2020 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
- M40i Sport Utility 4-Door
- M Competition Sport Utility 4-Door
- sDrive30i Sport Utility 4-Door
- M Sport Utility 4-Door
- xDrive30i Sport Utility 4-Door
- xDrive30i X Line Sport Utility 4-Door
- sDrive20i Executive Sport Utility 4-Door
- xDrive30i Protection Sport Utility 4-Door
- xDrive30e Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 3.0L 2998CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 3.0L 2993CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
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
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDriv
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is curren
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore,
An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will program the affected vehicles with rearview camera software
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles.
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing th
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The re
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been proper
Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the f
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. T
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is compl
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessa
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 x
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view c
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if neces
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path betw
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, fre
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument pa
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The r
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall beg
SHARK FIN ROOF ANTENNA SEALING SETTLEMENT Extended Warranty
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Coolant Pump Return
The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This appliesonly to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive.
Bearing Shell Return
The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
the NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Showing the 8 most recent of 271 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owned a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 10-15 MPH in a parking lot and attempting to make a turn, the brake pedal was depressed, but the pedal travelled
The accident happened at Noon on [XXX] at the Amazon Fresh/Post office parking lotâs far right exit lane facing [XXX] The address is [XXX] . We were leaving the parking lot and I stopped at the ex
The accident happened at Noon on [XXX] at the Amazon Fresh/Post office parking lotâs far right exit lane facing [XXX] The address is [XXX] . We were leaving the parking lot and I stopped at the ex
Showing the 3 most serious of 128 complaints filed with NHTSA.
