2014 BMW X3 Service and Repair Manual

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2014 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

  • 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 Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1997CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2996CC 183Cu. In. 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

2014 BMW X3 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #13V45400026/09/2013Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i

Consequence

A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the r

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lub

NHTSA #23V79700024/11/2023Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during depl

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were ma

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

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 #10249439

The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated air mass too high 27F000 Charge air hose

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

Showing the 8 most recent of 322 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20231031Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

After a collision, the driver side airbag exploded and a large piece of metal was projected from the airbag and into the driver's lung. The surgeon removed a gold colored disc from the drivers lung.

20230317Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

The contact owned a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left, and she crashed into a

20230317Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

The contact owned a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, she lost control of the steering wheel, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left, and she crashed into a

20240131Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in spe

20240131Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

On December 27, 2023, vehicle was taken to the service center of the dealership where it was purchased. The primary concern was that the car would at times suddenly launch forward and increase in spe

Showing the 5 most serious of 127 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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