34 Ignition parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X3, in 4 part types, covering all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 3.0L L6 Turbocharged). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The ignition system on the 2021 BMW X3 delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. The largest groups are Camshaft Position Sensor (13 parts), Ignition Coil (11 parts) and Crankshaft Position Sensor (8 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
The 2021 BMW X3 was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2021 BMW X3 ignition parts are WALKER PRODUCTS (5 parts), HELLA (4 parts) and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (4 parts), plus 14 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
10 parts on this 2021 BMW X3 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including HOLSTEIN 2CAM0303 (Camshaft Position Sensor) and VEMO V20720204 (Crankshaft Position Sensor). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Camshaft Position Sensor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLSTEIN Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 2CAM0303 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 2351285 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sensor OnlyIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| ASTEMO / HITACHI Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | CPS0160 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| HELLA Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 009121011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 3-Pin ConnectorIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| HELLA Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 009168571 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 3-Pin ConnectorIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | PC1054 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| ÜRO PARTS Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 13627633958 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | M Competition or M Model | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTEMO / HITACHI Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | CPS0160 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WALKER PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 2351285 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sensor OnlyIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | SS12339 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| HELLA Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 009121011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 3-Pin ConnectorIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| HELLA Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 009168571 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 3-Pin ConnectorIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | PC1054 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sensors that report camshaft position to the ECU. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor.
13 Camshaft Position Sensor parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X3, from HELLA, WALKER PRODUCTS, ASTEMO / HITACHI and 4 other brands. HOLSTEIN 2CAM0303 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, HOLSTEIN supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is HOLSTEIN 2CAM0303.
The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from HELLA, WALKER PRODUCTS, ASTEMO / HITACHI and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. WALKER PRODUCTS 2351285 is listed in this group.
6 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEMO Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | V20720204 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | M Competition or M Model | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | SS12009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | M40i Model | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | SS12377 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | M Competition or M Model | View on Amazon |
| KARLYN / BREMI / STI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 60468 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Bremi | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | PC1197 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 2351541 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sensor OnlyConnector Gender: Male | View on Amazon |
| WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 2352069 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sensor OnlyConnector Gender: Female | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 5S16173 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sensors that report crankshaft position and engine speed. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor.
8 Crankshaft Position Sensor parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X3, from DELPHI, WALKER PRODUCTS, VEMO and 3 other brands. VEMO V20720204 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 1 part, from VEMO. A representative part number is VEMO V20720204.
The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from DELPHI, WALKER PRODUCTS, KARLYN / BREMI / STI and 2 other brands. DELPHI SS12009 is listed in this group.
This group includes VEMO V20720204, DELPHI SS12009 and DELPHI SS12377 and the remaining parts above.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRENCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 368369 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes 36-2176 Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | C983 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Ignition Coil Mounts to Cylinder Head | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTEMO / HITACHI Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | IGC0189 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Coil on Plug | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | GN10882 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 0986221124 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1788564 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| DENSO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 6739208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Direct Ignition Coil or Coil On Plug | View on Amazon |
| NGK Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 49061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | UF750 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | COP648 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 9212347 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Single Coil | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
11 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X3, from PRENCO, SPECTRA PREMIUM, ASTEMO / HITACHI and 8 other brands. ASTEMO / HITACHI IGC0189 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 2 parts, from PRENCO and SPECTRA PREMIUM. A representative part number is PRENCO 368369.
The Premium section lists 2 options from ASTEMO / HITACHI and DELPHI — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. ASTEMO / HITACHI IGC0189 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from BOSCH, BECK/ARNLEY, DENSO and 4 other brands. BOSCH 0986221124 is listed in this group.
Spark Plug
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 9787 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | OE Fine Wire Double Iridium | View on Amazon |
| NGK Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 96206 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Laser Iridium High Ignitability | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
2 Spark Plug parts for the 2021 BMW X3 come from 2 brands — BOSCH and NGK.
Listed part numbers: BOSCH 9787 and NGK 96206.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 2021 BMW X3
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Match the engine first. Every ignition part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Camshaft Position Sensor and Ignition Coil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 2021 BMW X3?
Our catalog currently lists 34 ignition parts for the 2021 BMW X3 across 4 subcategories and 17 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 3.0L L6 Turbocharged). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do ignition parts differ between 2021 BMW X3 engines?
Yes. Every ignition part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 2021 BMW X3?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 2021 BMW X3?
Notes on this page include a 0.030" pre-set gap. Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 BMW X3 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 BMW X3?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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