NHTSA records · 2023–2026
BMW 3 Series Insurance in California
NHTSA rated two versions of the 2026 BMW 3 Series: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 3 Series list 6 recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 28
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
BMW 3 Series crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 4 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.2% |
| 2026 | 3 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 3 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 3 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 3 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 3 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 3 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 3 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.2% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
NHTSA's equipment listing for the 2026 3 Series — forward collision warning: no; lane departure warning: no.
3 Series recall campaigns, 2023–2026
6 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 4, 2024: 2, 2025: 1, 2026: 0.
- Electrical system ×3
- Back over prevention ×1
- Power train ×1
- Steering ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V056000 | January 30, 2026 | Electrical system › starter assembly | 2023, 2024 |
| 25V202000 | April 1, 2025 | Electrical system › starter assembly | 2025 |
| 23V821000 | December 6, 2023 | Power train › automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 2023 |
| 23V770000 | November 16, 2023 | Steering | 2024 |
| 23V118000 | February 23, 2023 | Electrical system › body control module › software | 2023 |
| 22V747000 | October 7, 2022 | Back over prevention › software | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own 3 Series. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: 330I 2025 · 330I 2024 · 3 Series 2023 · 330I 2023 · 330E 2023 · M340I 2023
3 Series owner complaints to NHTSA
28 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Electrical system7
- Engine4
- Exterior lighting4
- Service brakes4
- Vehicle speed control4
- Back over prevention3
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Tires2
NHTSA complaint records: 3 Series Sedan ICE 2026 · 3 Series Sedan 2025 · 3 Series Hybrid Sedan 2024 · 3 Series Sedan 2024 · 3 Series Hybrid Sedan 2023 · 3 Series Sedan 2023
Coverage on a 3 Series
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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