2019 BMW X3 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

31Engine complaints

18.9%Of all 164 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44 · 26.8%

Unspecified / other41 · 25%

ENGINE31 · 18.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY20 · 12.2%

SERVICE BRAKES12 · 7.3%

Share of the 164 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 BMW X3 overview page.

What owners report

“Oil filter housing leaking coolant randomly out of the bottom of the vehicle, we were driving home from lunch and a refill coolant light come…”NHTSA complaint 11639226 — filed 01/28/2025

“The oil filter housing failed, which caused all of my coolant to leak out and the engine to overheat. My car had to be towed…”NHTSA complaint 11629958 — filed 12/10/2024

“The vehicle 2019 bmw x3 purchased from dealer with all maintenance performed per BMW specs at dealership, Warned of low coolant. Coolant was added, two…”NHTSA complaint 11597230 — filed 06/27/2024

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 BMW X3 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 BMW X3: 31 of 164 complaints on file (18.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 BMW X3 have in total?

164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.