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2022 BMW X3 Complaints

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

68

Total

2

Crashes

4

Fires

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

Most Reported Components

OTHER
17
ENGINE
12
STRUCTURE
12
ELECTRICAL
6
BRAKES
5

Recent Complaints

ODI #11750496

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — Filed 07/07/2026

- Customer Reports: ac not cooling, stopped cooling yesterday while on the highway, approved evac and recharge if needed Caused by Leaking a/c hose from compressor to condenser Tech: CHRISTOPHER ARCHER (F88) Installed 64 53 9 868 421 : B1-Pressure hose assy c Installed 64 53 9 284 018 : B1BIMIRRZN-Gasket ring Confirmed concern. Performed vehicle

ODI #11749484

POWER TRAIN — Filed 07/02/2026

belt tensioner failed while on highway without warning, leading to complete shutdown of the engine. Car had to be towed for repair. Complete disintegration of the timing belt, the car only had 51,000 miles. Expensive repair

ODI #11749263

EQUIPMENT — Filed 07/08/2026

The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in hot weather, the air conditioner failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the air conditioner line was rubbing against a pulley, presenting a fire hazard. The contact was informed that the air conditioner hose needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

ODI #11746577

STRUCTURE — Filed 06/23/2026

On June 23, 2026 around 3:30pm, we were driving 70 mph on an interstate (I40) and the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered on our BMW X3. We were not struck by anything and there was no inclement weather or extreme heat. The sunshade was pulled so we were not hit by the glass, but we were very much in danger. My baby was in the backseat and he would have had glass all over him. We had to pull over on the highway and had to arrange for another car to take us home.

ODI #11741989

ENGINE — Filed 05/22/2026

car starts emitting white smoke with plastic burning smell inside car and outside. no notifications on dash board before this happens therefore emitting this white smoke into car which we are subjected to inhaling further

ODI #11739686

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 11/20/2025

regarding my 2022 BMW X3 due to ongoing issues involving low coolant warnings, coolant leaking, and repeated cooling system problems shortly after reaching approximately 55,000 miles. My vehicle began displaying “low coolant” warnings and has required frequent coolant refills despite normal driving conditions and regular maintenance.the vehicle appears to have an active coolant leak and ongoing cooling system malfunction that has not been permanently resolved.

ODI #11739418

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE — Filed 11/22/2025

The oil filter housing failed and needed to be replaced due to be leaking coolant.. after changed that the failure of the water pump started to failed and engine started to spike high temperatures..

ODI #11737643

ENGINE — Filed 05/13/2026

Oil Filter Housing leak confirmed on my 2022 BMW X3 M40i. My current odomoter reading is at 47K miles and I was told that I could have a catastrophic failure of my engine if not repaired. I am several weeks out of my warranty expiration date and am frustrated that BMW won't honor a warranty claim for an issue known to take a long time to find symptons before being able to fix.

ODI #11734760

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 04/30/2026

While driving, my sunroof spontaneously exploded/shattered and rained glass onto me while driving.

ODI #11725049

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — Filed 06/12/2025

The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving and stopping at a red light or stop sign, the vehicle accelerated from 20 MPH to 40 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. The VIN was not available.

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Complaints are filed by vehicle owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They represent individual consumer experiences and do not necessarily indicate a widespread defect.

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