2017 BMW 3 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 3 Series. The most-reported areas: Engine (31), Unknown Or Other (22), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 42% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 9% |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW 3 Series SW AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-01
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 330E. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway at the residence and turning off the vehicle, there was a sound coming from underneath the front of the vehicle. The contact immediately disconnected the auxiliary battery, but the clicking noise persisted. The contact opened the ho...
Engine - filed 2026-09-05
Diesel fuel pump failed while driving on the road. I also own a 2014 328d BMW which was recalled earlier where the diesel fuel pump was replaced by the dealership. While driving on the road, the car unexpectedly turned off in traffic. I managed to get the vehicle off the road and called a tow truck. I contacted my...
Engine - filed 2026-08-27
Component: Engine Cooling System: Turbocharger Coolant Return Line/Fitting (Part # 11538854735). Defect Summary: The factory turbocharger coolant return line on the B48 engine uses a plastic quick-disconnect fitting and O-ring mechanism positioned directly under the turbo. Extreme thermal cycling causes this plastic to...
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More for the 2017 BMW 3 Series
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.