CarRecallWatchThe 2020 BMW X3 has 16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 6 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (35 reports).
2020 BMW X3 recalls
Starter Relay Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
The engine starter relay can corrode over time.
Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain 2018-2022 BMW X3 vehicles may have a rear cargo rail attachment that can become damaged in a rear-end crash.
Cargo rail may detach in rear crash, raising injury risk
Certain 2018-2023 BMW X3 vehicles may have an interior cargo rail attachment that can become damaged in a rear-end crash.
Seat Frame May Not Hold Occupant in a Crash
Some BMW vehicles may have seat frames that were not welded properly to the seat rails.
Engine Software May Cause Loss of Braking Assist at Startup
The engine management software in certain vehicles may cause a loss of braking assist during engine start.
Rearview camera may be blocked or go dark in reverse
When the vehicle is shifted into Reverse, part of the rearview camera image can be obscured, or the screen may not turn on.
Rearview camera image may be partly blocked
The rearview camera image on certain BMW vehicles may be slightly obscured in a small portion of the view.
Battery Debris Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk
Debris may have entered one or more hybrid battery cells during production.
Loose Battery Welds Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk
Certain plug-in hybrid vehicles may have loose welding beads inside the high-voltage hybrid battery.
Rear Camera May Not Display When Reversing
Some vehicles were built without the software needed to show the rearview camera image when the transmission is in reverse.
Steering Tie Rod May Fracture, Risking Loss of Control
A steering gear tie rod in these vehicles can become damaged when driven in certain conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces.
Seat belt sensors may misread belted occupants in crashes
Sensors in the front seat belt buckles may incorrectly detect a belted driver or front passenger as unbelted.
Loose dash panel may break apart during airbag deployment
The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger airbag.
Steering Can Fail Under Load, Raising Crash Risk
Certain vehicles have a steering rack pinion whose teeth may break under load.
Rear-view camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk
The rear-view camera display on these vehicles can be adjusted so the backup camera image no longer appears, and the system keeps that setting the next time the car is put in reverse.
Front Swivel Bearings May Break, Causing Loss of Control
Some front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing.
Most common 2020 BMW X3 problems
Problem areas named in the 110 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 |
What owners report
I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019â2021. These vehicles utilize a variable-displacement engine oil pump containing an internal thermoplastic adjusting component responsible for regulating oil pressure. Field failures are increasingly being reported in which this internal component fractures, resulting in sudden loss or instability of engine oil pressure. The failure frequently occurs during cold-start operation in low ambient temperatures. When the component fails, oil pressure regulation becomes erratic or is lost entirely. In many cases, drivers receive little or no actionable wa
I am reporting a chronic manufacturing defect on my 2020 BMW X3 that poses an immediate electrical short-circuit and vehicle safety hazard. The passenger-side panoramic sunroof drainage system/roof structure leaks water heavily through the side panel joint of the door frame, directly saturating the front passenger floor carpet. This issue has been ongoing since I received the vehicle in 2020.The vehicle has been brought to Kelly BMW of Columbus, Ohio, at least four separate times since 2020 specifically to address this leak. Technicians have replaced outer seals and cleared tracks, but the leak persists, and on the last visit, unqualified dealership staff claimed they "could not find anythin
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the message âHeat Management Module Malfunctionâ 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 that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided due to a prior good-faith repair being provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000
Heat Management Module HMM is bad. BMW used a plastic part that is right up against the engine block. This HMM Heat Management Module resulted in STOPPING the vehicle completely in the middle of the freeway. I had no control. Then the car drove, then stopped again. I had NO CONTROL over the vehicle. Weeks later the Drivetrain Malfunction warning light appeared as i was driving home late at night from the ER. I took it to my BMW dealer. The diagnostic test was performed and was told the Heat Management Module HMM needed to be replaced at a cost to me of $3000. I contacted BMW USA, explained what transpired and they responded with a denial. I stopped driving the car completely after i found o
I own a 2020 BMW X3 M40i, VIN [XXX], manufactured November 2019, now at approximately 100,000 miles, equipped with the B58TU engine. My oil level sensor stopped completing measurements at approximately 45,000 miles, a known precursor to thermoplastic oil pump failure. For 55,000 miles I had no way to identify whether my vehicle contained the defective component because BMW removed the original thermoplastic part number from all dealer networks. VIN-based lookup now falsely returns updated metal component information regardless of what is physically present in the vehicle. This makes proactive identification impossible for both owners and dealers, meaning the defect cannot be remediated even
2020 BMW X3 questions
Does the 2020 BMW X3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW X3: Starter Relay Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk; Cargo rail may detach in rear crash, raising injury risk; Seat Frame May Not Hold Occupant in a Crash; Engine Software May Cause Loss of Braking Assist at Startup. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW X3?
Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (35), Engine (26), Unknown Or Other (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.