BMW X3

IIHS announced that three model-year 2023 and 2024 mid-size luxury SUVs offer good crash protection for front and backseat occupants in the agency’s updated moderate overlap front crash test, but several others scored acceptable, marginal and poor.

BMW is recalling certain vehicles over bolts that may loosen or break over time. The issue affects more than 155,600 vehicles.

Even among Top Safety Pick+ winners, the 2023 X3 stands out, earning the top grades (good or superior) in all required tests, including those in which a second-tier rating would have qualified it.

The 2022 X3 M Competition got a boost in torque from its 503-horsepower inline-six engine that results in quicker acceleration and response.

Gone for the 2023 X3 is the Driving Assistance Professional Package, though BMW says it’s “currently” unavailable, leaving open the possibility of its return via an over-the-air update.

The 2022 BMW X3 M Competition is a competent performance vehicle that has a hard time cutting loose.

The 5 Series sedan and X3 compact SUV secured the agency’s top award thanks to the 5 Series’ upgraded crash-test scores and the X3’s improved headlights.

Vehicle technologies can play a significant part in a shopper’s decision, but according to J.D. Power’s 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, they can also lead to buyer’s remorse.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2022 BMW X3 M.

BMW’s latest recall for a potential fire risk is both an expansion and a supersession of two previous notices that tallies more than 917,000 cars and SUVs.