2019 BMW X3 Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

20Structure:body complaints

12.2%Of all 164 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44 · 26.8%

Unspecified / other41 · 25%

ENGINE31 · 18.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY20 · 12.2%

SERVICE BRAKES12 · 7.3%

Share of the 164 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 BMW X3 overview page.

What owners report

“The seal of the roof-mounted antenna housing adhesive was faulty. This caused separating from the vehicle allowing water into the vehicle, which damaged emergency call…”NHTSA complaint 11637557 — filed 01/22/2025

“My 2019 BMW X3 posted this error on the instrument display "Emergency call system malfunction". BMW service informed me that the shark fin roof mounted…”NHTSA complaint 11631848 — filed 12/20/2024

“Multiple times while driving, my key FOB in my pocket has opened the trunk. Extremely dangerous, and apparently very easy to accidentally press. Same thing…”NHTSA complaint 11472609 — filed 07/06/2022

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 BMW X3 have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 BMW X3: 20 of 164 complaints on file (12.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 BMW X3 have in total?

164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.