Recalls ·2011 BMW X3 Xdrive35i

2011 BMW X3 Xdrive35i recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 BMW X3 Xdrive35i. Owners filed 125 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints125
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling19 · 48%
Engine14 · 35%
Electrical system7 · 18%
Steering4 · 10%
Power train3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Unknown or other2 · 5%
Suspension1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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202420
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From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact discovered that an unknown substance was leaking from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant…

Engine and engine cooling · Mar 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Electric Power Steering Failure. Available for inspection. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Confirmed by BMW Dealer. Increased steering effort light came on when EPS fails. A CONTROL MODULE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS…

Steering · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the PCV. The local dealer was not contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or…

Engine and engine cooling · Aug 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. The contact stated that the door lock pins failed to go up or down while using the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator had failed. The vehicle was…

Electrical system · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.