2016 BMW X3 RECALLS

X3 (F25 LCI, facelift 2014) generation is a 5 doors suv produced by BMW from 2014 to 2017 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 152 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 5302 lbs with 1301 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

X3 18d (150 Hp) sDrive
X3 18d (150 Hp) sDrive Steptronic
X3 20d (190 Hp) xDrive
X3 20d (190 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
X3 20i (184 Hp) sDrive Steptronic
X3 20i (184 Hp) xDrive
X3 20i (184 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
X3 28i (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
X3 30d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
X3 35d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
X3 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic

Features & Specs

5
seats

22-42 mpg city
34-51 mpg hwy

RWD, AWD
drivetrain

150-313
horsepower

Reported Problems

7 Total Safety Recalls Found

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Total cars affected: 44368
NHTSA campaign: 18V755000
Date of the problem: 25/10/2018

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP

Total cars affected: 188668
NHTSA campaign: 16V333000
Date of the problem: 23/05/2016

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Total cars affected: 11216
NHTSA campaign: 21V586000
Date of the problem: 29/07/2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Total cars affected: 50404
NHTSA campaign: 21V907000
Date of the problem: 19/11/2021

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

Total cars affected: 720796
NHTSA campaign: 24V608000
Date of the problem: 13/08/2024

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 1
Rapex alert: A12/0799/16
Date of the problem: 01/07/2016

The four ISOFIX child-seat attachment brackets on the rear seats are insufficiently strong and could break when under stress from dynamic turning movements. This could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the UNECE Regulation No. 14.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 2
Rapex alert: A12/1587/16
Date of the problem: 09/12/2016

The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may cause a fire even when the vehicle is parked. Furthermore, steering assistance might fail while driving.

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