BMW X3 engine and engine cooling problems by year
187 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 16 X3 model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 24 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 X3 | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2019 X3 | 6 | 4% | — | |
| 2018 X3 | 4 | 6% | — | |
| 2017 X3 | 22 | 24% | — | |
| 2016 X3 | 18 | 22% | — | |
| 2015 X3 | 15 | 14% | — | |
| 2014 X3 | 19 | 22% | — | |
| 2013 X3 | 13 | 6% | 108,000 mi | |
| 2012 X3 | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 2011 X3 | 24 | 21% | 143,295 mi | |
| 2010 X3 | 14 | 44% | — | |
| 2008 X3 | 15 | 23% | — | |
| 2007 X3 | 16 | 16% | — | |
| 2006 X3 | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2005 X3 | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2004 X3 | 11 | 8% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.