2022 BMW X3 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
2
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2022 BMW X3 vehicles were involved in 12 fatal crashes with 9 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskPlease see the recall report for a complete list of all models · Jul 8, 2026
- Fire riskPlease see the recall report for a complete list of all models · Jan 30, 2026
- Fire riskEngine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short… · Sep 23, 2025
- Crash riskSecond-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow… · Feb 20, 2025
- Crash riskAttachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and… · Oct 15, 2024
- Crash riskAttachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and… · Jul 17, 2024
- Fire riskHigh-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine… · Jul 20, 2022
- Crash riskMechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly… · Feb 9, 2022