2022 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (20), Electrical System (17), Structure (12).
Key takeaways
- 83 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 20% |
| Structure | 12 | 14% |
| Engine | 11 | 13% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 13% |
| Power Train | 9 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
| Tires | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-13
I have a 2022 X3 M40i and the negative battery terminal on the 48v battery was not connected properly to the battery and had welded itself to the terminal causing drivetrain errors, start stop issues and low voltage errors. The cable could of caught fire and burned my house and car down.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-09
My 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i, VIN [XXX], is subject to NHTSA recall 26V-438 involving a starter that may overheat and cause a fire. I have contacted BMW of San Rafael a few times over the past three months to arrange the recall repair. This week, the dealer advised me in writing that BMW has not yet released my VIN for re...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-02
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking spot, the vehicle experienced hard braking and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the battery was replaced. While driving 25 MPH in heavy traffic after retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle vibrated abnormally an...
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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.