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2019 BMW X3 engine problems

The 2019 BMW X3 has 36 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

36

Engine complaints

16%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

X3 engine complaints by model year160 complaints2004: 17 complaints2005: 8 complaints2006: 10 complaints2007: 41 complaints2008: 31 complaints2009: 4 complaints2010: 20 complaints2011: 55 complaints2012: 10 complaints2013: 160 complaints2014: 38 complaints2015: 44 complaints2016: 30 complaints2017: 39 complaints2018: 19 complaints2019: 36 complaints2020: 25 complaints2021: 21 complaints2022: 8 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 4 complaints
X3 engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

“Subject: Rear Differential Mount Failure and Driveshaft Breakage — Sudden Loss of Vehicle Control at Highway Speed Complaint Summary: While driving at highway speed, I experienced a sudden and extremely loud bang from the rear of the vehicle. Immediately afterward, I lost complete control of the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 1, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 BMW X3 have?

NHTSA has 36 complaints about the 2019 BMW X3 engine — 16% 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.