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BMW X3 problems reported in Washington

84 of the 2,799 complaints filed about the BMW X3 came from Washington, most often about the engine & cooling.

Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.

Complaints from Washington

Crashes

Fires

2014

Worst model year

What failed

Engine & Cooling 19 22.6%

Airbags 13 15.5%

Electrical System 11 13.1%

Seats 8 9.5%

Other & Unspecified 7 8.3%

Body & Structure 6 7.1%

Transmission & Drivetrain 5 6.0%

Fuel & Propulsion 3 3.6%

Lights 3 3.6%

Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance 2 2.4%

Brakes 2 2.4%

Doors, Latches & Locks 1 1.2%

By model year

2004 X3 12 14.3%

2005 X3 7 8.3%

2006 X3 2 2.4%

2007 X3 10 11.9%

2008 X3 1 1.2%

2011 X3 1 1.2%

2012 X3 2 2.4%

2013 X3 5 6.0%

2014 X3 13 15.5%

2015 X3 13 15.5%

2016 X3 3 3.6%

2017 X3 2 2.4%

2019 X3 7 8.3%

2021 X3 2 2.4%

2022 X3 1 1.2%

2026 X3 3 3.6%

Cities reporting most

Seattle 21 31.8%

Bellevue 7 10.6%

Camano Island 6 9.1%

Vancouver 6 9.1%

Mercer Island 5 7.6%

Olympia 4 6.1%

Shelton 3 4.5%

Pasco 3 4.5%

Kirkland 3 4.5%

Mill Creek 3 4.5%

Spokane 3 4.5%

Veradale 2 3.0%

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