The service and repair manual for the 2011 BMW X3 — 3.0L I6 and 2.5L I6 and 3.0L I6 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC 2.5L I6 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | 3.0si Sport Utility 4-Door · 25i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door · 2.5si Sport Utility 4-Door · 30i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door · 25i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 163 complaints · 81 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 X3 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 711
- Engine Performance 24,154
- Accessories & Equipment 12,992
- General Information 4,677
- Body & Frame 7,179
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 195
- Brakes 206
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 694
- Restraints 1,366
- Drivelines & Axles 2,411
- Steering 518
- Electrical 7,904
- Suspension 1,664
- Engine Mechanical 3,864
- Transmission 842
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Collar Nut) 310
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 X3
- Steering — electric power assist system · 11V341000Sudden loss of power steering assistance could increase the risk of a crash.
- Child Seat — latch strap · 16V333000Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Owners have filed 163 complaints and BMW has issued 81 technical service bulletins for the 2011 X3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2011 X3 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2011 X3?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 and 2.5L I6 and 3.0L I6 across the 3.0si Sport Utility 4-Door, 25i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.5si Sport Utility 4-Door, 30i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, xDrive28i Sport Utility 4-Door, 25i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, 25i Lujo Sport Utility 4-Door, xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2011 X3 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 X3, covering steering, child seat. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2011 X3 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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