Model year 2017 · Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Large Cars

2017 BMW 3 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 BMW 3 Series at 23–36 mpg combined across 17 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 80 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

23–36

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as 320I, 328D, 330E, 330E IPERFORMANCE, 330I, 340I.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 BMW 3 Series recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 BMW 3 Series, newest first.

Electrical system: Starter assembly: Relay

NHTSA 26V441000 Reported Jul 8, 2026 Park outside

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 29,119 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, diesel

NHTSA 21V907000 Reported Nov 19, 2021

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 50,404 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, diesel: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 21V586000 Reported Jul 29, 2021

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 11,216 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

NHTSA 18V755000 Reported Oct 25, 2018

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 44,368 (estimate)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 BMW 3 Series fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 BMW 3 Series EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
320i	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/35/28 mpg	—	$2,950	323
320i	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/35/27 mpg	—	$3,050	325
320i xDrive	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/34/27 mpg	—	$3,050	332
328d	2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Diesel	31/43/36 mpg	—	$2,650	285
328d xDrive	2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Diesel	30/40/34 mpg	—	$2,800	303
328d xDrive Sports Wagon	2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Diesel	30/40/34 mpg	—	$2,800	303
330e	2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium and Electricity / Electricity	28/34/30 mpg 71 MPGe on electricity	14 mi	$2,750	189
330i	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/34/27 mpg	—	$3,050	324
330i	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/32/25 mpg	—	$3,300	360
330i xDrive	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/26 mpg	—	$3,150	335
330i xDrive Gran Turismo	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/26 mpg	—	$3,150	335
330i xDrive Sports Wagon	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/26 mpg	—	$3,150	335
340i	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/32/25 mpg	—	$3,300	358
340i	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/29/23 mpg	—	$3,550	395
340i xDrive	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/31/25 mpg	—	$3,300	357
340i xDrive	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/29/23 mpg	—	$3,550	391
340i xDrive Gran Turismo	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/30/24 mpg	—	$3,400	374

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 BMW 3 Series crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 BMW 3 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	No
2017 BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	No
2017 BMW 3 Series GT 5 HB AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	No
2017 BMW 3 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 BMW 3 Series SW AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 BMW 3 Series owner complaints

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 3 Series, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 BMW 3 Series complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	33
Unknown or other	23
Electrical system	12
Fuel/propulsion system	7
Power train	5
Engine and engine cooling	4
Seat belts	4
Air bags	3
Service brakes	3
Exterior lighting	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW 3 Series model years

BMW 3 Series by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 3 Series	29–31 mpg	0	1	5/5
2025 3 Series	29–31 mpg	1	6	5/5
2024 3 Series	26–29 mpg	2	12	5/5
2023 3 Series	26–29 mpg	4	14	5/5
2022 3 Series	25–30 mpg	3	15	5/5
2021 3 Series	25–30 mpg	10	44	5/5
2020 3 Series	28–30 mpg	15	109	—
2019 3 Series	23–30 mpg	9	41	5/5
2018 3 Series	23–36 mpg	7	73	5/5
2016 3 Series	23–35 mpg	6	106	5/5
2015 3 Series	23–36 mpg	8	214	5/5

All BMW 3 Series years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 BMW models

2017 BMW 2 Series 2017 BMW 4 Series 2017 BMW 5 Series 2017 BMW 6 Series 2017 BMW 7 Series 2017 BMW i3 2017 BMW i8 2017 BMW M 2017 BMW X1 2017 BMW X3 2017 BMW X4 2017 BMW X5 2017 BMW X6

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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