Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 BMW X3 has 7 recalls, 61 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
61
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 2026
22V070000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the trans...
22V513000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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 ...
24V534000
STRUCTURE
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 interio...
24V764000
STRUCTURE
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 ca...
25V106000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
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 ...
25V636000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
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 430...
26V056000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2022 BMW X3 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Oil Filter Housing leak confirmed on my 2022 BMW X3 M40i. My current odomoter reading is at 47K mile... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving, my sunroof spontaneously exploded/shattered and rained glass onto me while driving. |
| Dec 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On 12/17/25, I was driving on I-10 in New Orleans, there were no cars around that could have kicked ... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case fluid has been replaced as well as drivetrain fluid in the front and rear and and the ... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Airbags deployed with no impact |
| Nov 28, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Driving and side curtain airbags deployed without accident or impact |
| Nov 6, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The driver side rear door locking mechanism keeps locking, even when the car is unlocked with the ke... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Starter |
| Sep 17, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Immediately pulled in a parking lot where t... |
| Aug 31, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1. The primary failure occurred within the electrical system and engine compartment wiring. Accordi... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | When starting the vehicle, the message center displays "Loss Communications Brake System Control Mod... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | windshield glass excessively weak and prone to crack and chip. yes, a weak (defective windshield) ha... |
| Aug 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I believe there is a flaw in the architecture of start-stop technology in conjunction with the elect... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving and stopping at a red light or... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On April 26, 2025, while driving my 2022 BMW X3, the vehicle suddenly emitted smoke and caught fire.... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I don't know what happen, but Friday March 28, 2024 after getting gas and I started my vehicle a not... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am a [XXX] male who has been driving for [XXX]. I am very familiar with cars. I recently experie... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | SEATS | I am reaching out with an official complaint regarding a defect in my BMW X3 M40i, which I purchased... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Vehicle: 2022 BMW X3 sDrive VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: [XXX] A BMW dealership technician discovered... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the contact looking in the ... |