2019 BMW 3 Series
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Luxury cars & SUVs · G20 generation

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.

Reliability

63/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$4,023

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,800

30 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$22,447

$19,753 – $25,141, estimate

Recalls

3

on record

Owner complaints

13

filed with NHTSA

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

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Other years of the BMW 3 Series

Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (63/100) and the 2015 worst (6/100).

YearReliability
202459/100
202362/100
202263/100
202128/100
20207/100
201958/100
201833/100
201736/100
201619/100
20156/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2022 BMW 3 Series a year to avoid?

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).

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 3 Series have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.