Major Problems with 2011 BMW X3 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2011 BMW X3

2011 BMW X3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1

2011 BMW X3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 19000 miles

2011 BMW X3 STEERING Mileage: 88863 miles

Browse 2011 BMW X3 complaints by category

Problems with POWER TRAIN, ENGINE and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from BMW X3 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN the vehicle is hesitating when shifting from first to second gear causing a lag in acceleration particularly on hills or	17 ~ 49798 miles
ENGINE a quick acceleration from zero at about 25 mph there was a loud noise from the engine. it sounded like...	15 ~ 62142 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. the contact stated the vehicle would abnormally veer towards the right while...	15 ~ 35338 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions ie the windshield wipers don't work the headlights operate sporadically the...	14 ~ 54353 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions ie the windshield wipers don't work the headlights operate sporadically the...	10 ~ 66333 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER glove box is coming out. i hardly used the glove box but the side portion of it is coming off....	4 ~ 75438 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. while driving at approximately 65 mph during heavy rain the vehicle violently...	4 ~ 45945 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. while driving at approximately 65 mph during heavy rain the vehicle violently...	4 ~ 63750 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while driving on an interstate road exiting a tunnel the x-3 suddenly without any warning or indicators lost the power...	3 ~ 65954 miles
AIR BAGS the passenger restraint system is malfunctioning. this is a common problem that bmw x3 cars have. we have the sports...	3 ~ 24926 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING car reports steering malfunction and electrical power steering assist is not provided. appears similar to issue with power steering system	2 ~ 250 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2011 bmw x3. consumer states multiple drive train failures *tgw the consumer stated while driving the vehicle lost power while...	2 ~ 250 miles
SEATS i came outside one morning to find that all my windows were rolled down the sunroof was rolled completely back...	1 ~ 140000 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 2011 bmw x3 xdrive28i. consumer writes in regard to safety recall no. 17v-683 pcv valve heater and inquires if reimbursement	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2011 bmw x3. consumer writes in regards to assembly bolts recall notice issues. *smd the consumer was informed the parts	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER the electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions ie the windshield wipers don't work the headlights operate sporadically the...	1 ~ 19000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i pulled my car into my flat garage placed it in park turned it off and went into the house....	1 ~ 8000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2011 bmw x3. consumer states multiple drive train failures *tgw the consumer stated while driving the vehicle lost power while...	1
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x3. the contact stated the vehicle would abnormally veer towards the right while...	1 ~ 680 miles

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