2011 BMW X3 Roof Rack Fits: New & Legacy

Every roof rack system that fits the 2011 BMW X3, from Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This X3 comes with raised rails, flush rails, bare roof or factory crossbars depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.

Raised rails have a gap you can fit your fingers under. Flush rails sit tight to the roof.

BEST PICK FOR YOUR 2011 BMW X3Two Pacific Rack PRO Aero load bars with four matching raised-rail towers — package illustration

Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit for Raised Rails

✔ Fits your 2011 BMW X3 with raised rails

  • Complete kit: bars and towers in one box
  • Aerodynamic bars
  • Works with both standard and T-slot mounts (bike, ski, cargo box)
$149.00
Pacific Rack house brand
In Stock
Upgrade: with Yakima TimberLine towers · $349.00Budget pick: Universal Crossbars · $109.00
60-day returns · Free shipping $79+
Thule Evo Raised Rail 4-Pack Black – Part # 710405 (replaces 710401)Thule WingBar Evo 135 (53") - Black (2-Pack) – Part # 711420
Prefer Thule? Complete Thule Evo Raised Rail setup
Thule Evo Raised Rail 4-Pack Black + Thule WingBar Evo 135
Ships within 5 business days
$544.90
  • Roof types: Raised rails, Flush rails, Bare roof, Factory crossbars
  • Rack systems listed: 15 across 3 brands
  • Crossbar lengths: 34" to 53" depending on system
  • Max rack load: up to 220 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
  • Legacy fits: 1 current kit replaces older kit numbers

2011 X3 with raised rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Raised RailNone (universal)165Strap 4 pcs
Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock)
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo Raised RailNone (universal)220Thule Evo Raised Rail Single
Thule WingBar Evo 135
Thule SquareBar Evo 135
ThuleThule oversize rail footNone (universal)165Thule WingBar Evo 135
Thule SquareBar Evo 135
Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles…

2011 X3 with flush rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
Rhino-RackPIONEER TRAY 62100F-SX026 — SX026 (Vortex SX Leg (x4))None (complete: JC-01970)176Ask us — we can source it
Rhino-RackSportz SX — SX026 (Vortex SX Leg (x4))None (complete: JC-06974)176Ask us — we can source it
Rhino-RackSportz SX — SX026 (Vortex SX Leg (x4))None (complete: JC-05724)176Ask us — we can source it
ThuleThule Edge Flush RailKit 186007165Thule Kit 186007 — ships within 2–3 days
ThuleThule Evo Flush RailKit 186007165Thule Kit 186007 — ships within 2–3 days
Thule WingBar Evo 127
Thule SquareBar Evo 127
Thule Flush Rail Evo foot for Flush…
YakimaYakima SightLine FXSightClip 8Yakima SightClip 8
YakimaYakima SightLine TowersSightClip 8Yakima SightClip 8
Yakima SightLine Towers

2011 X3 with bare roof

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
YakimaYakima BaseLine FXFront: BaseClip 123 (B84-4); Rear: BaseClip 127 (B41-5)Yakima BaseClip 127
Yakima BaseClip 123
Yakima Front: BaseClip 123 ; Rear: BaseClip 127 — ships within 2–3 days
YakimaYakima BaseLine TowersFront: BaseClip 123 (B84-4); Rear: BaseClip 127 (B41-5)Yakima BaseClip 127
Yakima BaseClip 123
Yakima BaseLine Towers
Yakima Front: BaseClip 123 ; Rear: BaseClip 127 — ships within 2–3 days

2011 X3 with factory crossbars

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Raised RailNone (universal)165Strap 4 pcs
Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock)
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo Raised RailNone (universal)220Thule Evo Raised Rail Single
Thule WingBar Evo 135
Thule SquareBar Evo 135
ThuleThule oversize rail footNone (universal)165Thule WingBar Evo 135
Thule SquareBar Evo 135
Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles…

Already own a rack? Reuse it

Older kits that fit this X3. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:

  • Kit 184023 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 186007 for the flush rails X3.

Parts that fit your 2011 X3

Used & open-box gear for your 2011 BMW X3

From Rack Trader, our rack marketplace. Matched by vehicle, fit kit or rack system — confirm the details with the seller.

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Cargo boxes for your 2011 BMW X3

A cargo box mounts on the crossbars above. Check the box’s crossbar spread range and make sure your rear hatch opens clear of it. Boxes are oversized, so most are pickup at our Ashland store, where we’ll mount it for you.

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Bike racks for your 2011 BMW X3

Roof bike racks clamp to your crossbars. Hitch bike racks need a receiver hitch — check whether yours is 1.25″ or 2″ before ordering.

Roof-mount bike racks

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Hitch bike racks

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Buy used

Looking for a deal? Check Rack Trader for used racks and parts that fit the X3.

Other X3 years

Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.