What are the worst BMW X3 years?

Q: What are the worst BMW X3 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst BMW X3 years are 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2023.

BMW X3: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2023

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2026too new to judge17 complaints · 2 recalls 2025too new to judge39 complaints · 9 recalls 2024too new to judge38 complaints · 4 recalls 2023solid year15 complaints · 4 recalls 2022worst year80 complaints · 8 recalls 2021worst year111 complaints · 11 recalls 2020worst year109 complaints · 16 recalls 2019worst year170 complaints · 10 recalls 201875 complaints · 11 recalls 201792 complaints · 6 recalls 201682 complaints · 5 recalls 2015105 complaints · 7 recalls 201486 complaints · 6 recalls 2013worst year226 complaints · 7 recalls 2012solid year42 complaints · 2 recalls 2011112 complaints · 4 recalls 2010solid year32 complaints · 4 recalls 2009solid year19 complaints · 3 recalls 200866 complaints · 3 recalls 200798 complaints · 3 recalls 2006143 complaints · 2 recalls 2005103 complaints · 2 recalls 2004138 complaints · 1 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.