2024 BMW X3 sDrive30iFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
352 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 BMW X3 SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
30
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems30 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 30 owner complaints for the 2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i. Top reported issues include electrical system, locks & latches and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
7
Locks & Latches
4
Steering
2
Speed Control
2
Power Train
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Brakes
2
Structure
2

2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i problems by category: Electrical System: 7 complaints, Locks & Latches: 4 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 01/16/2026ODI#11711502
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this supplemental update to formally document continued delay and lack of action by BMW following notification of serious vehicle safety concerns involving ris…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 12/10/2025ODI#11704127
I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2024 BMW X3 purchased from Countryside Mitsubishi in Countryside, Illinois, on November 7, 2025. Within hours of purchase, I discovered multiple defe…
Locks & LatchesFiled: 04/25/2025ODI#11656719
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V106000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The loc…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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