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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5UXTY5C08M9F44876 · Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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5UXTY5C08M9•••••• 2021 Bmw X3

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2021 Bmw X3 build (5 vs 3).

5on this build
103on the model
39builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Steering 2 Engine 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Suspension 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine fire May 2026
Explosion, fires while the vehicle was off and parked
Power Train Sep 2025
My vehicle is subject to an active safety recall (NHTSA #25V-636) issued in September 2025 involving the engine starter. As of today, no remedy has been provided by the manufacturer. Due to the safety risk associated with this recall, I do not feel safe operating the vehicle and…
Steering May 2021
The car is not stable on highways, drifts left or right, even after wheel alignment done by a bmw dealer. Constant corrections needed every 5-10 sec to stay in lane
Vehicle Speed Control Dec 2020
My car's speedometer only displays speed in 10 miles increments, which makes it nearly impossible to know exact current speed of the car. For example when speed is between 50 and 60 I can only guess what my actual speed is, 52 or 58. Bmw for some strange reason sells an optional…
Steering Feb 2021
My brand new bmw x3 3.0 is not able to track straight, the car needs constant corrections to stay on straight course. Multiple visits to bmw dealerships did not help, the dealers refuse to recognize the issue. This is safety issue since the car tends to go off road and may lead…

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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 5UXTY5C08M9F44876 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.