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2022 BMW 3 Series recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 3 Series, filed between February 9, 2022 and January 31, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system: starter assembly | January 31, 2026 | Fire risk |
| Seat belts | August 16, 2023 | Crash risk |
| Power train: automatic transmission | February 9, 2022 | Crash risk |
Electrical system: starter assemblyFire risk
Trims named in this campaign: 330i
What is wrong. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What could happen. Fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Seat beltsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: 330i, M340i
What is wrong. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt.
What could happen. An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix. Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Power train: automatic transmissionCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: 330i
What is wrong. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
What could happen. An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix. Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2022 BMW 3 Series may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized BMW dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, BMW may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or BMW customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the 3 Series
- 2025 (1)
- 2024 (2)
- 2023 (4)
- 2021 (10)
- 2020 (14)
- 2019 (8)
- 2018 (6)
- 2017 (5)
- 2016 (8)
- 2015 (10)
- 2014 (12)
- 2013 (9)
- 2012 (11)
- 2011 (13)
- 2010 (11)
- All years
More: all BMW recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.
2022 BMW 3 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 3 Series have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 3 Series. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2022 BMW 3 Series free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized BMW dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2022 BMW 3 Series was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.