2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i
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- Photo: BMW G01 FL 1X7A1616 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G01 FL 1X7A1617 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X3 (G01) China (75) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i rear by LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 BMW X3 xDrive 20d M Sport (Cockpit) by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i is a 248-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 SUV with an 8-speed steptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $45,700 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 248 horsepower at 5,200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The X3 measures 185.9 inches long on a 112.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $45,700 |
| MSRP with Destination | $46,695 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC VALVETRONIC Double-VANOS |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (xDrive) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.25 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.2 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.143 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.314 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.822 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.456 |
| Final Drive | 3.385 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Aluminum double-joint spring strut axle |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link axle in lightweight steel construction |
| Turning Diameter | 39.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston floating |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.9 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 66 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in |
| Front Track | 63.8 in |
| Rear Track | 64.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 28.7 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2022 BMW X3 SUV RWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 30, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V056000
Sep 23, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY Park outside
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V636000
Feb 20, 2025 · 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."
Consequence: Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V106000
Oct 15, 2024 · STRUCTURE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Consequence: Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
NHTSA campaign 24V764000
Jul 17, 2024 · STRUCTURE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Consequence: Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V534000
Jul 20, 2022 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V513000
Feb 9, 2022 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Consequence: An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V070000
83 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X3
Owner Complaints
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X3 (2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 20 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Structure | 12 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 |
| Lane Departure | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 BMW X3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.