2022 BMW 3 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW 3 Series. The most-reported areas: Tires (3), Power Train (2), Electrical System (2).
Key takeaways
- 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 38% |
| Power Train | 2 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 25% |
| Engine | 1 | 13% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2022 BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-24
Vehicle threw code 21A50A (Starter Pinion Timeout) and a Drivetrain Malfunction warning. Car still starts and drives. This is the exact mechanical failure described in Starter Recall 26V-438 / 26V-441, but my 2022 330e VIN is currently excluded.
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-02
See attached document for complaint.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2023-12-16
Sunroof exploded out of nowhere. The glass shattered everywhere.
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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.