2022 vs 2023 BMW X3

Both years

• Valve cover and oil filter housing leaks All years

  What to 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

  What to 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

  What to 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)

Both years

• 24V534000 2018–2023

  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

• 25V106000 2022–2024

  The rear door locking modules may let the doors be unlocked with one motion, so the car does not meet the federal door lock standard. Dealers replace the modules. NHTSA

• 26V056000 2021–2023

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

Both years

Engines

2.0L turbo four Edmunds, a published reference, 3.0L turbo inline-six, 382 hp (2020–2024) Edmunds

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

Both years

• Phytonic Blue Metallic 2019–2023 Edmunds
• Mineral White Metallic 2019–2023 Edmunds
• Black Sapphire Metallic 2019–2023 Edmunds
• Jet Black 2019–2023 Edmunds
• Alpine White 2019–2023 Edmunds
• Dark Graphite Metallic 2019–2023 Edmunds
• Carbon Black Metallic 2019–2023 Edmunds

Both years

• Cognac with contrast stitching Vernasca leather, 2019–2023 Edmunds
• Black SensaTec leatherette, 2019–2023 Edmunds
• Black Vernasca leather, 2023 Edmunds

Both years

• 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)