2021 Model Year

BMW 3 Series

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
24
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
5

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do t...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do t...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Feb 2026

1. The engine starter motor (specifically the pinion starter) has failed, and the auxiliary battery is also showing reduced capacity (only a portio...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

While driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, my vehicle’s sunroof suddenly and violently shattered without any warning. There was no impact from...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

The contact's son owns a 2021 BMW 330I. The contact's son received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The local de...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fire
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2021 BMW 330I. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and coming to a stop at a red traffic light, the contact started smelling sm...

Suspension
Nov 2025

I bought my car in 2023 with 12,000 miles. I currently have 43,000 on it. I don’t drive it hard and have always had the maintenance done. I had my rea...

SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Nov 2025

The front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may be separating, which is causing my vehicle to continually fall out of align...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2021 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the engine was shaking abnormally. The...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

I just became aware from Consumer Reports about an upcoming recall on BMWs because of a potential fire hazard with the engine starter relays. I own a...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2021 BMW 3 Series has 24 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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