2016 BMW
X3 sDrive 28i
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Photo of a related trim of this model (2017); you're viewing the 2016.
Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 375 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 18 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 6 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 183 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,231 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 80
- Reported injuries
- 2
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16%
- ENGINE10%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
- SERVICE BRAKES9%
- POWER TRAIN7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 116 total.
Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA23001Openopened Mar 17, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
High pressure fuel pump failure
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
162 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Aug 8, 2025ENGINEB010125
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Apr 4, 2024STRUCTUREB410722
While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
Jan 23, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB010520
The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated air mass too high 27F000 Charge air hose monitoring in idle: Charge air hose fallen down 290900 Air system, air to EGR air mass flow plausibility: Measured air mass compared to calculated air mass too high 290A00 Air system, air to EGR air mass flow plausibility: measured air mass compared to
Jan 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Jan 9, 2024SUSPENSIONB310124
With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and the wheels are once again under load. The noise might also be heard for a short time while driving.
Dec 15, 2023SEATSB521823
A noise can be heard from underneath the seat while the seat is being moved either forwards or backwards. This can occur to the driverâÂÂs and/or the passengerâÂÂs front seat.
Nov 16, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB010919
DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
- and 154 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.