2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Problems

86 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 89/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System30
Engine19
Engine And Engine Cooling19
Service Brakes11
Air Bags9
Unknown Or Other9

In the owners’ words

“Had an oil change through BMW with their pre-packaged oil service. 6 days later my oil pump chain guard broke inside the engine and now they're telling me I need a new engine which cost $33,000. I believe the chain guard was either broken during the time of their possession or they could at least have told me that the chain guard was cracked or broken when they did the oil change by looking down the oil cap. They exp”NHTSA complaint, 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i owner
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The message “Fuel Supply Malfunction” was displayed. Additionally, the contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V527000 (Air Bags) and stated that the passenger’s side air bag was not replaced. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnos”NHTSA complaint, 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i owner
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaig”NHTSA complaint, 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i reliable?

On the federal record it scores 89/100: 86 owner complaints (7.17 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 30 of 97 categorised reports.

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The 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i scored 89/100 on the federal record.

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