BMW · model year 2020
2020 BMW X3
Specifications and certified data for the 2020 model year. All BMW X3 model years →
2020 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 275 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 250 | 140 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 240 | 165 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2020 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 345 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 332 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium and Electricity | 24 | 204 | 18 | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 546 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 546 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 379 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW X3 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 BMW X3 SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V636000 2025-09-23 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026.…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2020
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.