Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 X3.
The 2024 BMW X3 continues the compact luxury SUV lineup featuring an eight-speed automatic transmission (S8) and EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined; this generation benefits from over two decades of iterative refinement, with complaint records spanning 2004 through 2026 showing a dramatic improvement trajectory from a peak of 373 complaints in 2007 down to just 10 in 2023, placing the 2024 model year in a mature and comparatively reliable phase of the X3's production history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11429886567. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11429886567 alt 11428583896 |
| Engine air filter | 13729502014 alt 13718577171 |
| Spark plug | 12122455258 alt 12125A4EF60 |
| Battery | 61216806755 alt 61217604808 |
| Front wiper blades | 61617469820 |
| Thermostat | 11539468021 alt 11539494425 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119382886 alt 64115A2AD31 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 185.4 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4228 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 15 / 20 / 17 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the X3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | M Competition 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.20 sec | 11.50 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | M40i (M Sport Shadowline) 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 4.10 sec | 12.80 sec | 382 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | M40i (M Sport Shadowline) 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 4.20 sec | 12.80 sec | 382 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | xDrive30i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 248 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | xDrive30e PHEV (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 12-kWh | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 288 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | M Competition 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.30 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | M Competition 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.00 sec | 12.30 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | M Competition 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.00 sec | 12.30 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 1,200 mi.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2024 X3 sits in a transitional period for the current generation, with its 34 complaints and 2 recalls representing a modest increase from 2023's 10 complaints and 4 recalls but a sharp improvement over the 2019–2020 peak of 164 complaints and 16 recalls. TSB volume at 64 follows a similar arc, down from the 2018 high of 388 but above the 2023 low of 53, while 2025 shows a recall spike to 8 with 114 TSBs, suggesting the 2024 model may have avoided a subsequent service campaign wave. The top complaint categories — Electrical System (6), Latches/Locks/Linkages (4), and Back Over Prevention (3) — are reported without root-cause detail in the federal data. Crash complaints total 4 with no fire incidents recorded. Across the generation, the trend shows declining complaint and recall frequency after 2020, with 2024 landing near the lower end of that curve. This is a good year to buy if you prioritize a model with below-average recall exposure and complaint volume relative to its generation's history.
All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly… Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a… Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact…
Showing 5 of 64 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B010324 | 2026-05-06 | Engine | The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or… |
| B641224 | 2026-05-04 | Structure | 1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can… |
| B120326 | 2026-03-11 | Electrical System | BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain… |
| B062026 | 2026-02-23 | Electrical System | KLE Control Unit Return |
| B310126 | 2026-02-04 | Suspension | When driving over an uneven road surface, a “thumping” noise can be heard from the front… |
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EPA figures are 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.