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.

Complaints by model year
  1. 8

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

  1. Tires3
  2. Electrical system2
  3. Power train2
  4. Other or unspecified2
  5. Engine1

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: electrical system

2 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. 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.

  2. Electrical system, Jul 2, 2026

    See attached document for complaint.