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The 2024 X3 is much more reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2024 BMW X3 owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"Ambient light strips in both front doors became discolored"
Anonymous, NY (2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Ambient light strips in both front doors became discolored"
Anonymous, NY (2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Manufactures recall"
Anonymous, FL (2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)"Severe oil leak"
Anonymous, NY (2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
"failure to pair. Gets confused with second driver and second phone use the car. Intermittent failure. Also software is poorly defined. The system offers useless measurements and confounded trip mpg and trip odometer functions."
Anonymous, PA (2024 BMW X3 M40i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)""radio turns on and off at random times, will change from Sirius/xm radio to local radio at random times. frequently will not recognize driver with key and you have to manually change to driver on the screen. This can take a couple minutes. Also at random times loses the driver's saved preferences for the safety systems and needs to be reprogramed.""
Anonymous, GA (2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Sometimes phone pairing is defective. The software infotainment system is poorly programmed and needlessly complicated"
Anonymous, PA (2024 BMW X3 M40i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)"The phone sometimes connects automatically, sometimes doesnt connect and cant connect. If Im parked and waiting and look at my phone while listening to the radio, the radio changes stations to station #1. When starting the car, the radio always comes on station #1 (which I never use) regardless of the last station or most frequent station listened to."
Anonymous A., CT (2024 BMW X3 M40i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
"Same issue as with the squeaking breaks: known problem, resolved quickly, back 1 year later."
Anonymous, SC (2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i Unsure)"Experienced it when the car was just starting up. Crunchy, squeaky sound. The dealership knew what the was problem and fixed it right away. A year later, it is back."
Anonymous, SC (2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i Unsure)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
"The evaporator was leaking which caused the A/C system to malfunction. The dealership replaced the evaporator which solved the problem."
Anonymous, CA (2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The refrigerant was leaking from the evaporator. Evaporator was replaced and problem solved."
Anonymous, CA (2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
""Excessive road noise was experience immediately. BMW had no resolution, said the road noise was normal. Since I previously had a 2021 x-ray and experience a much quieter ride I question BMWs characterization.""
Anonymous, FL (2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Popping noise in roof. Headliner had to be removed and blots tightened."
Anonymous, AZ (2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
"Right rear drive flat tire slashed. BMW dealer would not replace since came with car and not provided by dealership. BMW assist worthless"
Anonymous, PA (2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)