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BMW X3 2015 Engine Problems

44 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2015 BMW X3 - 42% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage44 complaints

44 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V755000Reported October 25, 2018 - 44,368 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 44,368 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System26Electrical System22Unknown Or Other13Air Bags12Power Train9Brakes8
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.