CarRecallWatchThe 2013 BMW X3 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 10 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (147 reports).
2013 BMW X3 recalls
Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
An electrical connector on the engine's water pump may not be properly sealed.
Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing defect.
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Break Apart in a Crash
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
Child seat anchor bars may be damaged, raising injury risk
Certain BMW X3 and X4 vehicles have lower anchor bars used to secure child car seats.
Most common 2013 BMW X3 problems
Problem areas named in the 226 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 147 |
| Power Train | 60 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Steering | 6 |
What owners report
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.
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 recurred. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mile
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 were hit per their change program. Just has the oil changed in November and at the end of December now timing chain issues. Again multiple times this issue could have been identified and proactively fixed while under warrenty. Also has issues where the material on the glove box p
The contact's daughter owns a 2013 BMW X3. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer found no signs of contamination and installed a water pump connector cap. The contact stated that a month after the repair, the engine was overheating while idling, and there was while smoke coming from the engine with an unknown warning light on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the water pump and the battery were replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that the wate
While driving my 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i under normal conditions, a âdrivetrain malfunctionâ warning suddenly appeared, immediately followed by a âlow oil pressureâ warning. Within seconds, the engine lost all power and shut off completely while the vehicle was in motion. I had to coast and steer the car off the roadway and push it to safety with the help of others. My safety and the safety of other drivers were at risk due to the sudden and complete loss of propulsion in active traffic. An independent BMW-trained service center confirmed that the engine suffered catastrophic internal damage caused by failure of the timing chain system. This timing chain defect is well documented in B
2013 BMW X3 questions
Does the 2013 BMW X3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2013 BMW X3: Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants; Driver Air Bag Inflator May Break Apart in a Crash; Child seat anchor bars may be damaged, raising injury risk; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW X3?
Based on 226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (147), Power Train (60), Electrical System (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 BMW X3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.