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2015 BMW X3 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)

Other (4%)

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2015 BMW X3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (84%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 BMW X3

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BMW X3 in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

16740 mi
Auto hold malfunction 

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2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2015 - Nov 2017
Jun 2015

11000 mi
Cracked windshield - was replaced under warranty. Twice during this visit - first replacement was defective. 
BMW X3 in Indiana, United States
Jul 2017 - Oct 2018
Sep 2017

30000 mi
Turbo lag 

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2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
Sep 2019

58000 mi
Coolant thermostat replaced after check engine light 
Oct 2019

58000 mi

US $749
Electronic parking brake malfunction, replaced Parking brake actuator, pads and rotors, left rear brake caliper 
Dec 2021

70000 mi
Replaced engine mounts 
BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016

9400 mi
Drivers door inner door seal torn. 
Nov 2017

11211 mi
OIL CAP LEAKING 
Apr 2021

22320 mi

C $500
Had to reprogram computer, warning light always on. 
BMW X3 in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
Nov 2015

8400 mi
USB ports not working. Low engine oil. I replaced the engine oil on my own. 
Apr 2017

20000 mi
Running out of coolant the 2nd time. 
BMW X3 in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2014 - May 2015
Nov 2014 Felt lining inside of storage box to the left of the steering wheel had residue coming off on items in storage compartment. Dealer replaced storage box. No problem since repaired. 
Mar 2015

5000 mi
Rear view back up camera occasionally while driving. Need to take back to dealer again. Rearview camera issue cleared up on its own. 
BMW X3 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2014 - May 2016
May 2015

8000 mi
Rubber weatherstripping on driver door mirror was loose and needing to be properly reinstalled. The passenger side left "halo" daytime running light was only half illuminated. 
BMW X3 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2015 - Feb 2018
Jan 2016 interior trim loose rattle from moon roof 
Feb 2017

28000 mi
Rattle coming from moonroof. Has been intermittent since winter of 2015/16. 
Jun 2017

29000 mi
Supplemental Restraint System warning, dealer diagnosed as a bad sensor in one of the front head rests. Replaced headrest/sensor. 

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2015 BMW X3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X3 in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

80600 mi

C $1100
Replaced Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler 
BMW X3 in District of Columbia, United States
Sep 2014 - Nov 2016
Jan 2016

5000 mi
Oil leak found at oil filter housing assembly -- replaced assembly and degreased engine compartment. 
Mar 2016

5000 mi
Dealer didn't properly fasten coolant hose during last repair. Hose became detached from radiator and car lost all coolant. Epic technician error. No damage to the engine -- was able to get home before engine temperature rose dramatically. 
BMW X3 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2015 - Apr 2022
Jul 2016

7740 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer said issue was a dirty sensor. Was cleaned. No parts required. 
Jun 2017

13640 mi
Transmission knob surface was chipping off. Was replaced under warranty. Replacing knob requires replacement of entire assembly due to computer connected functions. 

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