Component Record

BMW X3 2021 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems Problems

11 distinct owners reported a driver assistance and stability systems problem on the 2021 BMW X3 - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage11 complaints

11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V598000Reported September 30, 2020 - 312 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 312 vehicles across all affected models.

21V096000Reported February 19, 2021 - 13,858 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 13,858 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System34 Unknown Or Other26 Engine23 Vehicle Structure11 Vehicle Speed Control8 Brakes6

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.