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BMW X3 by Model-Year

23 model-years of the BMW X3, 2004 through 2026. Each row carries that model-year’s own EPA combined MPG(e), estimated annual fuel cost, NHTSA complaints filed and recall campaigns issued, so you can see which year is worth reading about before you open it.

Every Model-Year Compared

Fuel economy, fuel cost, complaints and recall campaigns by model-year23 model-years, newest first. Scroll sideways to see every column.
Model Year	Combined MPG(e)	Annual Fuel Cost ($)	Complaints	Recall Campaigns
2026 BMW X3	27–29	2,650–2,850	22	2
2025 BMW X3	27–29	2,650–2,850	38	9
2024 BMW X3	17–25	3,100–4,550	42	3
2023 BMW X3	17–25	3,100–4,550	17	4
2022 BMW X3	17–25	3,100–4,550	86	7
2021 BMW X3	16–27	2,850–4,850	116	10
2020 BMW X3	16–27	2,850–4,850	110	16
2019 BMW X3	23–26	3,000–3,350	171	10
2018 BMW X3	23–25	3,100–3,350	76	11
2017 BMW X3	21–24	3,200–3,700	92	6
2016 BMW X3	21–30	3,150–3,700	82	5
2015 BMW X3	21–30	3,150–3,700	105	7
2014 BMW X3	21–24	3,200–3,700	86	6
2013 BMW X3	21–24	3,200–3,700	226	7
2012 BMW X3	21	3,700	48	2
2011 BMW X3	21	3,700	126	5
2010 BMW X3	19–20	3,850–4,050	55	7
2009 BMW X3	19–20	3,850–4,050	35	5
2008 BMW X3	19–20	3,850–4,050	122	5
2007 BMW X3	19–20	3,850–4,050	259	5
2006 BMW X3	17–18	4,300–4,550	143	2
2005 BMW X3	17–18	4,300–4,550	103	2
2004 BMW X3	17–18	4,300–4,550	138	1