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2022 BMW 3 Series

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

1 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2026040 · manufacturer campaign 12 80 26RC

30 January 2026

Transport Canada lists: 2 Series 2023 · 3 Series 2021–2024 · 4 Series 2021–2023 · 5 Series 2021–2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat.

Why it matters

A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.

6,958 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2022 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2022 BMW 3 Series. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.