2024 BMW X3 vs 2025 BMW X3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 BMW X3 | 2025 BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 37 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 120 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X3 | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 8 |
| Steering | 2 | 8 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 |
| Engine | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.