2022 BMW 3 Series Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 BMW 3 Series, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
15
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 3 Series and 15 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is power train, with 3 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- TIRES3
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
- STEERING2
- ENGINE2
- SERVICE BRAKES1
- SUSPENSION1
2022 3 Series Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · 26V056000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | SEAT BELTS · 23V584000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 22V070000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2022 3 Series Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B010324 | May 6, 2026 | ENGINE | The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-ser… | 11032731 |
| B010325 | Mar 6, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from… | 11030060 |
| B410725 | Aug 20, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking†sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side. | 11022101 |
| B010825 | May 14, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the… | 11018730 |
| B513019 | Apr 29, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are re… | 11017506 |
| B010325 | Apr 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from… | 11017103 |
| B010725 | Apr 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from… | 11017102 |
| B120721 | Mar 4, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starte… | 10252038 |
| B640422 | Feb 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when… | 10250374 |
| B510819 | Jan 16, 2024 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. | 10249437 |
| B611305 | Jan 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery.… | 10249027 |
| B360121 | Jan 8, 2024 | STEERING | At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misal… | 10249018 |
| B610524 | Jan 5, 2024 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 – âÃ… | 10249032 |
| B160123 | Jan 5, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fa… | 10249015 |
| B521723 | Jan 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS | Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power sup… | 10249023 |
| B120721 | Nov 9, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starte… | 10245367 |
| B513019 | Sep 12, 2023 | STRUCTURE | A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are re… | 10242879 |
| B652823 | Sep 11, 2023 | EQUIPMENT | Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devic… | 10242874 |
| B240323 | Aug 1, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN | ?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start." | 10242688 |
| B652223 | Jul 1, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Given the voice input "Activate ECO PRO mode" via BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant produces the response "I've activated ECO PRO mode", but ECO PRO mode is not actually activa… | 10241372 |
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