Luxury cars & SUVs · G01 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 16 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $25,168 to own, including $4,832 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the BMW X3.
Reliability
16/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$4,832
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$31,448
$27,674 – $35,222, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
42
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 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
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 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.
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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 16 out of 100, among the least reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 16 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,832 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $25,168 over 5 years: $12,176 in lost value, $4,832 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $31,448 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (44/100) and the 2019 worst (10/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.