2020 BMW X3 vs 2021 BMW X3
Two adjacent model years of the BMW X3, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2021 X3 has fewer recorded recall campaigns (11 vs 16), and 2021 X3 has fewer recorded owner complaints (102 vs 107). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2020 BMW X3 | 2021 BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 11 |
| Owner complaints | 107 | 102 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.