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2022 BMW X3

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

5

4 current

Combined

10.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,594

16,249 km, Ontario prices

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 2026331 · manufacturer campaign 12 82 26RC

8 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: 2 Series 2023–2025 · 3 Series 2023–2024 · 4 Series 2023–2024 · 5 Series 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. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-040.

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.

26,247 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2024609 · manufacturer campaign 51 86 24RC

15 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: X3 2018–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during recall 51 84 24RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-410) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash.

Why it matters

A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.

557 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2024410 · manufacturer campaign 51 84 24RC

17 July 2024

Transport Canada lists: X3 2018–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash.

Why it matters

A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.

13,830 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 28% of 241 2022 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
241 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2022 BMW X3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2022 BMW X3. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2022 BMW X3 get?
NRCan rates the 2022 BMW X3 at 10.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 241 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2022 BMW X3 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,594 in fuel, producing roughly 3,866 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

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.