Before buying a used 2024 BMW X3, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
2024 BMW X3 SUV AWD
2024 BMW X3 SUV RWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
40 complaints filed with NHTSA (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| X3 M — Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) |
| X3 M Competition — Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) |
| X3 M40i — Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| X3 sDrive30i — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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."
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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