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2019 BMW X 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

9.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,976

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2024609 · manufacturer campaign 51 86 24RC

15 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during recall 51 84 24RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-410) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash.

Why it matters

A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.

557 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2024410 · manufacturer campaign 51 84 24RC

17 July 2024

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash.

Why it matters

A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.

13,830 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021419 · manufacturer campaign 52 82 21RC

8 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018–2019 · X 4 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the seat trim may not be properly attached to the front passenger seat. Over time, this could cause the occupant classification system (OCS) not to work properly. If this happens, the airbag system can turn off the passenger-front airbag even when an adult is sitting in the seat.

Why it matters

In a crash where an airbag is required, an airbag that does not inflate could increase the risk of injury for an adult passenger.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to make an appointment with a dealer to replace the front passenger seat cushion (including the occupant classification system).

14 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019480 · manufacturer campaign 66 82 19RC

1 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: 3 2019–2020 · 5 2018–2020 · 6 2018–2020 · 7 2019–2020 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on.

Why it matters

Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.

14,323 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019177

11 April 2019

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2019 · X 4 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the instrument trim panel could cause the passenger-front airbag not to deploy properly in a crash.

Why it matters

A passenger-front airbag that does not work properly could cause increased injuries in a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW dealers will replace the instrument trim panel prior to vehicle sale.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2018497

13 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: 2 2018 · 3 2018 · 4 2019 · 5 2018 · and 10 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. Note: This condition would result in the illumination of the check engine warning lamp and an “engine malfunction” message appearing in the instrument cluster. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-373.

1,313 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 54% of 179 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
223 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2019 BMW X 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2019 BMW X 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 BMW X 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2019 BMW X 3 at 9.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 223 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 BMW X 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,976 in fuel, producing roughly 4,435 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.