2020 BMW 3 Series

$999

from

2,598

listings

$999–$140K

price range

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High$140,000

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2020 BMW 3 Series Pricing

Price Trend

-18.1%

3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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BMW 3 Series Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2020 BMW 3 Series's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 50 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 50 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine12

02Electrical System11

03Air Bags4

04Electrical System,engine4

05Unknown Or Other4

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

Where to Find 2020 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 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 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 2020 BMW 3 Series?

Out of 50 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 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.