2019 BMW X3 body & structure problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

21 owners have reported body & structure problems with the 2019 BMW X3, 15% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 48,000 mi.

Body & Structure complaints
21
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Related recalls
2
Median mileage
48,000 mi

Specific components reported

Body & Structure covers: Frame, body panels, doors, latches, locks, hood and trailer hitches.

ComponentComplaints
Structure:body11
Structure9
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate1

Body & Structure complaints across BMW X3 years

2201322014220151201642017820182120198202011202113202242023620243202522026
Body & Structure complaints by model year. The 2019 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

2Under 10k10k–30k130k–60k260k–100k100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 24V764000Oct 15, 20248,725 vehicles
    STRUCTURE

    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 24V534000Jul 17, 2024282,387 vehicles
    STRUCTURE

    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.

What owners say

  1. Filed May 26, 2026NYBody & Structure
    While driving our BMW 2019 X3 on the highway, other drivers honked to get my attention that our vehicle's rear hatch was partially open. When we came to a stop light, I had my son riding in the passenger seat press the hatch button on the key fob to close the hatch. Instead this fully opened the back hatch. We continued pressing the fob button in an attempt to get the hatch to close without having to exit the vehicle. Rather than exit the vechicle in the middle of the…
    NHTSA complaint #11740123 · source
  2. Filed Dec 1, 2025VABody & Structure
    2019 BMW X3 with operable sunroof. Significant leakage occurred in front and rear of car risking electrical failure and therefore accident. Dealer denies that this is a problem and Bmw takes no responsibility for what is a hidden defect of the drainage system for the sunroof. Hundreds of individuals have the same exact problem. Hundreds are automatically denied any assistance or responsibility by dealer or manufacture. In a prior claim, it appears that Bmw lost and was found…
    NHTSA complaint #11702247 · source
  3. Filed Sep 11, 2025FLBody & StructureElectrical System
    Regarding SIB 65 12 22, NHTSA ID Number 10227571, Manufacturer Communication Number B651222. Summary: The seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing is separating from the vehicle. Affected Products: (20) Vehicle BMW X3 2018-2022 - BMW X4 2019-2022 - BMW X5 2019-2022 - BMW X6 2020-2022 - BMW X7 2019-2022 I would like to mention that, this issue was known by BMW and acknowledge as Painting Process Deffect, BMW havent release a recall. BMW released on oct 2022 a BMW Service…
    NHTSA complaint #11686559 · source
  4. Filed Jan 22, 2025DCBody & StructureElectrical System
    The seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing adhesive was faulty. This caused separating from the vehicle allowing water into the vehicle, which damaged emergency call components and equipment. BMW told me this was a know issue, but that NHTSA had not yet applied this to my vehicle. Please issue an advisory on this known issue. My car is under 40,000 miles and fairly new still. Adhesive should not be deteriorating this early. Preventative maintenance could not have addressed…
    NHTSA complaint #11637557 · source
  5. Filed Jan 17, 202562,000 miCABody & StructureElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "Emergency Call System Notification Failure" was displayed on the instrument cluster, causing the speedometer and the odometer to become inoperable. The service warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the navigation system was inoperable, and the vehicle function setting on the infotainment system also indicated that the Emergency Call System…
    NHTSA complaint #11636532 · source
  6. Filed Dec 20, 2024PABody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    My 2019 BMW X3 posted this error on the instrument display "Emergency call system malfunction". BMW service informed me that the shark fin roof mounted antenna is leaking. It causes issues with the SOS feature, navigation (reporting wrong location). There are numerous complaints on BMW owners message boards with the same problem. There is at least one BMW Service Information Bulletin (SIB) that applies to this issue for my vehicle. It is number B65 12 22. I was told this…
    NHTSA complaint #11631848 · source
  7. Filed Dec 11, 202485,000 miNJBody & StructureElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that the Navigation system had become inoperable. Additionally, the message "Emergency Call Malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing had separated from the vehicle, causing water to leak into the antenna housing wiring and causing the electrical failures. The contact was charged a fee for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired…
    NHTSA complaint #11630044 · source
  8. Filed Nov 8, 2024FLBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11624191 · source
  9. Filed Oct 15, 2024TXBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (STRUCTURE) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
    NHTSA complaint #11619829 · source
  10. Filed Sep 18, 2024CTBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11615247 · source
  11. Filed Sep 16, 2024FLBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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…
    NHTSA complaint #11614770 · source
  12. Filed Sep 6, 202448,000 miNJBody & StructureElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that after a rainstorm, water would leak through the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) located on the roof at the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the leak caused a short circuit of the TCU wiring harness. The contact stated that a warning for the "Emergency Call System" was illuminated. The contact stated that the message covered the instrument cluster. The contact was unable to see the speedometer or other gauges…
    NHTSA complaint #11612981 · source

Other 2019 BMW X3 problem areas

  • Electrical System (40)
  • Engine (39)
  • Other / Unknown (32)
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (15)
  • Brakes (9)
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (7)
  • Lighting (5)
  • Visibility & Wipers (4)
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (4)
  • Airbags (4)
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control (3)
  • Suspension (2)
  • Seats & Seat Belts (2)
  • Steering (1)

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology