The Lemon IndexAll cars · BMW 3 Series · 2022
2022 BMW 3 Series. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 15 / 21 / 17 | Premium | $4,550 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Tires | 33% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 11% |
| Brakes | 11% |
| Steering | 11% |
| Engine | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
26V056000 Jan 2026 Electrical System / Starter Assembly
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
23V584000 Aug 2023 Seat Belts
Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
22V070000 Feb 2022 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 90
BMW filed 90 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that…
- BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021…
- The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| BMW M3 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| BMW M3 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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