2012 BMW X3 Problems and Repair Histories

2012 BMW X3 problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys

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BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	12000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	17000	0	Noisy rattle in rear door hatch.

BMW X3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	1000		First odometer entry
May	2012	5000	0	Engine yellow light came on due to a faulty sensor and charcoal canister
Aug	2012	7500	0	Installed parts to fix yellow light issue. Fuel charcoal canister replaced and some sensors. Yellow check engine light came back on over a week later, replaced knock sensor.
Mar	2013	13000		Most recent odometer entry.

BMW X3 in Norway
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	0		First odometer entry
May	2012	4620	0	Did get this error message: NO ACOUSTIC SOUND. They have to change the whole AUDIO system. Must go back next week when the get the system.
Dec	2012	10540		Most recent odometer entry.

BMW X3 in Great Britain
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	11000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	11000	0	Clonking noise every 45 deg of steering wheel movement

BMW X3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	7440		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	12400	0	Car wouldn't start for 10-15 minutes. Known electronic relay malfunction. Relay replaced.
Mar	2013	14880		Most recent odometer entry.

BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	10000	0	light in door handle was out. Can't just replace light. Need to order a new handle assembly Seat heater button was sticking

BMW X3 in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	4000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	21000	0	elec. short in auto rear hatch opener. rear hatch would open when any door was opened after being locked or left standing moring than 10 minutes and or just open when placed in gear.
Feb	2013	27000	0	reset brake pads. Replaced all wipers
Apr	2013	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

BMW X3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	4000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	4300	0	The driver's door mirror was loose and would vibrate as you drove down the road. My service advisor said it was a software issue and that they performed reprogramming. Seems to have fixed the problem.
Sep	2012	5000	0	Warning light came on and threatening message displayed on screen saying car was low on coolant and this could cause major damage to the engine due to overheating.
Apr	2013	11000	0	When going in reverse, one of the backup warning sensors goes off intermittently even when there is nothing near the back of the car.

BMW X3 in Victoria, Australia
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	10540		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	19200	0	My car has been having all type of problems such as sunroof replacement, water leaks, windscreen replacement, trims etc etc etc since I first bought it. None of these problems have been fixed. I hate to say it, but I will never buy a BMW again!
Dec	2012	22940	0	Wind screen has problems. Dealer unable to fit it properly.
Jan	2013	22940	0	Dealer has booked the car in to change parts inside car since lights are not working. Dealer will also have another attempt to fix windscreen trims....

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