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G20 BMW 3 Series

Buyer's checklist: G20 BMW 3 Series 2019–2026

This checklist comes from a draft dossier that has not been approved yet, so read it with care.

What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.

Free while the site is being tested. Every line comes from the dossier and keeps its source, and the dossier itself stays free.

Inspection sheet Mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.

Look for 11

Known problems, and how to check for each.

Recalls to ask about 24

Recalls filed for these model years. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.

What buyers avoid 1

What owners and the press say to steer clear of.

The boxes are for you: nothing you tick is sent or kept.

Sources

  1. Euro Premium Parts G20 guide
  2. Car and Driver M340i long-term test
  3. G20 Bimmerpost forum (four-cylinder reliability)
  4. G20 Bimmerpost forum (rattles)
  5. NHTSA recalls (2018 330e)
  6. NHTSA recalls (2019 330i)
  7. NHTSA recalls (2020 M340i)
  8. NHTSA recalls (2020 330i)
  9. NHTSA recalls (2021 330e)
  10. NHTSA recalls (2021 330i)
  11. NHTSA recalls (2022 330i)
  12. NHTSA recalls (2023 330e)
  13. NHTSA recalls (2023 330i)