2022 BMW 3 Series: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 63 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $18,072 to own, including $4,023 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the BMW 3 Series.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$2,193
Transmission & drivetrain$638
Electrical system$335
Body, glass & interior$245
Driver-assist & stability$176
Steering$111
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Electrical System › Starter AssemblyJan 31, 2026 · campaign 26V056000
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 star
Seat BeltsAug 16, 2023 · campaign 23V584000
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
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionFeb 9, 2022 · campaign 22V070000
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.
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No. It scores 63 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2022 BMW 3 Series reliable?
It scores 63 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,023 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2022 BMW 3 Series cost to own?
About $18,072 over 5 years: $7,249 in lost value, $4,023 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,447 today.
What are the best years of the BMW 3 Series?
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (63/100) and the 2015 worst (6/100).