Model-year record
2022 BMW 3 Series
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Complaints filed
7
Reports to NHTSA, 2022
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
No data
EPA estimate
Known issues
Tires issues lead owner complaints (43% of 7 reports), followed by unknown or other (29%).
Share of all 7 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11524136, ODI 11524141, ODI 11524143.
Individual complaint reports(7)
Showing the 7 most recent reportsElectrical SystemJul 2026 · ODI 11747875Details +Close −
See attached document for complaint.
- Reported
- Jul 2026
- Incident date
- Mar 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherDec 2023 · ODI 11560498Details +Close −
Sunroof exploded out of nowhere. The glass shattered everywhere.
- Reported
- Dec 2023
- Incident date
- Dec 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherJun 2023 · ODI 11527035 · crash · 2 injuriesDetails +Close −
Hours after a software update to the vehicle, a sudden unintended acceleration event occurred as I pulled into the alley of my office's driveway/garage. The brakes failed to work, and the vehicle rapidly accelerated in less than 2 seconds. In order to avoid endangering anyone, I steered the vehicle into City trash cans that were in front of a telephone pole. The vehicle was completely damaged, and both my passenger and I sustained severe injuries, including a vertebral compression fracture and torn neck ligaments. The vehicle is currently undergoing inspection by my insurance company. My safety was jeopardized entirely. If the vehicle had not collided with the telephone pole, it would have entered a street full of cars, thereby endangering pedestrians and other drivers. As of now, the issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by the dealer, and no attorney is willing to pursue the case due to the exorbitant costs associated with litigating against a major auto manufacturer. The police were present at the crash site, and the insurance company is currently examining the vehicle. There were no warnings displayed on the dashboard, nor was there any unusual behavior exhibited by the vehicle prior to the incident.
- Reported
- Jun 2023
- Incident date
- Jun 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash 2 injuries
TiresMay 2023 · ODI 11524136Details +Close −
Driving at 75 mph on highway, tire "exploded". Tire air pressure immediately dropped to zero, resulting in some lack of steering control. Warning message on dash appeared upon tire failure. Drove with caution lights to open gas station. A 4-inch slash was visible in the sidewall of the tire. Car was towed to dealership and tire was replaced at my expense.
- Reported
- May 2023
- Incident date
- Mar 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
TiresMay 2023 · ODI 11524141Details +Close −
Driving on highway at 75 mph, tire "exploded" resulting in immediate loss of air pressure and some lack of steering control. Road conditions were optimal with clear sunny weather and no road hazards. Dashboard warning light appeared upon tire failure. Drove with hazards to dealership who replaced the tire at my expense. (P225/45R18) Dealer made a video of their findings which revealed a 6- inch slash on the inside tire sidewall. See link: https://app.mykaarma.com/service-cart/mpi/swlK8MvUOM5g_VmsZFg8rdKlC-clUH-tDL_XPoMwBFA/check/Your_CAR_CHECK_ID/media/0/view/1
- Reported
- May 2023
- Incident date
- Apr 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
TiresMay 2023 · ODI 11524143Details +Close −
Approached my parked car and noticed a 2.5-inch gash in the sidewall of the tire. No warning light in dashboard. Tire pressure remained at recommended pressure. Previous driving was on 35 mph local roads with optimal driving conditions--clear weather and no road hazards. Drove vehicle to dealer to have tire replaced. Tire was covered under warranty but incurred labor expenses. (P225/45R18)
- Reported
- May 2023
- Incident date
- May 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainJan 2022 · ODI 11448008Details +Close −
car had 1,645 miles rear left axle broke. Car would not move. Had this occurred on a highway I easily could have been rear ended. Part must have been defective, Dealer replaced the part left rear CV joint but not the right, nor did the dealer confirm both rear axles were not from the same batch. The failure was catastrophic and sudden with no warnings.
- Reported
- Jan 2022
- Incident date
- Jan 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2022 BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2022 BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.
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2022 BMW 3 Series: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2022 BMW 3 Series?
Owners filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 BMW 3 Series. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2022 BMW 3 Series?
The most-reported problem areas are Tires (43% of complaints) and unknown or other (29%).
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 3 Series have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2022 BMW 3 Series as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2022 BMW 3 Series get?
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2022 BMW 3 Series aren't available yet.