Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 BMW X3 has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 17, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case fluid has been replaced as well as drivetrain fluid in the front and rear and and the ... |
| 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.... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v... |
| Jun 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | After taking off from a stop light, heard a loud bang and after taking it to the dealer it turns out... |
| Feb 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | When the vehicle is moving at a speed of 4mph and lower, it is impossible to shift the vehicle from... |
| Nov 9, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Limpmode: Life Threatening failure of vehicle shutting down accelerating in heavy traffic in speeds... |