2007 BMW X3 Sav engine problems

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 BMW X3 Sav — 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

11%

share of all complaints

85,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“My vehicle is under two recalls: 17v605 17v683 as recommended, I took my vehicle in to the bmw dealer for the recalls. The dealer returned the vehicle to me stating that the remedy for the recall was not yet available. Since that time, I continue to receive recall notices from bmw for the same…”
filed Aug 31, 2018
“I recieved a recall for pvc valve heater last year dec 2017 until now april 20 2018 my car is not fix and I get overheat when my car is stuck on traffic.”
filed Apr 20, 2018
“All four engine mounting bolts are sheared and completely broken. The vehicle was not in any kind of accident and no other issues I.e. Engine taken out and reusage of bolts, etc. The engine was sitting on the surrounding chassis. This caused the engine head to crack and oil leaking onto the exhaust”
filed Mar 15, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12…
SIB-12-14-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2014
Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
SIB-11-03-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2013

Year	Reports	Share
2010 X3 Sav	2	9%
2008 X3 Sav	9	16%