What is the fuel economy of a 2026 BMW X3 M50?

EPA figures for the 2026 BMW X3 M50 reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2026 BMW X3 M50?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 BMW X3 M50. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2026 BMW X3 M50?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 BMW X3 M50, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

BMW · 2026

2026 BMW X3 M50

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Premium	25	30	27	320

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 25V857000

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

Campaign 26V524000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

28 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Unknown Or Other 4 Forward Collision Avoidance 4 Steering 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.