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5UXTR9C54KL••••••2019 Bmw X3
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2019 Bmw X3 build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
166on the model
33builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 4Electrical System 3Exterior Lighting 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashOct 2022
We were towing a rental travel trailer (~3500 Ib), going east bound on highway 80 near Martinez, CA. The travel trailer suddenly went into oscillation, the amplitude got larger and larger, and finally both SUV and trailer landed on the sides on the embankment. The SUV was…
Electrical SystemSep 2025
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel was flickering on and off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but…
Air BagsOct 2024
1- Passenger Restraint System Malfunction error codes- related to wiring or front passenger seat- long timeframe and expense to diagnose 2- Engine mounts broken Oct 2023 and again Aug 2025- known issue by BMW service- high repair cost & repeat failure 3- Front crash assist will…
Exterior LightingApr 2024
Headlights flash on and off for no apparent reason which is distracting to other drivers both in front of me or approaching my vehicle. This has happened dozens of times now most recently 4/19/24 but I first noticed it more than a year ago. Headlights also go on and off and…
StructureJul 2021
Trunk opened while vehicle was in motion. It’s possible that the trunk button of the remote was accidentally depressed when it was in a pocket but I strongly believe that the vehicle should ignore such commands when the vehicle is in motion or even in gear
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5UXTR9C54KLP83595 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.