BMW X3 Change Vehicle

"The motor failed twice under warranty leaving us stranted. Both times, the repairs took more than a week to complete. Both repairs were under warranty. It broke down again after the warranty expired. The dealership said it was total engine failure again, price for a new engine + labor to install it was $12,000. The FMV of the vehicle was $11,000."

"oil pump failure required engine replacement"

"BMW has known about the timing chain problem with the N-20 motor since 2014/2015, and has changed the design since then. BMW extended the warranty on the timing chain to 70,000miles/70 years well after I reached that mileage. I had just passed 100,000 miles when I became aware of the problem. While having the vehicle serviced in prior years at BMW of the Woodlands(TX) and BMW of San Antonio, no one advised me of this problem and the subsequent recommendation to change the oil more frequently than was in the original specs. I was advised by a private garage that specializes in BMW service. I went ahead and replaced the timing chain at a BMW dealer because I could tell that it was very loose. The BMW technician said it was about to fall off. The cost of the repair was $3700. I was very pleased with BMW of Austin TX who was very truthful, caring and also deeply discounted the cost of the repair. I understand there is a class action suit against BMW for the timing chain. We greatly enjoy driving this vehicle, and it is in mint condition otherwise, but is has virtually no trade-in value. So I would have to say that the overall cost to operate is huge. I am deeply disappointed with BMW and how little they have done about this problem. I think BMW should extend the warranty to at least 150,000 and cover the cost of my repair."

"The SUV literally died while driving with no warning to me. It had been operating fine and I had all the scheduled maintenance and oil changes done previously. After having it towed to the mechanic and having to take the engine apart, it was determined the cams were scored and compression almost completely gone. Solution was to replace the engine for $12,000!!! So disappointing this would happen to a car with only 103,000 miles. I have elected to sell the car for $750 and let new owner replace the engine. The warranty from BMW expired after 70,000 miles. The BMW dealership where I purchased the car was also not very sympathetic or helpful."

"Experienced a warning that there was a Drive Train Malfunction. Mechanic discovered oil leak from valve cover due to a plugged PCV valve. While fixing the oil leak, a very loose timing chain was discovered and ultimately replaced. Very expensive repair - almost $7,000 CDN"

"Engine oil pump fail causing timing belt to break and scatter pieces into engine"

"It started as an issue found by a technician during an oil change and took 3 tries to get it right. The first time, they broke a sensor which left the car disabled and after fixing that, a gasket was damaged. It seems that it is such a complicated repair that the dealer technicians broke other components twice. All work was done at a Bmw dealer"

"While the X3 was in the dealership for brake maintenance, the mechanic determined the timing chain was failing. Replaced under warranty"

"Got Drivetrain Warning message repeatedly when driving uphill. It took a couple thousand dollars worth of troubleshooting, where they solve each problem along the way (including changing the battery and several other parts) to finally determine it was the turbo engine, which was replaced under warranty."

"Warning light comes on telling that there is a problem with the transmission and go to a dealer. Dealer says a solenoid on the turbo charger is defective and charges $750 to replace. Said if this doesn't fix need new turbo charger about $4,000 (did not fix)."

"Oil leak in turbo line."

"There was a valve in the turbo charger that was sticking slightly and caused a warning indicating there was a drivetrain malfunction. This problem persisted for more than a year and eventually BMW diagnosed the problem and the turbo charger was replaced."

"Oil line to Turbocharger was leaking causing oil smoke from exhaust. Was supposed to be covered under extended warranty, BMW denied repair costs. Had fixed at independent shop."

"Drivetrain Malfunction Warning came on a number of times over 2 year period and they only recently attributed it to low turbo boost pressure due to a faulty waste gate."

"Developed loud noise while driving. Took to dealer. Determined it was the turbo bearing. Dealer ordered replacement. Installed replacement and covered 90% of cost. Warranty was up by less than a month. Turbo was completely worn out. Impeller rubbed on case......... After repair, X3 performs like new.."

"Message on the dash lit up: Engine Problem Drive Moderately. The dealership attempted two fixes, the first costing us $800. The second was free under warranty of the first. Neither attempt fixed the problem. The turbo chargers had to be completely replaced. $4,000!"

"The vehicle began emitting blue smoke and turbo started to whine. Under extended warranty. Dealer refused to replace, saying it was normal. Found ample evidence online that this is not uncommon problem. Pressed dealer, who finally replaced turbo, solving the problem."

"Drivetrain malfunction warning came on often when accelerating after being at speed. Vehicle was at the dealership for the entire month of Feb and over $2000 to fix the issue. On drive home from dealership, the warning light came on again. Took it back twice for them to try and fix. Currently at the dealership replacing the Turbo charger for another $2400 or more fix."

"Exhaust smoke on start-up. Turbo had to be replaced"

"Smoking and burning oil. Was seal on turbo. BMW fixed it even though it was outside warranty"

"one of the Turbos completely malfunctioned at 58000 miles and had to be rebuilt"

"The turbocharger was leaking oil into the exhaust side which caused the engine to smoke heavily on startup. BMW replaced the turbo under warranty"

"Turbo fuel inlet was corroded. Dealership thought it was caused by the salt from ocean air"

"Plugged/failed valve in the turbo that they replaced under warranty. However, due to their engine trouble shooting methodology, I had to take the car in twice and they kept it several days each time, although BMW does provide a "loaner" vehicle, so I"

"Numerous sub-frame bolts were loose and had to be tightened. Additional tie-rod was worn and making noise"

"When it’s cooler outside (under 50 F) the panoramic roof squeaks loudly. The electric panel that covers the roof muffles the sound well but it it’s open while the panoramic roof is still closed, the noise is quite loud."

"I have to find out what is causing rattle on startup. More money to spend for diagnosis....."

"squeal in drivers power window - up and down"

"It concerned the sun roof"

"The sunroof squeaks at temperatures below 45 F"

"Panoramic roof rattles in the winter"

"dealer explained to me it is the fuel pressure pump and will not repair..also the engine is very noisy and again they will not repair"

"The rear seat had a squeak or noise and when we took it to the BMW dealer it was some sort of suspension in the seats. They fixed it it took about 3 days to do it"

"The sunroof makes a squeaking noise"

"Sunroof squeaks in closed position while driving. More so in cold weather"

"Rattle coming from moonroof when driving over minor road imperfections"

"Mild squeaking coming from the cross-bar between the glass roof and the sun roof. With the moon roof closed (the fabric covering) it is not annoying. With it open it can be distracting"

"it sounds like the rearview mirrors are not particularly aerodynamic"

"on highway wind and road noise not repairable"

"Car kept saying it needed its oil changed and "emailing" dealer for an oil change, sometimes within hours of being at the dealer to be checked"

"Engine sounds like an old diesel engine. BMW took the vehicle for two days to do something about the terrible pinging but it still persists"

"Oil leak on manifold. Now a recall item"

"Received a Drive Train Malfunction warning. Took it to a BMW Dealership and was told I needed a new turbo charger. I took it to another BMW mechanic (non-dealer), and he discovered the PCV valve was plugged, which caused the subsequent pressure to develop an oil leak from the valve cover. The turbo did not require service after all."

"Oil leaks around the valve cover. Required a new valve cover with gasket."

"oil filter housing seals"

"The BMW dealer said I needed to replace the seal around oil filter, before it starting leaking and causing me a problem"

"Had a leak on the oil filter area.Bmw needed to replace two gaskets that encompass the oil filter housing"

"Gasket issue, Resolved with no other issues"