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2013 BMW X3

SUV or crossover · 2 trims · 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder 8 recalls

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
xDrive28i 10.9 8.3 9.7 L/100 km
xDrive35i 12.6 9.1 11.0 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Label Transport Canada 2024544 ·

    On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both Englis...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Engine Transport Canada 2024468 ·

    On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Airbag Transport Canada 2024402 ·

    On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Airbag Transport Canada 2024392 ·

    This recall applies to vehicles that may be equipped with a replacement sport or M-sport steering wheel that has a Takata airbag. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2016242 ·

    On certain vehicles, the lower anchor bars that are used for installing child seats using the European-ISOFIX-type rigid-style connector may become damaged during vehicle operation. If the lower anchorage bar(s) were to become damaged, this would increase the risk of injury to a...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Powertrain Transport Canada 2014435 ·

    On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power assist to the braking system. This could cause increased stopping distances, possibly resulting in a...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2013330 ·

    On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power assist to the braking system. This could cause increased stopping distances, possibly resulting in a...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Label Transport Canada 2012129 ·

    Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the Standard. Correction: Due to the inconsequential nature of this non-compliance, no action will be taken.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 7 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump NHTSA (U.S.) 24V608000 ·

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-20...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module NHTSA (U.S.) 24V527000 ·

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module NHTSA (U.S.) 17V495000 ·

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Child seat: latch strap NHTSA (U.S.) 16V333000 ·

    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,...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum NHTSA (U.S.) 14V627000 ·

    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 Vehi...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; air bags NHTSA (U.S.) 13V570000 ·

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicles manufactured February 11, 2013, through February 27, 2013. Due to a production process error, the tear seam on the instrument panel was not manufactured correctly.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings NHTSA (U.S.) 13V454000 ·

    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 m...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
SUV or crossover
Engines
2.0 L 4-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drivetrains
AWD