The 2019 BMW X3 has eight recalls, along with heat and air conditioning problems. While the 2019 X3 has good safety ratings, its reliability is slightly below average.

No vehicle is perfect—issues with lane keep assist, rearview camera display, and front seatbacks that could fold unexpectedly are a few common problems connected to recalls of the 2019 BMW X3
Knowing what common issues owners experience with your vehicle make can help you stay ahead of and avoid more serious problems down the road

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The most common 2019 BMW X3 problems

While the 2019 BMW X3 is a safe car—with a 5-star

NHTSA safety rating

—it certainly has its share of problems that negatively impact its reliability.

Overall, the X3 has received a total of 57 complaints for the 2019 model year:

15 for its electrical system

8 for its service brakes

17 for its structure

While these numbers might not raise major red flags, the number of 2019 BMW X3 recalls does.

To put things into perspective, the average car has around two recalls–and the 2019 X3 has eight.

Before you get behind the wheel of your BMW X3, check out the 2019 model’s recalls and what they each mean:

Occupant Classification System Malfunction: The front passenger seat airbag could be deactivated if the system misreads the seat as unoccupied and may not deploy in a car accident.

Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111: When you’re in Reverse, some of the rearview camera images could be obscured, impairing your rear visibility.

Improperly Tightened Instrument Panel Casing: The instrument panel may not be properly tightened, meaning that pieces of it could hit someone if the airbag deploys.

No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111: This glitch in the backup camera means that the system could hold a setting where the rear view image isn’t visible in Reverse.

Front Seatbacks May Fold Unexpectedly: Because the front seatback frames may be improperly welded, the seatback could suddenly fold forward or backward.

Instrument Panel may Affect Air Bag Deployment: If your instrument panel wasn’t manufactured correctly, the front passenger airbag might not deploy in a crash.

Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons: Some X3’s rear brake caliper pistons have insufficient coating, which could negatively impact their rear brake performance.

Lane Keeping Assist May Not Warn Properly: The steering wheel may not be compatible with the “Active Lane Keeping Assistant” feature and fail to detect if the driver’s hands aren’t on the wheel.

A few other complaints against the 2019 BMW X3s in the first 90 days of ownership include:

Issues with heating and air conditioning

Uncomfortable driver's seat

Confusing interior controls

Better safe than sorry: As you can see, these different 2019 X3 problems vary in severity, but some could increase the risk of a crash. If you notice anything unusual–or haven’t had your X3 serviced for the various recalls–it’s time to pay a visit to your local BMW dealership.

The 2019 BMW X3 doesn’t have great reliability scores

The 2019 BMW X3 has below-average reliability scores for a luxury compact SUV:

RepairPal: 2.5/5.0 for reliability

J.D. Power 79/100 for quality and reliability

The average annual repair cost for a 2019 BMW X3 is $1,034, which is considered a poor ownership cost. You might need to visit your BMW shop frequently for

car repairs

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