2017 BMW X3 engine problems

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 BMW X3 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

18%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

1 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I am unable to drive my 2017 BMW x3 Vin Number 5uxwx9c37h0t22306 anymore I recently took my vehicle to a mechanical and they told me that my Engine Coolant Pump is no longer good. I checked for any recalls, and the recall is Engine Coolant Pump which the description explains everything that's…”
filed Jul 14, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…”
filed May 6, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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, 2025
The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
B010921 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Dec 11, 2024
The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.
B170122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 29, 2024