2010 BMW X3 engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2010 BMW X3 — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 BMW X3. The contact stated that after the dealer had performed the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); the vehicle experienced a significant rough idle, and abnormal whistling and squealing sounds were coming from the engine while…”
filed Jan 6, 2025
“The contact owns a 2010 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the…”
filed Jul 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment…Campaign 23V707000 · Oct 20, 2023
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other X3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 X3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 X3 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 X3 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 X3 | 22 | 24% |
| 2016 X3 | 18 | 22% |
| 2015 X3 | 15 | 14% |
| 2014 X3 | 19 | 22% |
| 2013 X3 | 13 | 6% |
| 2012 X3 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 X3 | 24 | 21% |
| 2008 X3 | 15 | 23% |
| 2007 X3 | 16 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 BMW X3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.