2017 BMW X3 engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2017 BMW X3 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Oct 9, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
filed Jun 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine sootCampaign 18V755000 · Oct 25, 2018
Related service bulletins
The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.
B170122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 29, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other X3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 X3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 X3 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 X3 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 X3 | 18 | 22% |
| 2015 X3 | 15 | 14% |
| 2014 X3 | 19 | 22% |
| 2013 X3 | 13 | 6% |
| 2012 X3 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 X3 | 24 | 21% |
| 2010 X3 | 14 | 44% |
| 2009 X3 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 X3 | 15 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.