2007 BMW X3 electrical problems

Filed Nov 1, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Intake crankcase heater element caught fire and burnt wires

Filed Aug 8, 2025 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer to be repaired under an undisclosed Takata recall repair; however, after the recall repair was performed, the horn became inoperable. Additionally, several buttons on the steering wheel also became inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · PA

Had it in bmw dealership for recall to be fixed, that caused my engine light to come on. My engine light was still in when I went back to get it. They said au had to pay $100.00 to have the engine light off. I said I'm not paying if it's a recall. They refused to do anything else. I took it home and put my code reader on it and it was showing code for the part that Was not changed under recall. I have been calling them since and they have not called me back.

Filed Feb 1, 2023 · Electrical · CA

The bmw dealer is not helping to perform the recall on my bmw x3 recall. the dealer in Murrieta, ca has been ignoring me and does not call me back. My vin# wbxpc93497wf04472

Filed Jun 13, 2020 · Electrical, Seats · 112,520 miles · GA · 1 injury

The driver's seat heating element burned and damaged the skin of the seat and burned my back while driving in the city. I was so surprised when this happened that I jumped in the seat and caused an accident.

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · WA

White driving on the highway at a speed of 65 MPH the engine lost power and stopped. After to the vehicle was stopped and started again the heater was no longer working. Took in for the repair, was told it was a water pump. $1600 repair 6 weeks ago. Last night 1/1/2020 while driving on the same highway all the lights began blinking and the engine ceased again with the indicator lights showing a transmission error.

Filed Dec 1, 2019 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · IN

Bmw has knowledge of various software issues ,and if you the federal government,might urge them to make software updates readily accessible for ,transmission,dme,egs,all there modules it would probably eliminate 80%of there complaints.

Filed Mar 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 2 miles · TX

While driving my 2007 bmw x3 the vehicle in san antonio on bandera rd it lost power all warning lights came on and the vechile started to sputter till it's just died and now won't turn over everything works has power but vehicle will not crank over.

Filed Dec 9, 2018 · Electrical · 660,060 miles · IL · fire

Turned on driver side seat heater and it burned a hole in the seat at the lower left side of the of the seat upright portion. Immediately turned off when smelled burning and felt extremely hot at lower back. Driver could have been burned. Saw many other complaints online for the exact same issue in the exact same location. This could seriously injure someone especially if it happens while driving in traffic.

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x3. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and various warning indicators illuminated. The hazard lights were activated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also stated that a burning odor emitted through the vents. The contact waited for a moment, restarted the vehicle, and drove to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankcase needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.