Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 BMW X3 has 10 recalls, 154 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
10
Recalls
154
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V374000
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Kee...
18V453000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehic...
21V096000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive4...
20V152000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M ve...
19V563000
SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front se...
19V684000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X...
21V521000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The f...
19V291000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly ma...
24V534000
STRUCTURE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interio...
24V764000
STRUCTURE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear ca...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 BMW X3 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting a water intrusion issue in my 2019 BMW X3 involving both the roof-mounted “shark fin”... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | PHANTOM BRAKING ISSUE - Twice now while driving 50-55 MPH on clear roads the brakes slammed on witho... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving down the highway at about 60 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise like a gunshot, and th... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | ENGINE | I'm reporting a safety issue with BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine, primarily 2019-2021 m... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2019 BMW X3 (G01 chassis) displays a persistent "Emergency Call System Malfunction" warning on th... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On returning to my locked vehicle that had been in the parking ramp for 3 days, I started the car an... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | - Frontal Collision warning, Pedestrian warning - yes because safety features were shut off, back u... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | STRUCTURE | 2019 BMW X3 with operable sunroof. Significant leakage occurred in front and rear of car risking el... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a manufacturing defect on BMW vehicles, specifically the 2019 BMW X3 with fewer than ... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Reporting a failure of the engine cooling system on my 2019 BMW X3 that developed over time despite ... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving my BMW X3, the engine suddenly failed after the check-engine light came on, which foll... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The emergency call system on the vehicle has failed and I am getting an error message. The service c... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Turbo coolant lines/ Oil filter housing failed I am reporting failure of the oil filter housing an... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Despite replacing the water pump, coolant expansion tank, hoses, and other related cooling system co... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE | 2019 BMW X3 - Coolant warning has been going on for the last 6 months and I was refilling coolant ev... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ENGINE | The radiator hose system has now failed twice due to faulty hoses and connections. |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the i... |
| Sep 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Today, I placed my backpack containing my 2019 BMW X3 key fob in the back seat, closed the door, and... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the i... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The automatic emergency braking system randomly applied itself while I was driving 40mph down a high... |