Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 BMW X3 has 16 recalls, 94 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
16
Recalls
94
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V598000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540...
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...
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...
20V164000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xD...
19V678000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The f...
20V601000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 S...
19V738000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resu...
20V355000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Su...
21V598000
ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 ...
20V490000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. L...
20V443000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rea...
23V211000
SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 20...
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...
25V636000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 BMW X3 SUV RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while her son was using the rear passenger's... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a defect in my 2020 BMW X3 that has resulted in ... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We had an oil pump failure that was because the part was plastic, not metal. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Oil pump failures have been reported across multiple production years, and affected vehicle populati... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehi... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE | 70-80k mileage the oil filter housing gushed coolant fluid. Replacement at dealership quoted at $4,0... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Component Failed: Engine starter relay and starter motor assembly. The vehicle stalled in traffic an... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2020 BMW X3 (VIN: [XXX] ) is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V636 (urgent fire risk when parked). The r... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a driver safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | Active protection reduced message Pretensioning of seatbelts not possible. I barely use the car and ... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V6... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The car has active air shutters on the grill/radiator, which are known to fail prematurely, causes o... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ENGINE | The lower radiator blinds/air flaps are not working. I have a check engine light on and the dealersh... |