2022 BMW X3 forward collision avoidance problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 BMW X3 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2022 BMW X3 M40i. The Driver Assistance system appears to activate normally after startup with no warning or indication that a fault is present. However, within approximately 3–5 minutes of driving, a Check Control message appears stating “Driver Assistance limited. Camera vision.” The vehicle then…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“Adas camera bracket on windshield deformed due to heat. The bracket will no longer hold the camera and the deformation was so severe it broke the mounting tab that holds the adas camera.”
filed Oct 27, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Various Check Control messages (CCM) can be displayed to the customer, which indicate a restrictedfunction or an unavailability of the driver assistance systems or driver assistance functions. During the diagnosis, the…
B661323 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 5, 2026Various Check Control messages (CCM) can be displayed to the customer, which indicate a restricted function or an unavailability of the driver assistance systems or driver assistance functions. During the diagnosis, the…
B661323 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 29, 2025
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other X3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X3 | 8 | 23% |
| 2024 X3 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 X3 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 X3 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 X3 | 13 | 8% |
| 2018 X3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 X3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 X3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 X3 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.