BMW X3 SAV years to avoid
More than twice the X3 SAV's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW X3 SAV years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW X3 SAV complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW X3 SAV problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags98
- Transmission55
- Seats50
- Engine42
- Electrical28
- Steering11
- Fuel system9
- Body8
- Acceleration8
- Suspension6
- Brakes5
- Tires3
Most reported problems on the BMW X3 SAV
BMW X3 SAV problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 91 | 6 | Engine | 59,500 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 85 | 13 | Engine | 68,900 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 74 | 23 | Airbags | 38,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 82 | 16 | Airbags | 47,806 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 43 | 56 | Airbags | 68,995 | 2 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 160 | Transmission | 70,000 | 2 | 5 | Avoid |
Recalls 3
Questions about the BMW X3 SAV
What years of the BMW X3 SAV should you avoid?
2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the BMW X3 SAV's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 160, mostly about transmission and airbags.
What is the best year for a used BMW X3 SAV?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW X3 SAV?
Airbags, with 98 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (55) and seats (50).
How many recalls does the BMW X3 SAV have?
3 recalls between 2007 and 2012. The 2010 model year has the most, with 3.
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