
Photo may show a different model year; you're viewing the 2025.
Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 523NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Power to weight
- 0.137 hp/lb
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG City
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG Comb
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,350EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- CO₂
- 472 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Eco Score
- 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 4/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Doors
- 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Length
- 185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,825 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 95 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 2
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
- Heated steering wheelPackage only
- Leather seatsStandard
- Memory seatUnconfirmedPackage only
- Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedPackage only
- Ventilated seatsPackage only
Audio
- Harman Kardon audioUnconfirmedPackage only
- Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedPackage only
Cameras & visibility
- 360 surround-view cameraPackage only
- Backup cameraStandard
- Head-up displayPackage only
- Parking sensorsUnconfirmedPackage only
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlPackage only
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmedPackage only
- Lane-keeping assistPackage only
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Navigation systemStandard
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startUnconfirmedStandard
- Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
- Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmedPackage only
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmedPackage only
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- LANE DEPARTURE50%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER50%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2 total.
BMW M3: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
9 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Mar 25, 2026ENGINEInVeh-InApp-Comm
It was determined that due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a peeling of the sliding layer of the main bearing shells. The peeling may cause engine damage to your vehicle in some cases. The main bearing shells will need to be replaced.
Dec 17, 2025SERVICE BRAKESB340925
There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rarecase of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period of time.
Oct 7, 2025ENGINEB065425
Evaporator Pipe Return
Oct 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB840625
In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
Sep 17, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB512222
Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
Aug 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB652025
After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
Aug 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651925
Central Information Display (CID) in the vehicle is black or only displays “BMW”. The head unit (HU-H5) is not responding in ISTA. Additionally, the Receiver Audio Module (RAM), Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) and Telematic Module 4 (TCB4) may not be responding in ISTA.
Aug 20, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB410424
A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering. The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area.
- and 1 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.