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BMW X3 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 BMW X3: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

170Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System47 complaints

47 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V152000.

Unknown Or Other43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure32 complaints

32 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V534000, 24V764000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems23 complaints

23 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V374000, 19V684000, 21V096000.

Brakes12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V453000.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V291000, 21V521000.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V563000.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V374000Reported June 6, 2018 - 51 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 51 vehicles across all affected models.

18V453000Reported July 6, 2018 - 5,594 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 5,594 vehicles across all affected models.

19V291000Reported April 10, 2019 - 50 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 50 vehicles across all affected models.

19V563000Reported July 31, 2019 - 20 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 31, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 20 vehicles across all affected models.

19V684000Reported September 27, 2019 - 257,473 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 257,473 vehicles across all affected models.

20V152000Reported March 18, 2020 - 15 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 15 vehicles across all affected models.

21V096000Reported February 19, 2021 - 13,858 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 13,858 vehicles across all affected models.

21V521000Reported July 8, 2021 - 138 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 138 vehicles across all affected models.

24V534000Reported July 17, 2024 - 282,387 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 282,387 vehicles across all affected models.

24V764000Reported October 15, 2024 - 8,725 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 8,725 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201929
202011
202110
202211
20238
202428
202545
202628
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.