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.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints: power train
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.
Power train, Jan 19, 2022
car had 1,645 miles rear left axle broke. Car would not move. Had this occurred on a highway I easily could have been rear ended. Part must have been defective, Dealer replaced the part left rear CV joint but not the right, nor did the dealer confirm both rear axles were not from the same batch. The failure was catastrophic and sudden with no warnings.