VehicleVerdict

2021 BMW X3 other problems

The 2021 BMW X3 has 23 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

23

Other complaints

17%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

X3 other complaints by model year40 complaints2004: 7 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 5 complaints2007: 12 complaints2008: 5 complaints2009: 1 complaints2011: 7 complaints2012: 5 complaints2013: 15 complaints2014: 9 complaints2015: 13 complaints2016: 13 complaints2017: 9 complaints2018: 12 complaints2019: 40 complaints2020: 16 complaints2021: 23 complaints2022: 16 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 6 complaints2025: 3 complaints2026: 4 complaints
X3 other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

“Car spontaneously caught on fire. Total loss. Drove car home from haircut appointment 5 to 10 minutes away. Parked car as normal and went inside. Within approximately 5 minutes loud knock on door “Your car is on fire!” I came out of my home and saw my car in driveway with fire erupting from…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 20, 2026 · fire

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2021 BMW X3 have?

NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2021 BMW X3 other — 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.