2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i Problems

48 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Air Bags · verdict BUY 95/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Air Bags12
Engine11
Power Train8
Steering8
Vehicle Speed Control6
Service Brakes6

In the owners’ words

“Front passenger seat occupancy mat defect causes disabling of passenger airbag. Recalls have been issued for the same issue in other models. Issue confirmed by dealership. Persistent warning lamp alert.”NHTSA complaint, 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i owner
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was driving rough before stalling with the drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fault code variable camshaft timing control. The dealer made other repairs to the vehicle, and the fault codes disappeared. However, the contact stated that the failur”NHTSA complaint, 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i owner
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated that after his wife parked the vehicle, she shifted the gear into the park (p) position however, after his wife exit the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently rolled and crashed into a post without warning. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. No police report was filed. The contact notified AAA and upon inspection, the contact was informed tha”NHTSA complaint, 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i reliable?

On the federal record it scores 95/100: 48 owner complaints (3.43 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Air Bags, with 12 of 51 categorised reports.

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The 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i scored 95/100 on the federal record.

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