Bmw X3 electrical problems
237 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
1,967 owner complaints analyzed
61 distinct recall campaigns
69,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 981 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
237 of 1,967 complaints match this topic (12.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10086340 · 2004-08-06 (August 6, 2004)
MULTIPLE ELECTRONIC PROBLEMS FROM DAY OF PURCHASE. FUEL GAUGE PROBLEMS/AIR CONDITIONING SHUT DOWN AND SLOWING/DASHBOARD MALFUNCTIONED, CUMULATING IN FAILURE OF IGNITION. 3 DAYS LATER, BATTERY INDICATED A GREEN SENSOR, THEREFORE ASSUMPTION ELECTRONIC FAILURE OCCURRED ELSEWHERE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 120 miles reported. Look up ODI 10086340 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102402 · 2004-12-08 (December 8, 2004)
HEATED DRIVER'S SEAT IN BMW 745I HAD ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CAUSED SMALL FIRE, BURNING HOLE IN THE SEAT. DEALER REPLACED ALL COMPONENTS BUT DID NOT ISSUE RECEIPT IDENTIFYING SOURCE OF DEFECT AND WORK PERFORMED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 19,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10369051 · 2010-12-03 (December 3, 2010)
HEATED DRIVER SEAT STARTED BURNING MY LEG/BUTTOCK AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. TURNED OFF HEATED SEAT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 74,248 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369051 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10445065 · 2012-01-24 (January 24, 2012)
ON JANUARY 23, 2012 AFTER A WHOLE WEEKEND OF DOWNPOUR RAIN, I GET INTO MY X3 TO NOTICE WATER ON THE CENTER CONSOLE (NEAR MY CUP HOLDER) I LOOK UP AND NOTICE THE WATER IS DRIPPING FROM THE TOP MIDDLE CONSOLE (WHERE THE MOON ROOF CONTROL, AIR BAG BUTTON AND SOS CALL BUTTON ARE LOCATED). NOT ONLY WAS IT DRIPPING WATER BUT THE WHOLE AREA AROUND BUT IT WAS SOAKED AND WET. AFTER READING ABOUT THIS ON-LINE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE AND ARE EXPERIENCING THIS WATER LEAK PROBLEM, I REALIZED I NEED TO CHECK THE OTHER AREAS PEOPLE MENTION THEY HAD WATER LEAKS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10445065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10515345 · 2013-06-05 (June 5, 2013)
SHORT CIRCUIT IN HEATING ELEMENT FOR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. SHOCKS OCCUR THROUGH LEATHER WHEN HEATER IS ACTIVE. TURNED OFF HEAT AND DISCONTINUED USE OF HEATING ELEMENT TO AVOID DAMAGE/BURNS. PASSENGER SIDE HEATING ELEMENT IS STILL OK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515345 at NHTSA ↗