With 1 recalls and 29 complaints, the 2024 BMW X3 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V1060002025-20-02

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2024 BMW X3's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 29 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System6

02Latches/locks/linkages4

03Back Over Prevention3

04Unknown Or Other2

05Steering2

29 total across 1 model years (2024–2024)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X3 Fuel Economy

17–25mpg combined

15-23city

20-29hwy

$2,300-$3,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 2024 BMW X3 ranges from 17 to 25 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

X3 sDrive30i - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

X3 xDrive30i - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

X3 M40i - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

X3 M - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

X3 M Competition - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2024 BMW X3

29States

33%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 28 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

2,08013%

TXTexas

1,67811%

FLFlorida

1,3779%

NYNew York

9176%

MDMaryland

8946%

DCWashington DC

8856%

ILIllinois

8245%

PAPennsylvania

8235%

NJNew Jersey

6194%

DEDelaware

5844%

GAGeorgia

5484%

AZArizona

5233%

MOMissouri

3502%

WAWashington

3472%

NCNorth Carolina

3092%

TNTennessee

2802%

CO216

NH187

NV177

MN176

OH167

OR166

CT162

MI161

RI131

MA123

OK120

IN114

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2024.

Buying a 2024 BMW X3?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2024 BMW X3 a good car to buy?

The 2024 BMW X3 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. 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.

Are there recalls on the 2024 BMW X3?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2024 BMW X3. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2024 BMW X3?

Fuel economy ranges from 17 to 25 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $988 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2024 BMW X3?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2024 BMW X3, based on 29 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.