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2021 BMW x3 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 BMW x3 has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 BMW x3

Electrical
22
Other
22
Structure
9
Speed Control
7
Powertrain
5
Lights
3
Engine
3
Brakes
3
Steering
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 30, 2026POWER TRAINI am reporting a potential safety defect in BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine, primarily m...
Feb 28, 2026POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis technical failure in the BMW B58TU engine (2019–2021) involves the variable-displacement oil pu...
Sep 23, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMy vehicle is subject to an active safety recall (NHTSA #25V-636) issued in September 2025 involving...
Aug 22, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI'm reporting a safety issue with BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine, primarily 2019-2021 m...
Jul 15, 2023POWER TRAINSevere clunk while in reverse probably coming from rear differential

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