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BMW X3 by year
The X3 is a SUV sold from 2004–2020 with engines including 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 91 recalls and 1,702 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 X3 | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 1 | 138 |
| 2005 X3 | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 1 | 103 |
| 2006 X3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 2 | 143 |
| 2007 X3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 3 | 98 |
| 2008 X3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 3 | 66 |
| 2009 X3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 3 | 19 |
| 2010 X3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 4 | 32 |
| 2011 X3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 4 | 113 |
| 2012 X3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 21 | 2 | 42 |
| 2013 X3 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–24 | 7 | 226 |
| 2014 X3 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–24 | 6 | 86 |
| 2015 X3 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–30 | 7 | 105 |
| 2016 X3 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–30 | 5 | 82 |
| 2017 X3 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–24 | 6 | 92 |
| 2018 X3 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23–25 | 11 | 76 |
| 2019 X3 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23–26 | 10 | 171 |
| 2020 X3 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 16–27 | 16 | 110 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common BMW X3 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your X3, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a BMW X3: questions
How much is a junk BMW X3 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete X3s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy BMW X3s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2004–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which BMW X3 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 X3 (226). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, electrical system and air bags.
Which BMW X3 year has the most recalls?
The 2020 X3 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 16. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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