Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 BMW X3 has 13 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Oil pump failures have been reported across multiple production years, and affected vehicle populati... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the message "Drivetrain Mal... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The differential mounting bolt will fail causing your differential to fall which breaks your drivesh... |
| Jul 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Was driving the vehicle home and while driving I heard a loud pop and a thump. Had the vehicle towed... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The issue is with the rear differential carrier bolt, Part # 33176760336. This bolt shears at the he... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Consistently breaking differential bolt that hold the rear differential in place, very widespread is... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The rear differential bolt is a known failure point on these cars. I see it time and time again wher... |
| May 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated while accelerating from a stop, there was a loud,... |
| May 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, he heard an abnormal noi... |
| May 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, t... |
| May 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The differential is making clicking noises at low speed especially when on and off the gas. |
| Mar 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Rear differential disconnected from vehicle due to mounting bolt snapping, rear differential was als... |
| Feb 19, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle engine RPM will arbitrarily increase from 500-600 RPM to 1200-1500 RPM while idling in drive... |