2022 BMW 3 Series
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Tires is the leading concern among 8 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 21 3 Series model years with reports.
Of the 2022 reports, 1 involved a crash. 2 people were injured.
Primary concernTires3 reports · 38% of complaints
Owner complaints8Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 24, 2026
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.
Electrical system, Jul 2, 2026
See attached document for complaint.