Buying a used 2020 BMW X3? Check these 16 recalls first
This is the heaviest year on the list. Four recalls are rated critical, and two carry special instructions: a front-suspension part that may break comes with a do-not-drive advisory, and a starter relay fire risk comes with a park-outside advisory. Others cover tie rods, M40i steering loss, plug-in hybrid battery fires, brake assist and poorly welded seat frames. Unverified owner reports total 109, including 6 fires, led by electrical system and engine.
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.
- Confirm the do-not-drive suspension and park-outside starter recalls are closed before driving it
- If it's an M40i or plug-in hybrid, verify the steering and battery-fire recalls apply and were done
- Ask about any fire, burning smell or electrical fault history
- 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 2020 BMW X3
What owners have reported to NHTSA
109 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 6 a fire and 0 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 | 35 | Yes |
| Engine | 25 | Yes |
| Power Train | 14 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 8 | None found |
| Structure | 8 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 6 | None found |