Recalls
7campaigns
2 electrical · 2 structure · 1 latch
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
80filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
25mpg combined
$2,612/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic
5 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW X3. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Electrical system · starter assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
- Consequence
- Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
32.2% repairedof 87,394 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V056000
Listed for 2022 BMW X3. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Electrical system · starter assembly · relay
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
60.3% repairedof 199,674 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V636000
Listed for 2022 BMW X3. Not checked against your VIN.
Second-Row Side Door Lock Malfunction/FMVSS 206
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · lock
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Consequence
- Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
89.3% repairedof 40,736 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V106000
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Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Structure
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Consequence
- Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
92% repairedof 8,725 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V764000
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Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Structure
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Consequence
- Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
87.6% repairedof 282,387 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Fuel Rail May Crack and Leak Fuel
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
100% repairedof 5 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V513000
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Internal Transmission Leak May Cause Rollaway
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
- Consequence
- An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
100% repairedof 4 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V070000
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Owner complaints (80)
80 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
2involved a crash
4involved a fire
6injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 19 | 23.8% |
| Electrical system | 16 | 20% |
| Structure | 12 | 15% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 13.8% |
| Engine | 9 | 11.3% |
| Lane departure | 9 | 11.3% |
| Power train | 8 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 6.3% |
| Air bags | 3 | 3.8% |
| Steering | 3 | 3.8% |
How 2022 compares with other X3 years
Best and worst X3 years →201792
201876
2019170
2020109
2021111
202280
202315
202438
202538
202617
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 92 | 6 |
| 2018 | 76 | 11 |
| 2019 | 170 | 10 |
| 2020 | 109 | 16 |
| 2021 | 111 | 10 |
| 2022 | 80 | 7 |
| 2023 | 15 | 4 |
| 2024 | 38 | 3 |
| 2025 | 38 | 9 |
| 2026 | 17 | 2 |
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 17.1%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 BMW X3 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
25
mpg combined
23
city
29
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 352 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 / 29 / 25 | $3,300 | 352 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 370 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | $3,550 | 379 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 519 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 519 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 BMW X3 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X3 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 26V056000 (electrical), 25V636000 (electrical), 25V106000 (latch), 24V764000 (structure), 24V534000 (structure), 22V513000 (fuel system), 22V070000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 BMW X3 problems?
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (19), Electrical system (16), Structure (12) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 BMW X3 get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 23 city, 29 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 BMW X3 get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 BMW X3 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 X3 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 BMW X3 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (76) and the 2019 the most (170). The 2022 drew 80. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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