2017 BMW 3 Series

$2,250

from

1,747

listings

$2K–$77K

price range

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2017 BMW 3 Series Pricing

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-25.4%

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BMW 3 Series Safety & Reliability

Moderate

The 2017 BMW 3 Series's moderate safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 70 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 BMW 3 Series has accumulated 70 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine19

02Unknown Or Other12

03Engine And Engine Cooling4

04Unknown Or Other,engine3

05Fuel/propulsion System3

70 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2017 BMW 3 Series

30States

34%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

12,57114%

TXTexas

9,74511%

FLFlorida

8,0469%

ILIllinois

5,1546%

DCWashington DC

5,1396%

MDMaryland

4,8555%

NYNew York

4,7105%

PAPennsylvania

3,9914%

GAGeorgia

3,8304%

NJNew Jersey

3,7654%

AZArizona

3,1804%

DEDelaware

2,6263%

NCNorth Carolina

2,3203%

WAWashington

2,2382%

MOMissouri

1,7162%

COColorado

1,3902%

TN1,154

NV1,152

OR1,007

OH982

MI945

NH932

MN761

IN758

CT755

OK717

MA667

RI593

UT546

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 BMW 3 Series: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2017 BMW 3 Series a good car to buy?

The 2017 BMW 3 Series has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What are common problems with the 2017 BMW 3 Series?

Out of 70 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2017 compare to other BMW 3 Series years?

Each BMW 3 Series model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the BMW 3 Series overview page.