Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2013 BMW X3
Car diagnostics for the 2013 BMW X3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.9 to 11.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2013 BMW X3 for car diagnostics
- Body: small sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2013 BMW X3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 25 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,466 | $3,850 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2013 BMW X3
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 226 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (147), power train (60) and electrical system (29). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | 2024-08-13 | electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles | BMW 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... |
| 24V527000 | 2024-07-11 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4... |
| 17V495000 | 2017-08-08 | 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 air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded. |
| 16V333000 | 2016-05-23 | 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 vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i... |
| 14V627000 | 2014-10-07 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i... |
| 13V570000 | 2013-11-15 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicles manufactured February 11, 2013, through February 27, 2013. Due to a production process error, the tear seam on the instrument panel was not manufactured correctly. |
| 13V454000 | 2013-09-26 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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 xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the X3
Car diagnostics for the 2013 BMW X3: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your X3
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. It runs the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive.
The steps
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Driving while yours is at the shop
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
A short checklist
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Next step
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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