2022 BMW 3 Series recalls

No safety recalls, 8 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2022 BMW 3 Series in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
8Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 BMW 3 Series owner complaints

8 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Tires3
Power Train2
Electrical System2
Unknown or Other2
Engine1

Recent complaints

July 24, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemEngine

Vehicle threw code 21A50A (Starter Pinion Timeout) and a Drivetrain Malfunction warning. Car still starts and drives. This is the exact mechanical failure described in Starter Recall 26V-438 / 26V-441, but my 2022 330e VIN is currently excluded.

July 2, 2026Electrical System

See attached document for complaint.

December 16, 2023Unknown or Other

Sunroof exploded out of nowhere. The glass shattered everywhere.

June 14, 2023Unknown or OtherCrash2 injuries

Hours after a software update to the vehicle, a sudden unintended acceleration event occurred as I pulled into the alley of my office's driveway/garage. The brakes failed to work, and the vehicle rapidly accelerated in less than 2 seconds. In order to avoid endangering anyone, I steered the vehicle into City trash cans that were in front of a telephone pole. The vehicle was completely damaged, and both my passenger and I sustained severe injuries, including a vertebral compression fracture and torn neck ligaments. The vehicle is currently undergoing inspection by my insurance company. My safety was jeopardized entirely. If the vehicle had not collided with the telephone pole, it would have e

May 27, 2023Tires

Driving at 75 mph on highway, tire "exploded". Tire air pressure immediately dropped to zero, resulting in some lack of steering control. Warning message on dash appeared upon tire failure. Drove with caution lights to open gas station. A 4-inch slash was visible in the sidewall of the tire. Car was towed to dealership and tire was replaced at my expense.

2022 BMW 3 Series crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2022 BMW 3 Series: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 9.2%.

2022 BMW 3 Series recall FAQ

Does the 2022 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2022 BMW 3 Series. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2022 BMW 3 Series problems?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is tires (3 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2022 BMW 3 Series safe?

The 2022 BMW 3 Series earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 BMW 3 Series?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.