Used buying guide
See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.
We checked 5 model years, 2018–2022, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.
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12 reported problems to check
19 reported problems to check
25 reported problems to check
22 reported problems to check
21 reported problems to check
These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.
9 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
7 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
the NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
42 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.
We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.
Some years are missing these sources: Production exposure denominator.
Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.
Open any model year to see its public records.
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