2014 BMW X3: check engine light

Filed Dec 22, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 171,150 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that only a shield had been replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the failure was not covered or associated with the recall repair. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the recall repair was performed. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was retrieved. The contact stated that directly after driving the vehicle, the dealer was made aware that there was an issue with the vehicle after the recall repair was performed. The contact was assured that the vehicle was fine, and the vehicle was test-driven to ensure that there were no issues with the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,150.

Filed Apr 16, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 158,897 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,897. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 14, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OH

No oil change or engine light on dash. Passed state emissions test with no indicator lights on weeks ago. Engine timing chain malfunction. A warning light displayed once the engine stopped my vehicle. Also, pressed SOS button for 911 after vehicle stopped right off highway and stopped mid intersection, but learned it doesn’t work after 5G towers upgraded.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Engine · 75,000 miles · WA

I was driving home on a city street when the engine light began to flash. I was getting close to being home so I continued to drive to try to safely get my car off the street. It then began to drive slower and slower even as I was stepping fully on the gas peddle (well below the city street limit of 35, as cars started to go around me). The car then completely shut off. I luckily had made it to a neighborhood road and was able to glide over to the side as much as possible. However, because the car was no longer operational it was still in the street and I was stranded in the rain until the tow truck got there hours later. Once I put the car in park it would not go back to neutral so I had to wait for a specific tow truck. Once my mechanic was able to take a look he said that the timing belt had broken and destroyed the engine. In his opinion this is unheard of in a car with just over 70,000 miles and 6 years old. I had just purchased the car from a high end used dealership 5 months prior and they said they found that bmw had put an extended warranty on the timing belt for 70,000/7 years for this specific issue. When I called bmw they would do nothing because the warranty was no longer in effect, even a mile over 70,000. They clearly know this is an issue with this vehicle and never properly remedied a very serious safety issue. My normal commute is all freeway. This could have been a very serious, if not fatal accident if it had occurred on the freeway.

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · LA · fire

Our parked bmw x3 was in our driveway turned off when it suddenly burst into flames and also caught our house on fire and our neighbors house. There is currently no recall on this year and model. No engine lights were on and we regularly service our car only with certified bmw mechanics. The car is completely burnt to the ground. After further research this is not the first time the x3 has caught on fire and burnt down someone's home and yet no recall and bmw has yet to take responsibility. We have everything on our security cameras.