The 2019 BMW X3's moderate safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 156 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

156

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V3740002018-06-06

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 Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.

If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V5340002024-17-07

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 interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.

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24V7640002024-15-10

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 cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 BMW X3 has accumulated 156 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other24

02Electrical System20

03Engine18

04Structure18

05Service Brakes8

156 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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BMW X3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2019 BMW X3 trims

23–26mpg combined

20-23city

27-30hwy

$2,250-$2,500/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2019 BMW X3 ranges from 23 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

X3 sDrive30i - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

X3 xDrive30i - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

X3 M40i - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the 3.0i Worth It?

Common questions about the 2019 BMW X3 3.0i

How does the 3.0i compare to other BMW X3 trims?

Every BMW X3 trim targets a different buyer. The 2019 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2019 BMW X3 3.0i?

Maintenance costs for the 3.0i align with the broader BMW X3 ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2019 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is unknown or other. Check the 2019 BMW X3 page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the BMW X3 3.0i?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each BMW X3 3.0i year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The BMW X3 overview compares all years side by side.

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