226 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 72/100
“My Brake Vacuum Pump is broken, with oil leaking into the vacuum reservoir. The brake distance is much longer. I searched the web and found out a lot of people had the same issue.”NHTSA complaint, 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i owner
“The contact owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light and drivetrain warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the positive battery terminal motherboard had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recur”NHTSA complaint, 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i owner
“BMW knows there is a problem with the 2013 x3 timing chain. I have continuously had my BMW serviced at there shops. Never once when my car was in for service did they mention the issue or proactively check. My vehicle now has the issue per the dealership snd indicated it is approximately a 20k repair which they included a new engine. I also followed BMWs recommendation to have the oil changed 1year or when miles ”NHTSA complaint, 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i owner
On the federal record it scores 72/100: 226 owner complaints (17.38 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 147 of 285 categorised reports.
The 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i scored 72/100 on the federal record.