The 2014 BMW X3 is a SUV. Expert analysis gives it a score of 8.0/10. Pros: Comfortable and spacious even on long highway drives; Premium and empowering driving feel compared to competitors; Powerful turbocharged engines (2.0L to 3.0L) with impressive output (252โ510 hp) and quick acceleration. Common concerns: Air conditioning that struggles in the intense local summer heat; High maintenance and repair costs at authorized service centers; Particularly high maintenance and repair costs locally (very expensive spare parts). BMW X3 owners locally report smooth driving even in heavy urban traffic, but note that the hot climate puts a heavy load on the AC, sometimes leading to complaints about reduced performance on rough roads. The importer's service is perceived as weak relative to the car's high price, with complaints about long wait times and costly repairs. There are 42 NHTSA recalls associated with this model.
3 NHTSA recalls for BMW X3 2014
- Latch Strap โ BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
- Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings โ BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
- Vacuum โ BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.