2021 BMW 3 Series

$2,980

from

3,029

listings

$3K–$110K

price range

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2021 BMW 3 Series Pricing

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BMW 3 Series Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 30 complaints for the 2021 BMW 3 Series, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 30 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2021 BMW 3 Series. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System8

02Engine4

03Power Train,electrical System,engine2

04Unknown Or Other2

05Engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System1

30 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2021 BMW 3 Series

30States

34%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 14%, with options spread across 30 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2021.

Buying a 2021 BMW 3 Series?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2021 BMW 3 Series a good car to buy?

The 2021 BMW 3 Series has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What are common problems with the 2021 BMW 3 Series?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2021 BMW 3 Series, based on 30 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.