Body Integrity
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.
What Owners Say
"Trailer hitch installed by dealer had leaks at the electrical connectors passing into the body. During the rainy season these leaked causing all (100%) of the sensors to go out requiring replacement. This took about 2 weeks as the dealer couldn't find the leaks. I was provided with a loaner"
Anonymous, CA (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Water from the roof is supposed to drain off through tubes but BMW shrunk the size of these tubes a few years ago and now they get clogged and water enters the car through the headliner"
James R., NC (2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"This is the same issue as previously described as a water leak."
Chris H., IN (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"I have a squeak/rattle in the back hatch area whenever the road is rough or I put the car in a frame twisting situation, (turning into a driveway at an angle)"
Anonymous, AL (2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Strut assemblies were loose"
Robert G., CA (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Numerous trips to the dealership ended up having us have a rear hatch locking mechanism replaced."
Anonymous, WI (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"trunk hatch latch....locks but rattles...2 attempts by dealer to repair...occurring again"
John G., NJ (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"numerous trips to the dealer to fix rattles in tailgate"
Anonymous, OH (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The rear door did not totally seal with the frame, causing the door to rattle at times. Adjustment has reduced the problem. However, when the car is at an angle, sometimes the rear door will not completely shut."
Anonymous, NE (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Squeaks come from the moon roof when the weather is cold. No problem when the weather is warm."
Cary K., MD (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Makes noise when driving. Drives my wife crazy. BMW can not find the source."
Anonymous, NC (2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"In the dash. BMW can not find it."
Anonymous, NC (2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"We have the dual pane sunroof. The sunroof creaks CONSTANTLY, to the point that we have to close the shade portion to just dull the noise. It has gotten louder over time. The dealers have done nothing to quiet this problem and seem to ignore us when request a fix. This is my wife's car, and she says she can live with it. If I drove it daily, I would have replaced the fricking car. BMW does not want to admit there is a problem."
Thomas K., MD (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Air noise from sunroof"
G H., VA (2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)"Rattles in the rear of the vehicle"
Anonymous, CA (2016 BMW X3)"The dual sunroof rattles and squeaks incessantly. BMW wants THOUSANDS to take it apart and fix it. We documented this while under warranty, and they did nothing. Noises kept coming back. Now they want LOTS of money to fix it. This started in the 2nd year of ownership. Thank god it is my wife's car. She tolerates it. That rattling drives me NUTS! I would get rid of the car and get a Lexus."
Anonymous, MD (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Moonroof rattle over bumps"
Anonymous, MA (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Rattle of interior covering of moon roof when it is slid back. Does not rattle if closed and covering the moon roof"
Anonymous, MN (2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)"There seems to be an inordinate amount of door gasket squeaking whenever the body flexes. i.e. when driving on uneven surfaces, speed bumps, potholes, etc. The back hatch door latch always sounds as though it is not locked in place tight enough"
Anonymous, BC (2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)"The following things needed to be brought to the dealer due to squeaks and rattling: Windows side mirrors hatch locks doors. This car has been to the dealer 8 times for a total of 60 days due to various problems"
Anonymous, NY (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Sunroof squeaked"
Anonymous, IN (2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)"Wind noise is much more noticeable than in my 2006 Lexus RX400h, that has 188000 miles. This is not a quiet vehicle."
Thomas K., MD (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Doors and windows allow for wind noise. Poor sealing."
Anonymous, MD (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"At highway speeds the wind noise is much more noticeable than other vehicles I have owned"
Anonymous, BC (2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 3.0-L 6 Cyl turbo)"Drivers window resealed the door not an issue anymore"
Pamela H., NJ (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
"When sitting at a specific slope, i.e., on my drive way, rainwater leaked into the vehicle and puddles in the floorboard."
Chris H., IN (2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)