Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 BMW X3 has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
17
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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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 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU... |
| 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... |
| 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 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... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Beginning Oct 1, 2025. The cars drivetrain warning came on intermittently until mechanics correctly ... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | ENGINE | This recall was in September 2025, and for a starter issue that could cause a fire. Despite the urg... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The lower radiator blinds had to be replace and was causing the engineer light to come. I feel that... |
| Dec 26, 2023 | ENGINE | I purchased the vehicle used on December 2, 2023. The vehicle randomly and intermittently exhibits a... |
| Feb 11, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated after parking her vehicle at her residence, the ... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | ENGINE | BMW recalled our car twice to replace the hybrid battery. Purchase in late July 2020; first recall a... |
| Jul 26, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated the vehicle was stationary at a parking lot, whe... |
| Mar 25, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNATTEN... |