Buying a used 2019 BMW X3? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2019 BMW X3 has 10 recalls, with several addressing passenger airbags and rearview camera images. Other campaigns concern lane keep assist detection, rear brake calipers, front seatback welds, and cargo rails. These require separate repair verification even when they involve related systems. Its 168 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports; listed areas include electrical system 46, unknown or other 43, engine 32, and structure 31. The record includes 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries without establishing causation.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify completion of every applicable passenger airbag campaign.
- Test the rearview camera and review electrical and engine repair history.
- Request recall records for brake calipers, seatbacks, and cargo rails.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 BMW X3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 Lane Keep Assist Hands-Off Detection Flaw | Lane Departure | high |
| BMW X3 and X4 Rear Brake Caliper Coating | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW X3, X4 Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW, Toyota Supra backup camera image can vanish | Back Over Prevention | high |
| BMW X3 and X4: Airbag Panel Piece Risk | Electrical System | high |
| BMW X3 And X4 Passenger Air Bag Shutoff | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW X3 and X4 Front Seatback Weld Failure | Seats | medium |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW X3 Interior Cargo Rail May Come Loose | Structure | medium |
| BMW X3 rear cargo rail can detach in crash | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
168 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | Yes |
| Engine | 39 | None found |
| Structure | 31 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 13 | None found |
| Brakes | 12 | Yes |
| Power Train | 7 | None found |