2026 BMW 3 Series
The 2026 BMW 3 Series is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 330i Sedan, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A). NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i Sedan | Hybrid | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,500 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan | Hybrid | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,650 |
| M340i Sedan | Hybrid | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,650 |
| M340i xDrive Sedan | Hybrid | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,650 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49233, 49234, 49235, 49236.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 BMW 3 Series. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseNo owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9% |
| 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9% |
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Compare the 2026 3 Series with
Other 3 Series model years
2025 BMW 3 Series
1 recalls · 4 complaints
D2024 BMW 3 Series
3 recalls · 8 complaints
F2023 BMW 3 Series
5 recalls · 10 complaints
D2022 BMW 3 Series
3 recalls · 14 complaints
F2021 BMW 3 Series
9 recalls · 33 complaints
F2020 BMW 3 Series
11 recalls · 52 complaints
F2019 BMW 3 Series
9 recalls · 41 complaints
F2018 BMW 3 Series
7 recalls · 72 complaints
F2017 BMW 3 Series
4 recalls · 77 complaints
F2016 BMW 3 Series
6 recalls · 100 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.