{"id":"2026_bmw_x3","make":"BMW","make_slug":"bmw","model":"X3","model_slug":"x3","year":2026,"url":"/bmw/x3/2026/","pts":["hev"],"configs":[{"id":49476,"model":"X3 xDrive30","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":27,"hwy":33,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"44V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":299,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2650,"save_spend":-2000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"BMX","modified":"Tue Oct 28 00:00:00 EDT 2025"},{"id":49477,"model":"X3 M50","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":25,"hwy":30,"comb":27,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"44V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":320,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"BMX","modified":"Tue Oct 28 00:00:00 EDT 2025"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V524000","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2026-08-12","owner_notified":"","units":13,"summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.","consequence":"An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026.  Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V857000","component":"STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2025-12-11","owner_notified":"2026-02-06","units":36922,"summary":"BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.","consequence":"Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.","remedy":"The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":84,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":16,"crash":3,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",4],["Forward Collision Avoidance",4],["Steering",4],["Visibility/Wiper",4],["Service Brakes",3],["Back Over Prevention",3]],"by_year":{"2025":4,"2026":12},"excerpts":[["2026-08-28","Back Over Prevention","In two separate instances, I used the parking assist to back into a parking spot. Both times, the car moved forward but came so close to the car in front that I applied the brake. I felt that there would have been contact if I hadn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t. No reported damages in either instance. I stopped using the feature and will report\u2026"],["2026-08-24","Forward Collision Avoidance","I am reporting a potential safety issue involving my **2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive**. I was parked on the right side of a parking lot. I moved the vehicle partially out of the parking space and slightly to the left to allow someone to enter the vehicle. I came to a stop and removed my foot from the brake while the vehicle wa\u2026"],["2026-06-30","Engine","The contact owns a 2026 BMW X3. The contact stated that while vehicle was stopped at an intersection with the engine running, the message \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Auto Start Feature Off\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd was displayed, and the starter was cycling unexpectedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted but was unable to determine the\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":5,"fcw":"","ldw":"","aeb":"","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":89,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":29,"ncap":4,"complaints":16},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}