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2019 BMW X3 body & structure problems

The 2019 BMW X3 has 32 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

32

Body & Structure complaints

14%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

X3 body & structure complaints by model year32 complaints2004: 8 complaints2005: 7 complaints2006: 5 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 6 complaints2018: 8 complaints2019: 32 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 12 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 3 complaints2026: 1 complaints
X3 body & structure complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V764000Body & StructureOctober 15, 2024 · 8,725 units

Defect

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 cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

Consequence

Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.

24V534000Body & StructureJuly 17, 2024 · 282,387 units

Defect

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 interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

Consequence

Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What owners report

“MY 2019 BMW X3 WITH COMFORT ACCESS OPTION PACKAGE WILL OPEN THE HATCH WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES NOW AND ALL WHEN LOCKED WITH THE KEY IN MY POCKET AND I WAS WELL OVER 100 FEET AWAY. THIS CAN INJURE PEOPLE/KIDS IN PARKING LOTS OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO MY GARAGE OR HATCH. SOME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 18, 2021

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2019 BMW X3 have?

NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 2019 BMW X3 body & structure — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 BMW X3 body & structure?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the body & structure: 24V534000, 24V764000.

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.