Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 BMW X3 has 10 recalls, 92 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
10
Recalls
92
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | STEERING,ENGINE | Vehicle is experiencing critical mounting component failure very early on. Vehicle has under 50k mil... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 BMW X3 M40i – Starter Motor Failure Matches NHTSA 26V056000 Defect (No-Start at Stop Light + Ex... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a potential safety defect in BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine, primarily m... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car spontaneously caught on fire. Total loss. Drove car home from haircut appointment 5 to 10 minute... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This technical failure in the BMW B58TU engine (2019–2021) involves the variable-displacement oil pu... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH on the highway, the ... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was in motion. There were no weather ev... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding my 2021 BMW X3, which... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The starter failed and car would not start, requiring replacement by the BMW dealership. Car is only... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While stopped in traffic the automatic start-stop system engaged. When traffic began moving again th... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights will turn on and off irregularly without any drastic changes in outside lighting cond... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V63600... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the v... |