2012 BMW X3

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

The 2012 BMW X3 is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

3.0L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)

Combined Economy

21 MPG US (11.2 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement	3.0 L
Cylinders	6
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Highway	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

17V495000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported August 8, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V333000: CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported May 23, 2016. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2012 BMW X3 have?

Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 BMW X3?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2012 BMW X3 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2012 BMW X3?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.