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 BMW X3 has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have reached out to the manufacturer for a solution and they said to wait till there is a remedy. ... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | This vehicle shuts down the engine when stopped at a stop sign or light. The engine resumes when you... |
| Dec 15, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | MY EMERGENCY BRAKE KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO USE THEM FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS NOW. ALSO... |
| Nov 7, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION - UNCOMMANDED CHANGE FROM DRIVE TO PARK THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE TURNS THE CAR OFF ... |
| Sep 3, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | A VERY DANGEROUS AND CATASTROPHIC SITUATION IS CREATED WHEN USING THE START/STOP FEATURE. WHEN STOPP... |