2015 BMW X3 engine problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 BMW X3 — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving under medium acceleration, vehicle made a loud popping noise and engine power was severely reduced. Drivetrain warning light immediately appeared and said vehicle could be driven but at reduced power and needed to be serviced soon as possible. At highway speeds on a major interstate…”
filed Jun 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the "Service Engine Soon" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The dealer…”
filed Mar 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine sootCampaign 18V755000 · Oct 25, 2018
Related service bulletins
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first in-service / delivery…
B010125 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 8, 2025The 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, 2024Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
B010919 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 16, 2023
Engine problems in other X3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X3 | 4 | 11% |
| 2024 X3 | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 X3 | 8 | 12% |
| 2021 X3 | 23 | 22% |
| 2020 X3 | 25 | 23% |
| 2019 X3 | 31 | 19% |
| 2018 X3 | 15 | 21% |
| 2017 X3 | 17 | 18% |
| 2016 X3 | 13 | 16% |
| 2014 X3 | 19 | 22% |
| 2013 X3 | 147 | 65% |
| 2012 X3 | 8 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.