2021 BMW X3 G01

Overview

Engines

2.0L turbo four, 2.0L turbo four plug-in hybrid, 3.0L turbo inline-six, 382 hp

On record

4 warnings, 10 recalls

What changed for 2021

No change is recorded for 2021.

Compare 2021 with 2020

Colors

• Phytonic Blue Metallic2019–2023
• Mineral White Metallic2019–2023
• Black Sapphire Metallic2019–2023
• Jet Black2019–2023
• Alpine White2019–2023
• Dark Graphite Metallic2019–2023
• Carbon Black Metallic2019–2023

Interiors

• Cognac with contrast stitchingVernasca leather, 2019–2023
• BlackSensaTec leatherette, 2019–2023

Sources: Edmunds

Specs

Badges

• xDrive30i: 2.0L turbo four, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
• sDrive30i: 2.0L turbo four, Rear-wheel drive Edmunds
• M40i: 3.0L turbo inline-six, 355 hp, 3.0L turbo inline-six, 382 hp, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
• xDrive30e: 2.0L turbo four plug-in hybrid, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds

Engines

• 2.0L turbo four B48 engine page Edmunds, a published reference

  248 hp and 258 lb-ft

• 2.0L turbo four plug-in hybrid B48 engine page Edmunds, a published reference

  288 hp and 310 lb-ft together with the motor · 2020–2021

• 3.0L turbo inline-six, 382 hp B58 engine page Edmunds

  382 hp, with a 48-volt mild hybrid system from 2022 · 2020–2024

Transmissions

• Eight-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference

Drivetrains

• xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
• Rear-wheel drive (2019–2024) Edmunds, a published reference

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.

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Hybrid battery recalls and wear 2020–2021

  Check: Make sure the hybrid battery recalls were done, and have the battery's health checked.

  NHTSA lists recalls for debris and loose weld beads in the battery cells. Euro Premium Parts says electric range can drop after 60,000 to 80,000 miles. NHTSA, a seller's guide (unofficial)

Recalls

Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.

• 2021–2023 Recall 26V056000

  Wear inside the engine starter can make it overheat and catch fire. Dealers replace the starter. NHTSA

• 2020–2022 Recall 25V636000

  The engine starter's relay can corrode, overheat and short circuit. Owners are told to park outside and away from buildings until a dealer replaces the starter. 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

• 2020–2021 Recall 23V211000

  The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails. Dealers replace the seat frame and backrest. NHTSA

Owning

What owners and buyers say

• 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)

• Watch for

  A high-mileage xDrive30e without hybrid service records 2020–2021

  Less sought after One source so far

  Euro Premium Parts advises checking battery health on any used xDrive30e and avoiding high-mileage cars without documented hybrid system service. 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