2020 BMW 3 Series

$8,400

from

2,613

listings

$8K–$140K

price range

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BMW 3 Series Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2020 BMW 3 Series's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 51 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 2020 BMW 3 Series has accumulated 51 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System12

02Engine12

03Air Bags4

04Electrical System,engine4

05Unknown Or Other4

51 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2020 BMW 3 Series

29States

35%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 29 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

13,99815%

TXTexas

9,19910%

FLFlorida

8,80810%

NYNew York

5,3666%

ILIllinois

5,3616%

DCWashington DC

4,3565%

PAPennsylvania

4,1825%

NJNew Jersey

4,1615%

GAGeorgia

4,0854%

MDMaryland

3,9924%

AZArizona

3,2884%

DEDelaware

2,5363%

NCNorth Carolina

2,2512%

WAWashington

2,2202%

MOMissouri

1,6882%

COColorado

1,4792%

TN1,141

OR1,071

NV1,028

OH1,007

MA883

MI876

MN770

RI756

OK756

IN745

CT689

NH677

UT568

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 BMW 3 Series: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2020 BMW 3 Series a good car to buy?

The 2020 BMW 3 Series has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report electrical system 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 2020 BMW 3 Series?

Out of 51 owner complaints, electrical system 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 2020 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.