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BMW X3 2011-2017 (F25)

BMW X3
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Price
$38,950–$47,000
MPG
30
  • Watch-out: Poor reliability
  • Watch-out: Poor running costs
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How it scores for you10 scores
A practical, honest compact luxury SUV from BMW's simpler era — condition and N20 timing-chain history matter more than trim.
Reliability9

Recalled about 50% more often than cars of the same model years; 4 of its 8 recalls were serious. About 12% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -4 points for its wider reputation.

Safety50

Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.

Running costs28

About $3,100 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 28% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility59

27.6 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 59% of other SUVs we track.

Passenger space58

A roomy rear seat and 27.6 cu ft of cargo made it one of the more practical compacts.

Driving fun58

Tidy handling and the strong 35i six kept it the driver's pick among compact luxury SUVs of its day.

Tech45

Mid-2010s iDrive with modest screens; driver aids were scarce.

Comfort60

Compliant ride, good seats, and a practical, well-built cabin.

Value retention40

Luxury brands like BMW tend to lose value faster than average.

Capability63

Rated to tow 3,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls18 recalls

Not yet rated by NHTSA.

18 recalls · 8 common complaint areas across 2015–2017

  • Engine and engine cooling — 21 complaints (2017)
  • Recall — Child seat: LATCH strap (2017)
  • Engine and engine cooling — 18 complaints (2016)

2017

  • RecallChild seat: LATCH strap16V333000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4

  • RecallSteering: electric power assist system16V704000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)18V755000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirc

  • RecallFuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump21V586000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

  • RecallFuel system, diesel21V907000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculati

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump24V608000

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling21 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    See attached document for complaint. It is coming to almost a year that this problem still exists. After multiple attempts to have this rectified still un settled. I tried to make a claim on your website but for some reason the site is not taking my VIN# XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, NJ Plate Tag XXXXXX

  • Complaint clusterElectrical10 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    I have tried to set up an appointment with my local dealer for a recall notice several times, but they never have the part needed. One time they said they had the part and after dropping the car off my wife returned to find out they still did not have the part The date below is approximate

  • Complaint clusterEngine9 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    I am unable to drive my 2017 BMW x3 Vin Number 5uxwx9c37h0t22306 anymore I recently took my vehicle to a mechanical and they told me that my Engine Coolant Pump is no longer good. I checked for any recalls, and the recall is Engine Coolant Pump which the description explains everything that's happen

  • Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion9 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. Causing me to replace the low pressure fuel pump 3 times. Once BMW paid for it the next two I had to pay for,. 2. The car broke down on the Highway Near Albany GA . The car stopped and was limped into a parking lot in a rura

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other8 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Unknown

2016

  • RecallChild seat: LATCH strap16V333000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)18V755000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirc

  • RecallFuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump21V586000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

  • RecallFuel system, diesel21V907000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculati

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump24V608000

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling18 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair and stated that since the vehicle

  • Complaint clusterEngine9 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    Key Details of BMW EGR Recall: • Affected Models: Primarily 2013-2018 BMW 328d/xDrive, 535d/xDrive, 740Ld, X3 xDrive28d, and X5 XDrive35d. • The Problem: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may leak coolant internally, which can mix with soot to form flammable deposits, potentially leading to

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain8 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    While driving on a two-lane 40 MPH road in the left lane the vehicle suddenly lost power, stopped in traffic, and displayed a transmission warning message. Multiple warning lights were "on" and the car would not restart. Additionally, the vehicle would not come out of "Park." Occupants needed to a

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other8 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    a long overdue recall without remedy

  • Complaint clusterBrakes7 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    We have had several occurrences of the following issue during the last several months. When slowing the vehicle down at a traffic light/stop with the goal of bringing the vehicle to a complete halt, as the vehicle decelerates to almost a stop with the foot firmly on the brake pedal, there have been

2015

  • RecallVisibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior14V648000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X3 and X4 Sports Activity Vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014 to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror that was designed to meet non-US market requirements. Thus

  • RecallChild seat: LATCH strap16V333000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4

  • RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module16V683000

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a d

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)18V755000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirc

  • RecallFuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump21V586000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

  • RecallFuel system, diesel21V907000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculati

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump24V608000

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201

  • Complaint clusterEngine17 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    While driving under medium acceleration, vehicle made a loud popping noise and engine power was severely reduced. Drivetrain warning light immediately appeared and said vehicle could be driven but at reduced power and needed to be serviced soon as possible. At highway speeds on a major interstate, t

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling14 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance, and the contact was informed that the wate

  • Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    BMW illegally stopped updating my car which relies totally on it’s OS system in its iDrive. You used to be able to download them to a usb stick. 1 year newer cars can remotely still download the updates. This is dangerous and needs to be addressed. It is also biased and runs my entire car. The downl

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other11 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I am writing to formally report a serious and dangerous safety defect affecting my 2015 BMW X3, which I believe warrants immediate investigation and a recall. Description of the Defect: On multiple occasions, while driving in rainy or wet road conditions, my BMW X3 has suddenly and forcefully reduce

  • Complaint clusterFuel11 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving on the interstate at an undisclosed speed and attempting to make a right turn onto the exit, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral, and the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diag

Cost to own$28,500 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$38,950–$47,000

Estimated used price, by model year

2017$20,100–$23,500
2016$17,100–$20,000
2015$14,400–$16,900

$3,100/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $38,950–$47,000
Efficiency30 MPG
Seats5
DrivetrainAWD
PowertrainGas

City MPG

27

Highway MPG

33

Combined MPG

30

Horsepower

240 hp

Doors

4

Cargo volume

27.6 cu ft

Cargo (seats folded)

63.3 cu ft

Towing capacity

3,500 lbs

Limited data — dimensions unavailable.

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