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2022 BMW 3 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 30, 202626V056000 | Electrical system: starter assemblyFire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V056000
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| Aug 16, 202323V584000 | Seat beltsAn audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V584000
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| Feb 9, 202222V070000 | Power train: automatic transmissionAn internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V070000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 330i, M340i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component15
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 20 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 20 |
| Tires | 3 | 20 |
| Engine | 2 | 13 |
| Steering | 2 | 13 |
| Wheels | 1 | 7 |
| Air bags | 1 | 7 |
| Suspension | 1 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 7 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 3 Series, 330E, M340I.
Latest reports
- Steering
“I was driving and going to pickup something from the store localy around like 8 pm, and suddenly my car's wheels stopped responding, and the sign's came up on the car of something like "impaired driving" , and the car…”
- Power train
“Vehicle threw code 21A50A (Starter Pinion Timeout) and a Drivetrain Malfunction warning. Car still starts and drives.”
- Electrical system
“See attached document for complaint.”
Other BMW 3 Series model years
- 20251 recall5 complaints
- 20242 recalls11 complaints
- 20234 recalls14 complaints
- 20223 recalls15 complaints
- 202110 recalls44 complaints
- 202015 recalls106 complaints
- 20199 recalls41 complaints
- 20187 recalls73 complaints
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Other BMW models
- 2022 X51 recall74 complaints
- 2022 5 Series3 recalls19 complaints
- 2022 X37 recalls83 complaints
- 2022 7 Series2 recalls4 complaints
- 2022 Z43 recalls1 complaint
- 2022 X61 recall5 complaints
- 2022 X72 recalls20 complaints
- 2022 4 Series5 recalls8 complaints
- 2022 X45 recalls4 complaints
- 2022 iX11 recalls30 complaints
- 2022 2 Series4 recalls12 complaints
- 2022 i48 recalls10 complaints
2022 BMW 3 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 3 Series have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 3 Series. The most recent, 26V056000 (reported January 30, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW 3 Series?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 BMW 3 Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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