2013 BMW X3 transmission problems
The 2013 BMW X3 has 60 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
60
Transmission complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR APPROX. 5 MINUTES IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING & BLACK SMOKE THRU DASHBOARD. COULD SEE FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN 5-6 MINUTES CAR WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. NOTHING LEFT EXCEPT FOR THE FRAME. TOTAL LOSS, ALMOST NO WARNING.”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2013 BMW X3 have?
NHTSA has 60 complaints about the 2013 BMW X3 transmission — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.