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2011 BMW X3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1511574
Internal NHTSA #	11149713
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	X3
Model Year	2011
File date	05/11/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Experienced drive train malfunction warning along with shaking and limp mode numerous times which resulted in 2 repairs last year in the thousands only to find out it was due to the cam shaft bolts recall at the root of the initial cause of the failures that resulted. Bmw was hesitant to pay initially but my husband is a litigation attorney and once he got involved, they were quick in doing the right thing. I am currently having issues with the no warning light showing to warn me of a low coolant level. It was not until after smoke appeared from the engine area and a burning smell that the warning finally appeared. I immediately stopped and waited for it cool off & had coolant put in, warning light disappeared. Currently smelling a burning smell and hearing a squeaking noise so have a service scheduled tomorrow for the valve heater recall and hope bmw will address any issues stemming from that that may be causing other issues. Also to report, rarely ever use the glove box yet the corner of the glove box has come apart and will not reattach. I saw this has been an issue reported by many bmw x-3 owners and i will be expecting bmw to do the right thing and pay to fix this known defect.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	96750
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEWPORT NEWS, VA
VIN pattern	5UXWX5C55BLXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	18/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 BMW X3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 BMW X3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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