On June 23, 2026 around 3:30pm, we were driving 70 mph on an interstate (I40) and the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered on our BMW X3. We were not struck by anything and there was no inclement weather or extreme heat. The sunshade was pulled so we were not hit by the glass, but we were very much in danger. My baby was in the backseat and he would have had glass all over him. We had to pull over on the highway and had to arrange for another car to take us home.
2022 BMW X3 body problems
12 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Body3
- Body: tailgate1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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BMW X3 body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Risk
- Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V‑534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
Recall number 24V764000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Risk
- Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V534000 · Recall details
What 2022 BMW X3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the contact looking in the rearview mirror and became aware that the tailgate had opened. The contact pulled over and closed the tailgate. The contact stated that while entering the garage, the tailgate opened unintendedly. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V534000 (STRUCTURE); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Â
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 BMX X3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V534000 (STRUCTURE); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3 The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2022 BMW X3 body
Does the 2022 BMW X3 have body problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the body of the 2022 BMW X3, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2022 BMW X3 body problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2022 BMW X3 body?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V764000, 24V534000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW X3 have the most body problems?
The BMW X3 model years with the most body complaints are 2019 (31 complaints), 2022 (12 complaints) and 2021 (11 complaints).
Other 2022 BMW X3 problems
Electrical 18Driver assistance 14Engine 11Transmission 9Brakes 5Airbags 4Acceleration 3Steering 3Tires 3Fuel system 2Locks 2Visibility 2Seat belts 1Seats 1Suspension 1
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