2019 BMW 3 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW 3 Series. The most-reported areas: Engine (9), Unknown Or Other (9), Electrical System (7).
Key takeaways
- 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 17% |
| Power Train | 5 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 BMW 3 Series SW AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-26
On XXX approximately 2:02am my car was seen on fire parked in driveway on [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-23
The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence in the driveway, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from outside the residence. The contact checked and became aware that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time. The contact stated ...
Lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-07-10
KAFAS Mid Camera has software malfunction, internal fault, system does not operate as designed. Takes down all driver assistance features. Module unable to accept new coding/programming. BMW service information - B66 20 19
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.