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5UXTR9C57KL••••••2019 Bmw X3
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2019 Bmw X3 build (9 vs 5).
9on this build
169on the model
33builds in total
Most reportedStructure 2Service Brakes 2Electrical System 2Forward Collision Avoidance 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMar 2026
The vehicle's Telematics Control Box (TCB), located beneath the roof-mounted shark fin antenna, failed due to water intrusion and internal corrosion. The failure produced the following fault codes confirmed by BMW of Norwood, MA: B7F341 (backup battery hardware defective),…
EngineNov 2025
While driving my BMW X3, the engine suddenly failed after the check-engine light came on, which followed several days of intermittent high-temperature warnings. Coolant levels had been consistently monitored, refilled, and topped up as needed, yet the temperature fluctuations…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2025
The emergency call system on the vehicle has failed and I am getting an error message. The service center at the dealership informed me that water ingress into the shark fin that houses the system caused the system to short and fail resulting in the need for a complete…
Service BrakesApr 2025
Parking brake is malfunctioning and has seized in lock position, and will not release. Making the vehicle unmovable and not drivable, leaving me stranded
Forward Collision AvoidanceMay 2024
When driving on citi street at 40MPH the vehicle randomly initiated the automatic emergency breaking system. The vehicle almost came to a complete stop in the middle of morning traffic. Almost had the vehicle behind me rear end me. The vehicle was taken to BMW dealer and a…
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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 5UXTR9C57KLP82778 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.