2017 BMW X3 brakes problems

Filed Jan 7, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · 133,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. 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 contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact used the parking brake to assist while stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, the chassis failure and traction control failure warning lights light illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic and was diagnosed with brake failure. The contact was unsure of the parts that needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted about the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 18, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

While driving on the highway I had an error message pop up on the dash that said right brake light electrical malfunction and as soon as the error message popped up I saw a bunch of debris and smoke coming from the back right side of my car and the engine shut off. After sitting for some time while waiting for roadside assistance and trying to make it to safety since my car shut off in the middle of the highway it finally turned back on however I am unable to switch gears to be able to make it to safety

Filed Oct 28, 2023 · Brakes · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

While driving on the freeway my brakes failed. I had pushed the pedal all the way down and the vehicle was still moving. This caused a rear end collision. There were no warnings that appeared.

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Body, Brakes · SC

My BMW is signaling “Secure vehicle against rolling” notification when put in reverse. The Mechanics are saying that BMWS e springs are defected. Very dangerous for me and my children.

Filed Sep 25, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA · crash

As I was pulling into my assigned parking spot in my building complex. Both me and my 6yr old daughter were in the vehicle. As I was pulling into my parking spot and went to brake and put my vehicle in park- my brakes locked, gave out and the vehicle continued to proceed forward. As it proceeded forwarded, I immediately kept trying to brake- but because the vehicle is all wheel drive it accelerated forward pushing through the concrete parking bumper guard located on the floor of the parking spot. Because of the acceleration, the vehicle crashed into the storage units connected to the building structure. I immediately tried reversing and forced the car into park without braking. Thankfully my daughter was still in her car seat. It was terrifying and we were in so much panic and scared. My neighbors came to our rescue- because I was distraught knowing that we had literally just come off of the highway and that could have happened at any point with my child in the car. My insurance is able to cover the damages - but, the auto repairs do not consist of checking the brakes/malfunction. I cannot see myself staying with this vehicle and putting the safety of myself and daughter in jeopardy. I am praying that BMW takes the necessary measures to assist in addressing this

Filed Aug 26, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 16,420 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 bmw x3. The contact was attempting to stop at a stop sign and pressed down on the brake pedal but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle hit another vehicle stopped in front at the stop sign. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle hit the back bumper of the other vehicle at 5 MPH. There was no visible damage with only the license plate being torn off. The dealer and manufacturer had not yet been called. The other person filed a claim with the contact's insurance company. The failure mileage was 16,420.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CT

Twice on rainy days, when stopping on a hill at a traffic light, the brakes would not hold. Luckily the light changed and I did not hit the car in front of me. I brought it in with once,but nothing was "wrong". I am going to try again this week. I am afraid to drive the car in the rain.

Filed Jun 30, 2019 · Brakes · 35,945 miles · UT

Driving on the freeway for approximately 40-50 minutes. Take exit, cruise to off ramp light, the car is in motion and the brakes are applied. The car in motion initially responds and 3/4 of the way to the light (almost at intersection brakes fail, no brakes and the car makes a clicking noise' similar to when a battery is almost dead, but the car is on, electrical and everything seems ok except for the brakes. The ramp is at an incline (uphill a little) so the car stops. The car is partially in the intersection. Thankfully no car in front or cars crossing the intersection. The car is turned off and back on and we continue another mile to our final destination without further problems.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · FL · crash

Causing the car to jump forward. By putting car in neutral and depressing the brake on a grade, when I had completed, I noticed the the RPM gage was at 4000 RPM with brake on. The vehicle was stationary at the time. Three times it has happened as I slowed down and it lurched forward striking obsticalls. When braking it possible to engage the gas pedal

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 2,700 miles · MA · crash

August 19, 2017 I pulled into my driveway at a very low speed and applied the brakes to park. The car aggressively accelerated even though my foot was on the brake. The car went through my neighbors fences and it finally stopped between two garages behind my property on the next street. I could not open the doors or windows for a minute or two. I do not feel safe driving this car again.