Bmw X3 2012

Model X3 made in 2012 by Bmw got 9 consumer complains as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.

X3 year 2012

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2012

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIB-12-18-12	11/01/2012	10049679	Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. all models. no model	01/18/2013
SIB-12-09-12	11/01/2012	10049299	Bmw: without relevant faults stored in dme memory, when at low speed maneuvering and idling, or steering turned to full lock position, or driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at 10mph, vehicle would idle speed may fluctuate up and do	01/15/2013
SIB-61-02-12	01/01/2012	10043862	Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe	04/30/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
B61-13-12	04/01/2012	10044023	Bmw:various functions of the electrical system fail. in rare cases, the vehicle may not start. one of the 100-amp fuses in the rear power distribution box (z3) mounted on the battery has failed. *js	05/07/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SIB-61-02-12	01/01/2012	10043862	Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe	04/30/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SB-1214	10/12/2012	10049439	Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. no models or model years listed.	01/15/2013
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SIB-16-05-11	11/01/2011	10042471	Bmw: fuel gauge sensor is not registering correct fuel level of full or near empty properly. improvement task force available to help with diagnosis and repair of fuel level sensor. *pe	12/07/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SIB270212	12/01/2012	10051459	Bmw: dsc warning light is on. the warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. there may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *js	03/07/2013
(PWS)
SIB-12-18-12	11/01/2012	10049679	Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. all models. no model	01/18/2013
SB-1214	10/12/2012	10049439	Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. no models or model years listed.	01/15/2013
SIB-12-09-12	11/01/2012	10049299	Bmw: without relevant faults stored in dme memory, when at low speed maneuvering and idling, or steering turned to full lock position, or driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at 10mph, vehicle would idle speed may fluctuate up and do	01/15/2013
SIB-12-14-12	07/01/2012	10045283	Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe	08/27/2012
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW
CSC-512911	08/01/2011	10044679	Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding the defect in the rear window defroster that fails to operate properly. no model years listed. *pe	07/25/2012
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SIB-51-08-12	03/01/2012	10043921	Bmw: service action: replace passenger front window regulator. *kb	05/02/2012

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
STEERING
01/29/2013	6200
	Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x3. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering system malfunctioned and caused the contact to experience extreme difficulty in steering the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test however, the test results were unknown. the failure mileage was 6,200.
01/29/2013	6200
	Tl- the contact owns a 2012 bmw x3. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering system malfunctioned and caused the contact to experience extreme difficulty in steering the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test however, the test results were unknown. the failure mileage was 6,200. kmj
01/29/2013	6200
	Tl-the contact owns a 2012 bmw x3. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the power steering system malfunctioned making the vehicle very difficult to steer. the contact alerted the roadside assistance regarding the loss of power steering system. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results were unknown. the failure mileage was 6,200. jo
10/19/2011	19
	On 19 october my wife and i drove our new bmw x3 to a shopping center at the corner of gosnell and virginia route 7 near tysons corner virginia. when we attempted to drive the x3 out of the parking lot the steering wheel locked. the steering wheel could not be turned using both hands. the x3 would go forward. it would go backwards. however, the steering wheel would not turn to the left or right. after 30 to 45 minutes the tow truck arrived and i was able to turn the steering wheel. the x3 was towed to the bmw dealer. the failure was attributed to a steering angle sensor out of position. in my opinion, if the failure had occurred on the highway, we could have had a serious accident.