Overview
- Engines
- 2.0L turbo four, 3.0L turbo inline-six, 355 hp
- On record
- 3 warnings, 11 recalls
What changed for 2018
- The redesigned X3 arrives as the xDrive30i and M40i. Edmunds
Colors
No paint color is recorded yet.
Specs
Badges
- xDrive30i: 2.0L turbo four, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
- M40i: 3.0L turbo inline-six, 355 hp, 3.0L turbo inline-six, 382 hp, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
Engines
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2.0L turbo four B48 engine page Edmunds, a published reference
248 hp and 258 lb-ft
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3.0L turbo inline-six, 355 hp B58 engine page Edmunds
355 hp and 369 lb-ft · 2018–2019
Transmissions
- Eight-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference
Drivetrains
- xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
Trims
- Sports Activity Vehicle A published reference
Packages
- Convenience Package Edmunds
- M Sport Package Edmunds
- Dynamic Handling Package Edmunds
- Driving Assistance Package Edmunds
- Driving Assistance Plus Edmunds
- Parking Assistance Package Edmunds
- Premium Package Edmunds
- Executive Package Edmunds
- Luxury Package Edmunds
- Shadowline Package Edmunds
Figures for the whole G01
- Built: At Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Rosslyn, South Africa, from August 2017 to August 2024 A published reference, a seller's guide (unofficial)
- Platform: BMW's CLAR platform A published reference, a seller's guide (unofficial)
- Plug-in hybrid: The xDrive30e shares its powertrain with the 330e xDrive, with a 12 kWh battery A published reference
- Safety: Five stars from NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS, by Wikipedia's account A published reference
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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Valve cover and oil filter housing leaks All years
Check: Look for oil along the top of the engine and around the oil filter housing.
Euro Premium Parts calls valve cover leaks the most common issue on both engines, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, and says a leaking B58 filter housing can drip onto the exhaust. CarGurus also names oil leaks. CarGurus, a seller's guide (unofficial)
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Cracked coolant expansion tank All years
Check: Look for hairline cracks in the plastic coolant reservoir.
Euro Premium Parts says it commonly leaks on four-cylinder cars between 70,000 and 100,000 miles. CarGurus names cooling system issues. CarGurus, a seller's guide (unofficial)
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Cracked charge pipe All years
One source so far
Check: Feel for a sudden loss of power and listen for a whoosh under boost.
Euro Premium Parts says the M40i's plastic charge pipe can crack between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. A seller's guide (unofficial)
Going to see one? Take the checklist with you.
Open the checklistRecalls
Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.
2018–2022 Recall 24V764000
The mounting for the rear cargo rail can be damaged in a rear crash, letting the rail come loose. Dealers replace the mounting bolts. NHTSA
2018–2023 Recall 24V534000
The mounting for the interior cargo rail can be damaged in a rear crash, letting the rail come loose. Dealers replace the mounting bolts. NHTSA
2018–2019 Recall 21V521000
The front passenger seat's occupant classification system may have been assembled badly and read the seat as empty, switching off the airbag. Dealers replace the seat foam with the system. NHTSA
2018–2020 Recall 20V152000
The instrument panel casing may not have been fastened properly to the passenger airbag. Dealers replace the casing. NHTSA
2018–2020 Recall 19V684000
The reversing camera's settings can be changed so its picture is no longer visible, and the car keeps that setting. Dealers update the camera software. NHTSA
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2018–2019 Recall 19V563000
The front seatback frames may have been welded badly, so a seatback could fold forward or back unexpectedly. Dealers replace the front seats. NHTSA
2018–2019 Recall 18V453000
The rear brake caliper pistons may not be coated enough, which could reduce rear braking. Dealers bleed the rear brake circuit. NHTSA
2018 Recall 18V431000
The outer rear turn signals light red while the inner ones light amber, so the car does not meet the federal lighting standard. Dealers inspect and replace the lamps as needed. NHTSA
2018–2019 Recall 18V374000
The steering wheel may not detect when the driver's hands are off it. Dealers inspect the wheel and replace it if needed. NHTSA
2018 Recall 18V154000
The rear spoiler may not have been attached properly or may be missing screws, and could come off while driving. Dealers inspect it and fix its attachment. NHTSA
2018 Recall 17V719000
An error in the instrument panel software can stop the display lighting properly. Dealers update the software. NHTSA
Owning
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
The M40i All years
One source so far
Euro Premium Parts calls the M40i's B58 six the best balance of performance, refinement and long-term reliability, and names the 2022 facelift and a well-kept 2019 or 2020 M40i as the safest choices. A seller's guide (unofficial)
Maintenance
Engine oil and filter All years
Replace every 7,500 miles, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says most technicians advise every 7,500 to 10,000 miles rather than waiting for the car's reminder A seller's guide (unofficial)
Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records.
Differential and transfer case fluid All years
Replace every 40,000 miles, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says every 40,000 to 50,000 miles, especially on the M40i A seller's guide (unofficial)
Coolant All years
Replace every 60,000 miles or 4 years, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
Spark plugs All years
Replace every 40,000 miles, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says every 40,000 to 60,000 miles on the four-cylinder A seller's guide (unofficial)
Spark plugs All years
Replace every 60,000 miles, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
Brake fluid All years
Replace every 2 years, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
Warranty when new
| Basic | 50,000 miles or 4 years Edmunds |
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| Drivetrain | 50,000 miles or 4 years Edmunds |
| Rust | 12 years EdmundsAny miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years EdmundsAny miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 36,000 miles or 3 years Edmunds |
Before you pay: every warning, recall and check on one sheet.
Open the checklist