2022 BMW X3 owner complaints
86 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries and 0 deaths.
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October 26, 2026Electrical SystemVisibility/Wiper
I am the original owner of a 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i, VIN [XXX], with 61,700 miles. I am reporting a progressively worsening malfunction involving the windshield wiper system and right turn signal. The exact defective component is UNKNOWN. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. While driving, the windshield wipers unexpectedly activate at 15mphspeed despite the wiper control being completely OFF. The wiper stalk becomes unresponsive. When the vehicle stops, the wipers stop immediately, sometimes halfway across the windshield. Once the vehicle reaches approximately 15 mph, the wipers resume operating at high speed without driver input. During these episodes, the right turn signal
October 26, 2026Unknown or Other
Recall states engine starter in severe cases can cause a fire while engine is running , the recall was I received notification back in July , it is now October going into November 4 months later which is a safety concern while driving the vehicle the car could catch on fire while driving on the highway with out notice based on the manufacturers description of the recall .
October 22, 2026Air Bags
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the message "Driver's Restraint System Malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the driver's and passenger's side knee air bags and wiring harness under the center console needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 55,400.
October 13, 2026Electrical SystemEngine
I have a 2022 X3 M40i and the negative battery terminal on the 48v battery was not connected properly to the battery and had welded itself to the terminal causing drivetrain errors, start stop issues and low voltage errors. The cable could of caught fire and burned my house and car down.
October 9, 2026Unknown or Other
My 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i, VIN [XXX], is subject to NHTSA recall 26V-438 involving a starter that may overheat and cause a fire. I have contacted BMW of San Rafael a few times over the past three months to arrange the recall repair. This week, the dealer advised me in writing that BMW has not yet released my VIN for repair, so they are not permitted to order the replacement part. They have no visibility into when BMW will make the repair available. I then emailed BMW Recall Support Services directly. BMW confirmed that my vehicle is affected by recall 26V-438, but stated that there is no estimated timeframe for when the remedy will become available for my VIN and that they are unable to exped