BMW
X3
BMW X3: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2004–2027
New registrations (EU)2000, 2002–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
BMW X3 (G45)2024–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | G45 / G48 (LWB) |
| Production | August 2024 – present |
| Model years | 2025–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (sDrive) Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive) |
| Platform | BMW CLAR platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo mild hybrid 3.0 L B58 I6 turbo mild hybrid Petrol plug-in hybrid 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo with electric motor Diesel 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo MHEV 3.0 L B57D30b I6 turbo MHEV |
| Electric motor | 181 hp synchronous electric motor (PHEV) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Drivetrain | Mild hybrid Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 19.7 kWh lithium ion (PHEV) |
| Electric range | 90 km |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm 2,975 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 4,755 mm 4,865 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) South Africa: Rosslyn (BMW SA) China: Dadong (BBA, LWB) Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor) Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom) Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quang Nam (THACO) |
| Designer | Jacek Pepłowski, Martin Simmet, Serkan Budur (exterior) Misha Klimov, Erik Melldahl (interior) |
BMW X3 – Third generation2017–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | G01 (X3) / F97 (X3 M) / G08 (iX3) |
| Production | August 2017 – August 2024 |
| Model years | 2018–2024 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (sDrive) Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive) Rear motor, rear-wheel drive (iX3) |
| Platform | BMW CLAR platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L B48B20B I4 turbo 3.0 L B58B30 / S58B30T0 I6 turbo / twin-turbo Petrol plug-in hybrid 2.0 L B48B20 I4 turbo with electric motor Diesel 2.0 L B47D20 I4 turbo 3.0 L B57D30M0 I6 turbo |
| Electric motor | 50 kW synchronous electric motor (PHEV, 2018–2019) 80 kW synchronous electric motor (PHEV, 2020–present) 210 kW synchronous electric motor (iX3) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic Single-speed with fixed ratio (iX3) |
| Drivetrain | Mild hybrid Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 12 kWh lithium ion (PHEV) 80 kWh lithium ion (iX3) |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm |
| Length | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,891 mm |
| Height | 1,676 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) South Africa: Rosslyn (BMW SA) China: Dadong (BBA) Brazil: Araquari (BMW do Brasil) India: Chennai (BMW India) Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand) Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom) Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG) Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quang Nam (THACO) |
| Designer | Calvin Luk |
BMW X3 – Second generation2010–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | F25 |
| Production | September 2010 – August 2017 |
| Model years | 2011–2017 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (sDrive) Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive) |
| Platform | BMW L7 |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L N20 I4 3.0 L N52 / N55 I6 Diesel 2.0 L N47 / B47 I4 3.0 L N57 I6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm |
| Length | 4,652 mm |
| Width | 1,884 mm |
| Height | 1,713 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) India: Chennai (BMW India) Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand) Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom) Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG) |
| Designer | Erik Goplen (2006) |
BMW X3 – First generation2003–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | E83 |
| Production | August 2003 – August 2010 |
| Model years | 2004–2010 |
| Layout | Longitudinally mounted, front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L N46 I4 2.5 L M54 / N52 I6 3.0 L M54 / N52 I6 Diesel 2.0 L M47 / N47 I4 3.0 L M57 I6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic and manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,795 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm |
| Assembly | Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr) Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand) Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Pascal Tanghe, Geoff Velasco |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2024, 2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2025 | 3.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2017, 2019–2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2011–2024 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) and electricity |
| 2015–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2010 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +3 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2022–2024, 2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.7–10.2 L/100 km | 9.4–11.2 L/100 km | 7.8–9.0 L/100 km | – |
| 2025 | 3.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2013–2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 7.8–9.8 L/100 km | 8.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.1–8.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2015–2017, 2019–2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km | 9.4–11.2 L/100 km | 7.8–8.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2011–2024 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.2–14.7 L/100 km | 11.2–16.8 L/100 km | 8.7–12.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2020–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 29 km |
| 2010 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2010 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2007–2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2004–2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | – |
| 2004–2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | – |
| +2 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1875 kg | 168–177 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1930 kg | 157–162 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 2998 cm³ | 280 kW (381 PS) | 2055 kg | 178–181 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 2065 kg | 44–49 g/km (WLTP) | 47–50 km · 187–193 Wh/km |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 2140 kg | 22–65 g/km (WLTP) | 86–89 km · 162–230 Wh/km |
| 2024–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 1995 cm³ | 145 kW (197 PS) | 1965 kg | 155–159 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2021, 2023–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2993 cm³ | 210 kW (286 PS) | 2010–2050 kg | 164–178 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2021, 2023–2024 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1790–1810 kg | 179–215 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2024 | Petrol | 2993 cm³ | 375 kW (510 PS) | 2045–2085 kg | 248–264 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2024 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1998 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 2065 kg | 45–53 g/km (WLTP) | 44–50 km · 168–204 Wh/km |
| 2020–2024 | Diesel hybrid | 1995 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1820–1885 kg | 144–151 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2024 | Diesel hybrid | 1995 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1910–1915 kg | 153–162 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2021 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1735–1790 kg | 154–173 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2013–2020 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1735–1790 kg | 154–172 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2020 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1790–1825 kg | 167–187 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2020 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1820–1835 kg | 166–186 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2017–2020 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 195 kW (265 PS) | 1895 kg | 186–197 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1755–1810 kg | 163–180 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2017 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 190 kW (258 PS) | 1875–1905 kg | 156–159 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2012–2017 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 230 kW (313 PS) | 1925–1945 kg | 157–162 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2012–2014 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 105 kW (143 PS) | 1735–1755 kg | 135–142 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1790–1800 kg | 147–149 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2004–2026 |
| Powertrains | Mild hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (premium) and electricity, Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 75 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 80 kW DCPM; 80kW DCPM |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Diesel, Diesel hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,995–2,993 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 110–230 kW (150–313 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,735–2,140 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,810–2,864 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2004–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000, 2002–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 558 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Electrical system | 449 | 2006, 2007, 2019 |
| Engine and cooling | 440 | 2007, 2008, 2019 |
| Seats | 229 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 156 | 2007, 2008, 2020 |
| Body and structure | 137 | 2006, 2019, 2022 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 109 | 2007, 2008, 2017 |
| Lights | 105 | 2004, 2007, 2018 |
| Steering | 98 | 2006, 2007, 2025 |
| Brakes | 88 | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004–2010, 2016–2025: 2250 complaints, 100 with a crash and 127 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.