This page covers 1 recall, 10 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2026 BMW X3.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering complaints lead the 2026 BMW X3 complaint set, with owners describing handling and maneuverability issues at low speeds. The windshield is the second-most reported concern, multiple owners report spontaneous cracks appearing in the upper passenger-side corner of the glass and spreading diagonally across the windshield within the first few months of ownership and at very low mileage, with no evidence of road debris impact. One additional report mentions a wheel-related issue, though it appears in isolation. The windshield cracking pattern is the most consistent theme here, with owners describing failures occurring as early as a few hundred miles on the odometer.
10
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The steering wheel may rotate unexpectedly while the vehicle is parked and stationary.
What the fix does
BMW will update the steering system software at no cost through an over-the-air update or dealer service.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
