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BMW 3 Series by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the BMW 3 Series (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 29–31 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 40 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare BMW 3 Series years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 3 Series | 4 | 29–31 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2025 3 Series | 4 | 29–31 mpg | 1 | 6 | 5/5 |
| 2024 3 Series | 6 | 26–29 mpg | 2 | 12 | 5/5 |
| 2023 3 Series | 6 | 26–29 mpg | 4 | 14 | 5/5 |
| 2022 3 Series | 6 | 25–30 mpg | 3 | 15 | 5/5 |
| 2021 3 Series | 4 | 25–30 mpg | 10 | 44 | 5/5 |
| 2020 3 Series | 2 | 28–30 mpg | 15 | 109 | — |
| 2019 3 Series | 5 | 23–30 mpg | 9 | 41 | 5/5 |
| 2018 3 Series | 17 | 23–36 mpg | 7 | 73 | 5/5 |
| 2017 3 Series | 17 | 23–36 mpg | 4 | 80 | 5/5 |
| 2016 3 Series | 17 | 23–35 mpg | 6 | 106 | 5/5 |
| 2015 3 Series | 17 | 23–36 mpg | 8 | 214 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest BMW 3 Series recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any BMW 3 Series year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V441000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly: Relay, reported Jul 8, 2026; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
- 26V056000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly, reported Jan 30, 2026; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 25V700000 — Fuel system, diesel, reported Oct 15, 2025; model years 2018
- 25V644000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly, reported Sep 25, 2025; model years 2020
- 25V636000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly: Relay, reported Sep 23, 2025; model years 2019, 2020, 2021
- 25V202000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly, reported Apr 1, 2025; model years 2025
- 24V608000 — Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Pump, reported Aug 13, 2024; model years 2015, 2016
- 24V576000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm): Software, reported Aug 1, 2024; model years 2020
- 24V527000 — Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module, reported Jul 11, 2024; model years 2015
- 24V288000 — Air bags: Side/window, reported Apr 24, 2024; model years 2015
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other BMW models
Current and recent BMW models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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