Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 BMW X3 has 16 NHTSA other complaints and 4 other-related recalls.
16
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 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...
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroofs on BMWs are known to have issues with leaking, can be a distraction while driving in ba... |
| May 8, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention ca... |
| Nov 10, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is no remedy to fix the recall. This vehicle is a part of my income and I haven't been able to... |
| May 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving in a rural area on a paved road when an explosion of the sun roof glass occurred showering t... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that at night or during inclement weather while s... |
| May 25, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on the highway, without warning, there was an explosion from the roof of the car which... |
| Mar 15, 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | AEB TRIGGERS WITH NO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. DEALER SERVICE REP TELLS ME HER X5 DOES IT TOO, THAT THE SE... |
| Feb 18, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A EXPLOSION. STOP AND THE SUNROOF GLASS HAD EXPLOTED. |
| Feb 18, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE DRIVING, SUNROOF EXPLODED |
| Feb 17, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY REAR TRUNK DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN WHEN I'M AWAY FROM THE CAR AND IT IS LOCKED. MY COWORKERS HAVE ... |
| Sep 9, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE DRIVING HOME, WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE (EXPLOSION) AND AFTER PULLING OFF THE ROAD, WE FOUND THE S... |
| Nov 16, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TRUNK OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. |