2015 BMW X3 engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2015 BMW X3 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance, and the contact was informed that the…”
filed Oct 27, 2025
“The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available…”
filed Jul 10, 2025
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 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 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% |
| 2014 X3 | 19 | 22% |
| 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 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.