2022 BMW X3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X3. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (21), Electrical System (18), Structure (12).
Key takeaways
- 86 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 21% |
| Structure | 12 | 14% |
| Engine | 11 | 13% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 13% |
| Power Train | 9 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Steering | 3 | 3% |
| Tires | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-26
I am the original owner of a 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i, VIN [XXX], with 61,700 miles. I am reporting a progressively worsening malfunction involving the windshield wiper system and right turn signal. The exact defective component is UNKNOWN. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. While driving, the windshie...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-26
Recall states engine starter in severe cases can cause a fire while engine is running , the recall was I received notification back in July , it is now October going into November 4 months later which is a safety concern while driving the vehicle the car could catch on fire while driving on the highway with out notice ...
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-22
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the message "Driver's Restraint System Malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the driver's and passenger's side knee air bags and wiring harness under the center console nee...
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More for the 2022 BMW X3
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.