2014 BMW X3

68 serious complaints of 86, the most about engine (19) and engine and engine cooling (19); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 6 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture. NHTSA investigation PE13030: loss of power assist braking.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was an abnormal winding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake was inoperable. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, May 2025

“The contact owns a 2014 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine and engine cooling, Jun 2025

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The engine coolant thermostat component-specific limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 (SIB011217, Jun 2017)
• Extended coverage N20 Engine Coolant Thermostat: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles (B010116, Dec 2017)
• Extended coverage Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle original in-service date. (SIB011918, May 2022)
• Extended coverage N20 PRESSURE SWITCH - LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the pressure switch, leak diagnosis module (NVLD) to: 10 years/120,000 miles… (B010816, Aug 2016)
• Extended coverage For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Leak Diagnosis Module with hose assembly (NVLD, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i Sedan and… (SIB010921, Aug 2022)
• Extended coverage A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower… (SIB011219, Aug 2022)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

86 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–24 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 trims and features