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5UXWX9C36H0T167242017 BMW X3xDrive28i

12of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
6
6 campaigns found
Safety Grade
D
61/100 composite
Complaints
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
9 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
BUYPurchase Verdict

2017 BMW X3 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2017 BMW X3

2017 BMW X3 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately.

  • 6 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Steering system recall; Fuel system recall)
  • Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
12
of 100
Low Risk
Low risk profile — minor signals only, likely routine.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
1 Contributing Risk Factor
6 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
BMW
Model
X3
Year
2017
Trim / Series
xDrive28i
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
4-cyl 2L 241 hp
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
4
Manufacturer
BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA
Assembly
GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Base MSRP
$42,050

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

Overall Safety Grade
D
Score: 61/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety11/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
63/100High
  • ▸Steering system recall
  • ▸Fuel system recall
  • ▸Engine recall
Modern Safety Index
70/100
Comprehensive
15 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Pedestrian AEB
Fire Risk Assessment
Low
  • ▸2 fuel system recall(s) — potential ignition risk
Lemon Law Risk Indicator
Elevated
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Engine/Powertrain
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Fuel System

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

Driver Assistance Features

ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database

Forward Collision Warning~Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking~Optional
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning~Optional
Lane Keep Assist~Optional
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring~Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control~Optional
Adaptive Headlights~Optional
Auto High Beam✓Standard
Parking Assist~Optional
Backup Camera✓Standard
Electronic Stability Control✓Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification~Optional
Dynamic Brake Support✓Standard
Keyless Ignition~Optional
Recalls6

NHTSA Safety Recalls

6 RECALLS
6found
ℹ

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 6 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 6 recalls is ~69%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

69%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

BMW Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
91%Good

BMW completes recalls at a good rate (91%), averaging about 16 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~16 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
16mo
#18V755000
Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

SummaryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Read full details...
ConsequenceThe melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~71%

~29% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#21V907000
Invalid Date

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

SummaryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~77%

~23% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#21V586000
Invalid Date

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SummaryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Read full details...
ConsequenceFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~74%

~26% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#16V704000
Mar 2016

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SummaryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
Est. Repair Completion~68%

~32% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#16V333000
Invalid Date

CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP

SummaryBMW 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, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Read full details...
ConsequenceDamaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~58%

~42% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V608000
Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

SummaryBMW 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, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~67%

~33% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall Intelligence

Detailed analysis of recall history and severity

Recall Age — How Long Open
LONG-STANDING OPEN
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
10.4yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

First Recall
03/10/2016
6 total campaigns
Systems Recalled
Engine/PowertrainFuel SystemSteeringSafety SystemsBody/StructureExterior/OtherHVAC
Recall Remedy Breakdown
4
Part Replacements
0
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
⚠ 1 recall is over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.
Complaints

Component Failure Cascade Risk

Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures

CriticalEGR issue detected

▸ Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines

HighFUEL PUMP issue detected

▸ Engine stalling at speed — fuel delivery failure can cause sudden loss of power in traffic or on highways

HighPOWER STEERING issue detected

▸ Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate

Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs

$0
Annual Fuel
EPA estimate
$1,800
Annual Insurance
US average
$1,800
Annual Maintenance
9-yr-old vehicle avg
$697
Annual Depreciation
Current period
Estimated 5-Year Total Cost
Fuel + Insurance + Maintenance + Depreciation
$21,485

Estimates use EPA fuel economy data, AAA 2024 national averages for insurance and maintenance, and a standard depreciation curve. Actual costs vary by location, driving habits, and vehicle condition.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$31,906
~$532/mo over 5 yrs
$0.3/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$10,315
Maintenance
$6,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$4,091

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,906 (~$532/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Estimated Market Value

Depreciation-based estimate from original MSRP

$10,000
Low
$12,000
Est. Value
$14,000
High

Based on original MSRP of $42,050 with suv depreciation curve. Range reflects ±15% market variance. Actual value depends on condition, options, and local demand.

Negotiation Ammunition

Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down

6 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$3,000
1 recall over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$400
Total recommended deduction−$3,400
Suggested fair offer: ~$8,600

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2017 BMW X3 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

HIGH
Inspect for egr issue detected — ask for repair records
Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
HIGH
Inspect for fuel pump issue detected — ask for repair records
Engine stalling at speed — fuel delivery failure can cause sudden loss of power in traffic or on highways
HIGH
Inspect for power steering issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking
HIGH
Verify recall ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) has been repaired
Recall on record for: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and
HIGH
Verify recall FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL has been repaired
Recall on record for: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDri
HIGH
Verify recall FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP has been repaired
Recall on record for: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDr
HIGH
Verify recall STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM has been repaired
Recall on record for: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016.
HIGH
Verify recall CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP has been repaired
Recall on record for: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i,
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

15%
18-month
28%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 28%

15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

  • ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Official BMW Maintenance Guide ↗Search Owner's Manual ↗

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Auction History

Public sale records from Copart, IAAI, and auction aggregators

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,940–$2,470/yr
~$162–$206/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard VehicleModerate surcharge risk
▲ High theft risk model: +18% to comprehensive premium▼ 9-year-old vehicle: −7% (moderate depreciation)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Market & Background Signals

Theft risk, fleet history, dealer patterns, and emissions compliance

Theft Risk
High
3.5× national average · 37/1,000 vehicles
Recovery rate:42%of stolen BMW X3s are recovered

BMW X3 has an elevated theft rate (3.5× average). Factor in higher comprehensive insurance costs.

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History

Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

BMW has been fined $3M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Failure to submit required Early Warning Reports to NHTSA.

2014$3MFailure to submit required Early Warning Reports to NHTSA

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN5UXWX9C36H0T16724
Model Year2017
MakeBMW
ModelX3
TrimxDrive28i
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
Seat Rows5
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionAutomatic

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2
Horsepower241

Manufacturer

ManufacturerBMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA
Assembly CityGREER
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)5UX
Check Digit (Char 9)6
Model Year Code (Char 10)H
Plant Code (Char 11)0
Sequence (Chars 12–17)T16724

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count6
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

5
1
U
2
X
3
W
4
X
5
9
6
C
7
3
8
6
9
H
10
0
11
T
12
1
13
6
14
7
15
2
16
4
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
5
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
U
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
X
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
WX9C3
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
6
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
H
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
0
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
T16724
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (5)
Model Year Character
"H" → 2017
Could also be 1987
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Reliability Scores
Year-by-year reliability ratings
Years to Avoid
Best & worst model years ranked
Common Problems
Owner complaints & known defects
All NHTSA Recalls
Complete recall campaign history
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/2/2026, 7:46:47 PM.