Bmw X3 SAV brakes problems
12 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
274 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
67,699 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2012 model years. Data snapshot: . 182 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
12 of 274 complaints match this topic (4.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10196373 · 2007-07-14 (July 14, 2007)
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HESITATES TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE ALSO HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253940 · 2009-01-06 (January 6, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AUTOMATICALLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY FOUND NO FAILURES. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND REMAINED LIT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO A CURVE AND CRASHED INT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10253940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10258323 · 2009-02-11 (February 11, 2009)
2007 BMW X3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO BMW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE SPRING OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN A MONTH (TOTAL FROM NUMEROUS VISITS). AT A STOP LIGHT THE TRANSMISSION WILL OCCASIONALLY SURGE & IF NOT FOR FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE THAT SURGE WOULD THROW ME INTO THE CAR AHEAD. IT HAS SURGED WHEN PARKING ALMOST RAMMING ME INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. I ALMOST WENT THROUGH A FILE CABINET AND INTO THE WALL IN MY GARAGE YESTERDAY. HESITATES WHEN CHANGING LANES & THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. I'VE AL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10258323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276795 · 2009-07-14 (July 14, 2009)
SLOWING DOWN TO TAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ONCE THE COAST IS CLEAR, PRESSED ACCELERATOR TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE "HESITATES" AND DOES NOT REACT TO THE INPUT. TRAFFIC IS NOW ONCOMING AND VEHICLE STILL NOT MOVING, FINALLY IT STARTS TO GO. BARELY GET ACROSS THE LANE BEFORE THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS IN THE SPOT WE JUST LEFT. VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY; IT HAS A JERKY MOTION BETWEEN 1,2 AND 3RD GEARS. OFTEN TIMES WHEN SLOWING DOWN IT DOWN SHIFTS HARSHLY, SEARCHING FOR THE CORRECT GEAR. IN THE MORNING WHEN FIRST STARTED AND DRIVEN D…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10276795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10358580 · 2010-10-01 (October 1, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 39 MPH THE BRAKES BEGAN TO INVOLUNTARILY ENGAGE. THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE MOMENTARILY BEFORE TURNING OFF WHEN THE BRAKES DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS DESTINATION WHILE DRIVING DOWN A WINDING ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. HE ALSO MENTIONED THAT A FEW MONTHS PRIOR A PASSENGER WAS BURNED WHILE SEATED I…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10358580 at NHTSA ↗