Model year 2026 · Compact Cars
2026 BMW 3 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 BMW 3 Series at 29–31 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
29–31
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 330I.
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.
2026 BMW 3 Series recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 BMW 3 Series, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 BMW 3 Series in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 BMW 3 Series fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 28/35/31 mpg | $2,650 | 286 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 26/34/29 mpg | $2,850 | 298 |
| M340i Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 8-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 27/33/29 mpg | $2,850 | 299 |
| M340i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 26/33/29 mpg | $2,850 | 304 |
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.
2026 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.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.2% | No |
| 2026 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.2% | 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.
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2026 BMW 3 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW 3 Series, most recently on Sep 9, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
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
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 110 | — |
| 2019 3 Series | 23–30 mpg | 9 | 41 | 5/5 |
| 2018 3 Series | 23–36 mpg | 7 | 73 | 5/5 |
| 2017 3 Series | 23–36 mpg | 4 | 80 | 5/5 |
| 2016 3 Series | 23–35 mpg | 6 | 106 | 5/5 |
| 2015 3 Series | 23–36 mpg | 8 | 214 | 5/5 |
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Other 2026 BMW models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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