2017 BMW 3 Series

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 73 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 21 3 Series model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 73

Of the 2017 reports, 2 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.

Primary concernEngine31 reports · 42% of complaints
Owner complaints73Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine31
  2. Other or unspecified22
  3. Electrical system10
  4. Fuel/propulsion system7
  5. Power train5
  6. Engine and engine cooling4
  7. Air bags3
  8. Seat belts3

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: seat belts

3 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Air bags, Seat belts, Seats, May 6, 2024

    Passenger restraint system malfunction just came out of the blue. In the morning it was fine, in the afternoon when I went out to my car it threw this error. Other cars in the 5 and X series with the sport seats I have were also recalled for this same issue, but there is no recall for my car. Please help!

  2. Seat belts, Apr 10, 2022

    After day to day use the seat belt stopped functioning. The mechanism to lock the seat belt is stuck and will not unlock to latch the seat belt properly. Ultimately the driver and passengers are unable to latch the seat belts at anytime.

  3. Seat belts, Mar 28, 2019

    THE 2 REAR SEAT BELTS (NOT THE MIDDLE ONE) BECAME DETACHED AT THE CONNECTION POINT AT THE TOP OF THE SEAT. THE BELTS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN TORN OR SEVERED AS IF THEY WERE CUT AT THE POINT WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED.