2014 BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2014 BMW X3 — 3.0L I6 and 2.0L I4 and 3.0L I6 engines, 6 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 year2014
Engines
3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC
TrimsxDrive35i 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
Federal record3 recalls · 127 complaints · 59 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2014 X3 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 711
  • Engine Performance 7,319
  • Accessories & Equipment 12,912
  • General Information 4,673
  • Body & Frame 7,157
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 181
  • Brakes 206
  • Maintenance 32
  • Collision 692
  • Restraints 1,366
  • Drivelines & Axles 2,411
  • Steering 518
  • Electrical 7,883
  • Suspension 1,684
  • Engine Mechanical 3,864
  • Transmission 836
  • Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Collar Nut) 310

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2014 X3

  1. Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › vacuum · 13V454000
    A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the r.
  2. Air Bags — frontal · 23V797000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re.
  3. Child Seat — latch strap · 16V333000
    Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Owners have filed 127 complaints and BMW has issued 59 technical service bulletins for the 2014 X3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2014 X3 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2014 X3?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2014 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 and 2.0L I4 and 3.0L I6 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.

What 2014 X3 problems does it help with?

3 recalls are on federal record for the 2014 X3, covering service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, 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 2014 X3 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2014 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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