2010 Bmw X3

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Bmw X3 has 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (49% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v605000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact called bmw of dallas at 972-763-5528 (located at 6200 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209) and was informed that the parts were not av. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

20 complaints

49%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT CALLED BMW OF DALLAS AT 972-763-5528 (LOCATED AT 6200 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75209) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AV
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANU
• No warnings. The car started smoking while driving down the interstate. Lost electrical and brakes at around 30 mph while trying to stop. My daughter had to roll out of the car while moving because my brakes wouldn’t stop. Finally slammed in park. Car was totaled.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT CALLED BMW OF DALLAS AT 972-763-5528 (LOCATED AT 6200 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75209) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AV”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

12 complaints

29%

• I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 2 YEARS WITH DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS (FRONT). I HAVE RECEIVED MANY NOTICES ABOUT THIS BUT NO RESULTS. THE FIRST NOTICE SAID "IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG, EXCESSIVE IONTERNAL PRESSURE COULD CAUSE RUPTURING OF THE AIR BAG INFL
• TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER IN JUNE OF 2017. THE DEALER (ADVANTAGE BMW MIDTOWN, 1305 GRAY ST, HOUSTON, TX,
• TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT LETTER.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 2 YEARS WITH DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS (FRONT). I HAVE RECEIVED MANY NOTICES ABOUT THIS BUT NO RESULTS. THE FIRST NOTICE SAID "IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG, EXCESSIVE IONTERNAL PRESSURE COULD CAUSE RUPTURING OF THE AIR BAG INFL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

10%

• REAR DRIVERS' SIDE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED TWICE LEAVING WINDOW STUCK OPEN AND INOPERABLE. WINDOW WAS BEING OPENED TO VENT INTERIOR AFTER BEING PARKED AND VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. FIRST TIME REPAIR WAS MADE UNDER CPO WARRANTY WITH ~39K MILES. SECOND REPAIR MADE FOR $750 (CPO WARRANTY HAD
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BEVERLY HILLS BMW (5070 WILSHIRE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90036, (877) 794-4
• No warnings. The car started smoking while driving down the interstate. Lost electrical and brakes at around 30 mph while trying to stop. My daughter had to roll out of the car while moving because my brakes wouldn’t stop. Finally slammed in park. Car was totaled.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“REAR DRIVERS' SIDE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED TWICE LEAVING WINDOW STUCK OPEN AND INOPERABLE. WINDOW WAS BEING OPENED TO VENT INTERIOR AFTER BEING PARKED AND VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. FIRST TIME REPAIR WAS MADE UNDER CPO WARRANTY WITH ~39K MILES. SECOND REPAIR MADE FOR $750 (CPO WARRANTY HAD ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

2 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP/MOTOR AND RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE RE
• WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. WE WERE UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP/MOTOR AND RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP/MOTOR AND RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE RE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

2 complaints

• I HAVE A 2010 BMW X3 THAT NEEDS A RIGHT FRONT SEAT MAT TO CORRECT AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH IS ON. DEALER TOLD ME PART IS ON ORDER AND NO PERSON SHOULD SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL REPAIRED. WILL IT IS ALL MOST 1 YEAR WAITING ON SEAT MAT.(I HAD A RECALL FOR TAKATA AIR BAG ON STEERING WHEEL REPLACED. WITC
• THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTION. THE SEAT OVER HEATED AND A HOLE WAS CREATED AS A RESULT OF BURN ON TOP OF THE COIL.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“I HAVE A 2010 BMW X3 THAT NEEDS A RIGHT FRONT SEAT MAT TO CORRECT AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH IS ON. DEALER TOLD ME PART IS ON ORDER AND NO PERSON SHOULD SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL REPAIRED. WILL IT IS ALL MOST 1 YEAR WAITING ON SEAT MAT.(I HAD A RECALL FOR TAKATA AIR BAG ON STEERING WHEEL REPLACED. WITC”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 41 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V605000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT CALLED BMW OF DALLAS AT 972-763-5528 (LOCATED AT 6200 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75209) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AV
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 2 YEARS WITH DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS (FRONT). I HAVE RECEIVED MANY NOTICES ABOUT THIS BUT NO RESULTS. THE FIRST NOTICE SAID "IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG, EXCESSIVE IONTERNAL PRESSURE COULD CAUSE RUPTURING OF THE AIR BAG INFL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: REAR DRIVERS' SIDE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED TWICE LEAVING WINDOW STUCK OPEN AND INOPERABLE. WINDOW WAS BEING OPENED TO VENT INTERIOR AFTER BEING PARKED AND VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. FIRST TIME REPAIR WAS MADE UNDER CPO WARRANTY WITH ~39K MILES. SECOND REPAIR MADE FOR $750 (CPO WARRANTY HAD
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP/MOTOR AND RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE RE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)