2020 BMW X3 M Problems

109 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 71/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System35
Engine25
Unknown Or Other17
Power Train14
Air Bags8
Structure8

In the owners’ words

“The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the message “Heat Management Module Malfunction” was displayed and the warning light was illuminated. The drive-train warning light was illuminated. Upon research, the contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed t”NHTSA complaint, 2020 BMW X3 M owner
“The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the drivetrain warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, causing the vehicle to jerk and run rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a heat management module failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,404.”NHTSA complaint, 2020 BMW X3 M owner
“The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was released, the auto start feature failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed engine starter. The contact was informed that the engine starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced a recall, NHTSA Campaign Number”NHTSA complaint, 2020 BMW X3 M owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2020 BMW X3 M reliable?

On the federal record it scores 71/100: 109 owner complaints (18.17 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 BMW X3 M?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 35 of 107 categorised reports.

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The 2020 BMW X3 M scored 71/100 on the federal record.

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