BMW · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2023 model year only.
BMW has issued Service Information Bulletin SIB 65 26 24 for 2022-2024 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles experiencing knee air bag warning lights and related fault codes. The issue stems from chafing wiring harnesses, requiring replacement and protection.
BMW has released Service Information Bulletin SIB 41 07 22 to address a cracking sound emanating from the top of the B-pillar in 2021-2024 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles. This bulletin outlines a specific repair procedure involving drilling and welding to resolve the issue.
A manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10242690, addresses a common complaint among 2021-2023 BMW X3 and X4 owners regarding disturbing thump or pop noises from the steering system, particularly when reversing slowly near the steering wheel's limit position.
A manufacturer communication from BMW, identified as NHTSA ID 10242686, addresses an issue where an unapproved nut was used for the chassis ground point in certain 2021-2023 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles. This could potentially affect the vehicle's electrical system and overall reliability.
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) has been issued for 2021-2023 BMW X3 and X4 models regarding a brake squeak issue. This noise may occur when brakes are cold, or during slow driving and reversing. The TSB outlines a specific repair procedure to address this common complaint.
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) addresses a 'thump' or 'pop' noise from the steering system in 2021-2023 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles, particularly when reversing slowly near the steering limit. This communication provides details on the reported symptom and potential solutions for this steering issue.
If you own a 2021-2023 BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, M3, M4, M5, or M8, you might notice a black square appearing in the RPM gauge when driving in SPORT mode. This manufacturer communication addresses the instrument cluster display anomaly.
Owners of 2021-2023 BMW vehicles may experience a discharged 12-volt battery and a no-start condition due to a software error preventing the vehicle from entering sleep mode. A technical service bulletin (TSB) addresses this issue with a software update.
Owners of certain 2021-2023 BMW models, including the X3, may experience a howling or whistling noise from the driveline, particularly at 30-37 mph after a cold start in temperatures below 32°F. This is a known issue documented by BMW.
Mileage: 31,694 (bought [new]) The engine starter intermittently fails to crank the engine and, per an open manufacturer recall, presents a fire risk while the vehicle is running. On multiple occasions the vehicle struggled to start during normal use. There was no crash, no injury, and no airbag deployment. To isolate the issue I contacted my authorized BMW dealer three times 07/01/2026, 07/16/2026 & 07/27/2026; on each call I was told no recall remedy is currently available and to call back in approximately one month. The vehicle remains subject to the open starter recall with no repair available. No relevant aftermarket equipment is installed.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
On the evening of Wednesday March 6th 2025, as I turned into the street where I live, my car became difficult to steer. It felt like I had developed a front flat tire on one side, but there was no indication of low tire pressure on the dash. I was moving around 5 miles an hour and with some difficulty, could navigate the car to the curb on my street and park it in front of my home. I could not attend to the car on Thursday or Friday since I was busy at work. On Friday night I contacted BMW towing and arranged the car to be towed on Saturday to the dealer from whom I had purchased the car. The dealer confirmed that the car was not steerable. They put up the car on the rack and sent me a video. They noted that the left tie-rod steering linkage was broken. They noticed scratches on the under side of the car, and "Curb rash" on the wheels suggestive of possible brushing of the front wheels to the curb which may have caused the steering problem. They indicated that because it was caused by accidental damage, it was not covered under warranty. I cannot recall any accidents, big or small , while driving this vehicle. I have brushed along curbs occasionally, but none that should break a steering linkage. The scary part of this whole thing was how I could not steer the car, fortunately it happened at low speeds. It could have been worse if the disruption had occurred at freeway speeds. If a car can become non-steerable by just hitting the curb, because the steering linkage broke, that is not acceptable level of quality from a safety standpoint. I would expect better performance from a BMW. I can understand the car getting out of alignment, but to lose the ability to steer is just not acceptable. I have attached pictures of the broken linkage from the video that was sent by the dealer. I have attached the pictures from the
No injuries · No fire · No crash
The driver-side front door sometimes gets stuck and cannot be opened from the outside. Additionally, the left rear door cannot be opened from the inside. This issue has been occurring since [provide the earliest date you remember, e.g., “mid-2023”] and happens intermittently. It poses a serious safety risk in case of an emergency, as passengers may be unable to exit the vehicle quickly. The problem has not been confirmed or repaired by a dealer yet. There were no warning lights or error messages related to this issue. Additionally, the air conditioning system is not functioning properly, and there is no cold air even when the A/C is turned on. This issue started around [2024], and no warning lights were displayed.”
No injuries · No fire · No crash
As I was driving today in the freeway my sunroof exploded. As far as I can tell, It was not caused by rocks or other cars, it just exploded putting my wife and I in a dangerous situation having to park on the side of the freeway. We first thought someone shot at us. We stopped the car and it took us a minute to feel safe to go out, trembling, to check car for gun fire. We looked the entire body while the freeway was full, even for a Sunday, and discovered nothing wrong. As we entered the car and closed our door, we heard the noise of shared glass, so we both left the car again to reinspect it putting our lives in danger as other drivers were passing by. We re-enter the car again and the same thing happened, left the car again to inspect the tires at this time, each time exposing our lives to the freeway traffic. Upon entering the car for the third time, heard freeway noise and thought window was probably opened. It was then that we realized our sunroof was probably broken, upon checking, we were shocked when saw hundreds of pieces of glass on top of our car. It was then that we realized we would have to clean the top of our car with the wind blowing glass everywhere, risking an eye injury, and we were worried another car would be hit with the glass or even worse than that, it would be someone riding a motorcycle which is common on Sunday afternoons and get blind from glass flying from our car to their face. So we spent a while cleaning most of the glass to be able to drive off the freeway, again exposing our lives. During our cleaning of the glass, we put it inside of our car on the floor by the back seats so we would not leave that on the freeway exposing other people to get hurt. During this cleaning time, my wife cut her hand with glass that entered her skin. Not understanding why the accident happened, I’ve decided to research online, only to find that BMW’s x3 having problems with sunroof exploding since 2018, but no recalls! Very upsetting! My car is 2023.