Research · 5 model years

BMW X3 MEvery model year, 2020–2024

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 337 owner complaints for the BMW X3 M. The 2021 model year has the most complaints (116).

01 —Model years

BMW X3 M years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20240124Not rated17
20230151Not rated17
20220842Not rated17
202101165Not rated16
202001102Not rated16
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2020110
2021116
202284
202315
202412

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026