Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 BMW X3 has 11 recalls, 70 complaints.
11
Recalls
70
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V374000
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Kee...
18V453000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehic...
20V152000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M ve...
19V563000
SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front se...
18V431000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear turn signals on the outboard side panel wil...
19V684000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X...
21V521000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The f...
17V719000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles ...
18V154000
STRUCTURE:BODY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached...
24V534000
STRUCTURE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interio...
24V764000
STRUCTURE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear ca...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2018 BMW X3.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle lost coolant and warned me to pull over because of the engine overheating. Later was diagnos... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ENGINE | BMW installed a part that is failing quite a number of vehicles including this vehicle. The oil filt... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Oil pump failure due to plastic brittle materials failing prematurely. It is a common problem that i... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This problem has occurred to me now twice. Both occurrences were on very cold days where the tempe... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat (CIS) in my 2018 BMW X3 failed at 56,000 miles. This f... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE | A BMW dealership has indicated that the motor mounts on my vehicle need to be replaced. My vehicle ... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving over 45 MPH, the Lane Departu... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Drivers left front daytime running lights failed after <4 years from warranty replacement. 3rd set ... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant leak. Oil filter housing coolant leak. Water pump leak. Coolant leaked while driving, and... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ENGINE | PCV valve issues. Failing PCV valve. I bought my car in 2020 certified pre owned and having issues w... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE | Light indicator showed low coolant levels. Car was leaking coolant slowly. Filled up coolant but lev... |
| May 16, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the s... |
| May 15, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield was replaced due to a crack from road debris. It was replaced with a Fuyoa 43R-011704... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle: 2018 BMW X3 VIN: [XXX] My 2018 BMW X3 has had continuous oil and coolant leaks for severa... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | ENGINE | BMW uses plastic coolant pipes which become brittle and crack causing huge issue with entire coolant... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Around April 2025, While driving at highway speeds for approximately 1hour with cruise control engag... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Passenger Seat Occupancy mat in the seat failed which disabled the passenger airbags. So it is very ... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I cannot take the vehicle to the dealership to have the recall performed. I have spoken with the clo... |
| Jan 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When the temperature is cold, the instrument cluster won’t turn on. |
| Jan 14, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the "Engine C... |