2012 BMW X3 Service and Repair Manual

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2012 BMW X3 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • xDrive28i Lujo Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive28i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive28i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2996CC 183Cu. In. l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2996CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 BMW X3 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V33300023/05/2016Component: CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP

BMW 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 veh

Consequence

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the

NHTSA #17V49500008/08/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal a

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housi

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge.

TSB #10253326

While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.

TSB #10249027

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

TSB #10249437

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

TSB #10247574

A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the drivers and/or the passengers front seat.

TSB #10244239

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

TSB #10238090

After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

TSB #10235205

The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I

TSB #10230717

For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.

Showing the 8 most recent of 349 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20140805Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X3. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REVERSED INTO BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALL OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE DRIVER

20230803Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X3. The contact stated that after his wife parked the vehicle, she shifted the gear into the park (p) position however, after his wife exit the vehicle, the vehicle inadver

20140822Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 X3, I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN BUT WOULD NOT STOP. THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE IN ADDITION TO THE BRAKES FAILING CAU

20130926Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

2012 BMW X3. AT A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR UNCONTROLLABLY SUDDENLY SURGES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE CAUSING CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS BOTH TIMES AND CAUSING SEVERE DAM

20130926Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported

2012 BMW X3. AT A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR UNCONTROLLABLY SUDDENLY SURGES FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE CAUSING CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS BOTH TIMES AND CAUSING SEVERE DAM

Showing the 5 most serious of 67 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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