2014 BMW X3 engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2014 BMW X3 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The…”
filed Dec 22, 2025
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent…”
filed Aug 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated air mass too high…
B010520 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 23, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other X3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 X3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 X3 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 X3 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 X3 | 22 | 24% |
| 2016 X3 | 18 | 22% |
| 2015 X3 | 15 | 14% |
| 2013 X3 | 13 | 6% |
| 2012 X3 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 X3 | 24 | 21% |
| 2010 X3 | 14 | 44% |
| 2008 X3 | 15 | 23% |
| 2007 X3 | 16 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 BMW X3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.