Luxury cars & SUVs · G01 generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 20 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $22,058 to own, including $6,484 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the BMW X3.
Reliability
20/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$6,484
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$22,957
$20,202 – $25,712, estimate
Recalls
7
on record
Owner complaints
86
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.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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
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.
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Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (44/100) and the 2019 worst (10/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 16/100 |
| 2023 | 43/100 |
| 2022 | 20/100 |
| 2021 | 14/100 |
| 2020 | 15/100 |
| 2019 | 10/100 |
| 2018 | 41/100 |
| 2017 | 35/100 |
| 2016 | 44/100 |
| 2015 | 38/100 |
Yes. It scores 20 out of 100, among the least reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 20 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,484 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $22,058 over 5 years: $7,414 in lost value, $6,484 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,957 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (44/100) and the 2019 worst (10/100).
7 recalls on record with NHTSA.