Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the backup camera. The 7 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2024Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.
0/7 checked
2024 BMW 3 Series: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/3
Engine off, key in hand0/2
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/2
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Nearby years usually share most parts, so their problems are worth checking on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2024 checks
Worth adding to your 2024 checks
EPA figures for each version of the 2024 BMW 3 Series. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cylGas | AWD, RWD | 27–29 mpg |
| 3.0L 6-cylGas | AWD, RWD | 18–19 mpg |
| 3.0L 6-cylHybrid | AWD, RWD | 26 mpg |
| 2.0L 4-cylPlug-in hybrid | AWD, RWD | 300–310 mi range |
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 BMW 3 Series, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Parking and backing alerts stay silent when drivers expect them to sound. Reports describe no audible warning in reverse for vehicles, objects, or pedestrians behind or beside the car, and no front proximity alerts when nosing toward trees or parked cars. Rear cross traffic alert reportedly reacts only to vehicles moving faster than 7 mph and warns about 2 seconds before impact, too late to avoid a collision. It does not flag pedestrians or small children. A dealer said the system works as intended, so a repair may not be offered.
Excerpts from complaints 3 Series owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Since the purchase of my vehicle, 07/01/2024: When in reverse vehicle does not issue audible warning alerts for other vehicles, objects or pedestrians crossing or approaching behind or from the side. Additionally, no audible warning alerts in the front as the vehicle approaches objects such as trees, vehicles parked in space opposite or persons darting in front of the car.
Filed with NHTSA, July 2024
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2024 ranks sixth for owner complaints among 8 3 Series years, well under the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Risk: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Cars shoppers compare with the BMW 3 Series, with their own 2024 checklists.
2024 owner complaints, side by side
