Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 BMW X3 has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 24, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ENGINE | There is an open safety recall for the engine starter on this vehicle. I contacted the local BMW de... |
| 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 21, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine oil pump has an internal plastic housing that can fail and will cause oil pressure variat... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 BMW X3 M40i – Starter Motor Failure Matches NHTSA 26V056000 Defect (No-Start at Stop Light + Ex... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | ENGINE | BMW b58 engines have been having issues with oil pumps, common symptoms are the oil level not being ... |
| Feb 26, 2023 | ENGINE | The check engine light is on. We have taken the vehicle to 2 different BMW dealerships and the probl... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | ENGINE | Intermittent Check Engine Light with the Plug In Hybrid X3 30e since January 2023. Vehicle has been ... |