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Reliability Database
BMW

X3

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.1)
4 Generations
22 Engines Rated
2,234 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
12 recommended 5 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2004-2010 E83
7 engines
947 complaints 🔥 92
3.0L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
→
2011-2017 F25
7 engines
749 complaints 🔥 27
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.1)
→
2018-2024 G01
5 engines
499 complaints 🔥 11
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2025-2026 G45
3 engines
39 complaints 🔥 1
2.0L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
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