Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 BMW X3 has 10 recalls, 113 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
10
Recalls
113
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 22, 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...
21V199000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet...
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...
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...
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...
26V056000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
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Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 BMW X3 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | At a stoplight in Huntsville, TX, on Oct. 14, 2026, car died. No yellow lights, no warning of any ki... |
| Oct 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Formal complaint regarding improper recall repair of a 2021 BMW X3 and request for assistance. Dear ... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Active Grill shutter malfunction. Randomly the check engine light came on the code was for the gril... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V43800... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On XXX, while in the parking lot, after placing the car in 'park' I then placed the auto into 'reve... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V43800... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine mounts on my BMW X3 have failed. It is a known national issue with the car, it can be exa... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am writing to report a known safety-related defect on my 2021 BMW X3, VIN [XXX]. 1 The vehicle was... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | ENGINE | There is an open safety recall for the engine starter on this vehicle. I contacted the local BMW de... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the e... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owned a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle in front ... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2021 BMW X3 M40i VIN# [XXX] Starter failed with the following BMW codes: [XXX] Starter Malfunction w... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car suffered a complete electrical failure when stopped at a traffic light. No warnings on dash, wip... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact’s wife owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle... |
| May 30, 2026 | ENGINE | Explosion, fires while the vehicle was off and parked |
| May 5, 2026 | ENGINE | The oil pump is exhibiting erratic oil pressure behavior, verified by certified BMW technicians. Thi... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ENGINE | Filing regarding NHTSA Recalls 25V-636 and 26V-056. My 2021 BMW X3 M40i (VIN: [XXX] , built Septembe... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine oil pump has an internal plastic housing that can fail and will cause oil pressure variat... |