BMW X3 2021
Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2021.

- Clase
- SUV pequeño (2WD)
- Carrocerías
- M40i 4dr SUV, Xdrive30e PHEV 4dr SUV, Xdrive30i 4dr SUV, M 4dr SUV
- Motores
- 2.0L 4 cil. turbo, 3.0L 6 cil. turbo
- Potencia
- 180–473 hp
- Transmisión
- 8-speed Automática
- Tracción
- Tracción trasera, Tracción total (AWD)
- Asientos
- 5
- Combustible
- Gasolina premium, Híbrido enchufable
- MPG (mejor)
- 27 combinadas · 25 ciudad / 29 carretera
- Largo
- 185.4 in
- Peso en vacío
- 4,151–4,630 lb
- Calificación NHTSA
- ★★★★★
- Retiros
- 10 campañas
Ventajas y desventajas
Lo bueno
- Buen desempeñoHasta 473 hp, frente a unos 362 hp de modelos similares 2021.
- Disponible en versión híbrida enchufableSe ofrece en versión híbrida enchufable además de gasolina.
- Tracción total / 4x4 disponible
- 5 estrellas en seguridad NHTSALa máxima calificación general en las pruebas de choque federales.
A tener en cuenta
- Requiere gasolina premiumTodas las versiones de gasolina usan premium, lo que encarece el uso diario.
- Muchas quejas de propietarios113 quejas ante la NHTSA frente a unas 20 de modelos similares; sobre todo por problemas de sistema eléctrico.
- Retiro con aviso de "estacionar afuera"Verifica que la reparación del retiro esté hecha antes de comprarlo o manejarlo.
Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 30 modelos similares 2021; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →
Resumen
El BMW X3 2021 es un SUV pequeño disponible con 2 motores (2.0L 4 cil. turbo y 3.0L 6 cil. turbo), incluida una versión híbrida, con tracción trasera y tracción total (AWD).
Mide unas 185 pulgadas de largo y 74 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 113 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 4,229 lb (M40i 4dr SUV).
La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 27 MPG combinadas (25 en ciudad / 29 en carretera), un 2 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (SUV pequeño, 2021: 26.4 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $3,050 al año en combustible.
En las pruebas de choque de la NHTSA obtuvo la máxima calificación general de 5 estrellas.
Tiene 10 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 113 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de sistema eléctrico.
Novedades del 2021
Sin cambios en motores, versiones, tracción, tamaño, consumo EPA ni calificación NHTSA respecto al X3 2020: un año sin cambios según los datos.
Comparado con 2020; no incluye cambios de versiones, equipamiento ni precio. Ver el X3 2020 →
Versiones, desempeño y equipamiento
Versiones
Seguridad y asistencias al conductor
Fabricado en: Greer, South Carolina
NHTSA vPIC, según el fabricante, para 5 configuraciones del X3 2021; puede no incluir todas las versiones. Cómo lo calculamos →
Dimensiones y peso
| Carrocería | Largo | Ancho | Alto | Distancia entre ejes | Vía del. / tras. | Peso en vacío | Peso del./tras. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M40i 4dr SUV | 185.4 in | 74.4 in | 66.1 in | 112.6 in | 63 / 63.8 in | 4,229 lb | 50/50 |
| Xdrive30e PHEV 4dr SUV | 185.4 in | 74.4 in | 66.1 in | 112.6 in | 63.8 / 64.6 in | 4,597 lb | 48/52 |
| Xdrive30i 4dr SUV | 185.4 in | 74.4 in | 66.1 in | 112.6 in | 63.8 / 64.6 in | 4,151 lb | 50/50 |
| M 4dr SUV | 185.4 in | 74.4 in | 66.1 in | 112.6 in | 63.8 / 64.6 in | 4,630 lb | 50/50 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.
