Worst 2022 Bmw X3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STRUCTURE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Bmw X3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | — | 2 | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | 1 | 11,712 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 3 | 150,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2022 Bmw X3
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~618,925 vehicles.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Bmw X3 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw X3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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