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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 BMW X3

NHTSA data on file today

The 2011 BMW X3 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 113 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #23V707000 Camshaft Timing Bolts May Loosen Causing Stall NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17V683000 PCV Heater may Short Circuit NHTSA notice
NHTSA #16V333000 Possible Damage to Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars NHTSA notice
NHTSA #11V341000 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Engine 31 complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
Power Train 23 complaints
Electrical System 22 complaints
Steering 21 complaints
Exterior Lighting 10 complaints

Of the 113 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 113 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2011 BMW X3

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