¿Cabe en tu garaje? Compruébalo con tus medidas →Motores, consumo y costo de uso
| Versión | Motor | Transmisión | Tracción | Ciudad / Carr. / Comb. | vs. su clase | Combustible / año | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 sDrive30i | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Automática (S8) | Tracción trasera | 25 / 29 / 27 | +2% | $3,050 | 332 |
| X3 xDrive30i | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Automática (S8) | Tracción total (AWD) | 23 / 29 / 25 | +5% | $3,300 | 351 |
| X3 xDrive30e Híbrido enchufable | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Automática (S8) | Tracción total (AWD) | 21 / 27 / 24 | 0% | $3,400 | 204 |
| X3 M40i | 3.0L 6 cil. turbo | Automática (S8) | Tracción total (AWD) | 21 / 27 / 23 | -4% | $3,550 | 379 |
| X3 M | 3.0L 6 cil. turbo | Automática (S8) | Tracción total (AWD) | 14 / 19 / 16 | -33% | $5,150 | 546 |
| X3 M Competition | 3.0L 6 cil. turbo | Automática (S8) | Tracción total (AWD) | 14 / 19 / 16 | -33% | $5,150 | 546 |
Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2021 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →
Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología
| Versión | General | Frontal | Conductor / pasajero | Lateral | Poste lateral | Volcadura | Riesgo de volcadura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW X3 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 17.1% |
| 2021 BMW X3 SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 17.2% |


SUV pequeño similares 2021
| Modelo | Mejor MPG / autonomía | General NHTSA | Retiros |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 2021 (este auto) | 27 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2021 | 18 MPG | Sin calificar | 0 |
| Tesla Model Y 2021 | 326 mi | Sin calificar | 23 |
| Porsche Cayenne 2021 | 21 MPG | Sin calificar | 7 |
| BMW X5 2021 | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 12 |
| Land Rover Defender 2021 | 19 MPG | Sin calificar | 9 |
| Lexus RX 2021 | 30 MPG | Sin calificar | 2 |
Retiros (10)
Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).
Sistema eléctrico › Starter Assembly · 30 ene 2026
Campaña NHTSA 26V056000 · 87,394 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Solución
- 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.
Sistema eléctrico › Starter Assembly › Relay · 23 sept 2025 Estacionar afuera
Campaña NHTSA 25V636000 · 199,674 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
- Riesgo
- A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- Solución
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Estructura · 15 oct 2024
Campaña NHTSA 24V764000 · 8,725 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Riesgo
- Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Solución
- Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
Estructura · 17 jul 2024
Campaña NHTSA 24V534000 · 282,387 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Riesgo
- Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Solución
- Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Asientos · 29 mar 2023
Campaña NHTSA 23V211000 · 51 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
- Riesgo
- An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Solución
- Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Combustible (gasolina) › Storage › Tank Assembly · 24 mar 2021
Campaña NHTSA 21V199000 · 17 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
- Riesgo
- Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Solución
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Prevención de impacto en reversa › Software · 19 feb 2021
Campaña NHTSA 21V096000 · 13,858 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Riesgo
- If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Solución
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Sistema eléctrico › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · 30 sept 2020
Campaña NHTSA 20V601000 · 4,509 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
- Riesgo
- The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
- Solución
- BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Prevención de impacto en reversa › Sensing System › Camera · 30 sept 2020
Campaña NHTSA 20V598000 · 312 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Riesgo
- If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Solución
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Sistema eléctrico › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · 18 ago 2020
Campaña NHTSA 20V490000 · 713 vehículos
- Problema
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
- Riesgo
- A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
- Solución
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
No todos los X3 2021 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.
Problemas reportados por propietarios
Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.
Lista para comprar un BMW X3 2021 usado
- Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 10 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
- Retiro crítico de seguridad. Al menos un retiro tiene aviso de "no conducir" o "estacionar afuera". No lo compres hasta que el VIN muestre que se reparó.
- Sistema eléctrico — 34 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las ventanas, seguros, luces, pantallas y puertos USB; revisa la antigüedad de la batería.
- Motor — 23 reportes de propietarios. Arranca el motor en frío, escucha si golpetea y fíjate en luces de advertencia o titubeos al acelerar.
- Control de velocidad — 8 reportes de propietarios. Pregunta al vendedor y al mecánico específicamente por este sistema.
- Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 29,000 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
- Sistema híbrido. Busca luces de advertencia del sistema híbrido y pregunta si la batería de alto voltaje se reemplazó o sigue en garantía.
- Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.
Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el BMW X3 2021. No sustituye una inspección profesional.
Otros años del X3
Comparar todos los años →| Año | MPG (mejor) | Largo | General | Retiros | Quejas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 2026 | 29 | 187.4 in | Sin calificar | 2 | 22 |
| X3 2025 | 29 | 187.4 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 38 |
| X3 2024 | 25 | 185.4 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 42 |
| X3 2023 | 25 | 185.4 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 15 |
| X3 2022 | 25 | 185.4 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 84 |
| X3 2020 | 27 | 185.4 in | ★★★★★ | 16 | 110 |
| X3 2019 | 26 | 185.4 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 171 |
| X3 2018 | 25 | 185.4 in | Sin calificar | 11 | 76 |
| X3 2017 | 24 | 183.1 in | Sin calificar | 6 | 92 |
| X3 2016 | 30 | 183.1 in | Sin calificar | 5 | 82 |
| X3 2015 | 30 | 183.1 in | Sin calificar | 7 | 104 |
| X3 2014 | 24 | 183.1 in | Sin calificar | 6 | 83 |
Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni BMW. Cómo lo calculamos →