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BMW X3 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity by Year

SUV 2004–202623 model years

13.2–17.7gal · 50–67 L

Across 23 model years (2004–2026), the BMW X3 has used tanks from 13.2–17.7 gallons. The 2026 model holds 17.2 gallons.

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How the tank changed over the years

BMW X3 fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

BMW X3 tank size by generation

Model years with the same tank sizes, grouped. A change usually marks a new generation or a redesign.

Model yearsTankLiters
2022–202617.2 gallons65 L
202113.2–17.2 gallons50–65 L
202013.2–17.7 gallons50–67 L
201917.2–17.7 gallons65–67 L
201817.2 gallons65 L
2004–201717.7 gallons67 L

BMW X3 tank size by year

YearTankLitersBest highway rangeTrims
2026 BMW X3 17.2 gallons 65 L 568 mi 2
2025 BMW X3 17.2 gallons 65 L 568 mi 2
2024 BMW X3 17.2 gallons 65 L 499 mi 3
2023 BMW X3 17.2 gallons 65 L 499 mi 3
2022 BMW X3 17.2 gallons 65 L 499 mi 3
2021 BMW X3 13.2–17.2 gallons 50–65 L 499 mi 4
2020 BMW X3 13.2–17.7 gallons 50–67 L 499 mi 4
2019 BMW X3 17.2–17.7 gallons 65–67 L 516 mi 3
2018 BMW X3 17.2 gallons 65 L 499 mi 2
2017 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 602 mi 4
2016 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 602 mi 4
2015 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 602 mi 4
2014 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 496 mi 2
2013 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 496 mi 2
2012 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 460 mi 2
2011 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 460 mi 2
2010 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 425 mi 1
2009 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 407 mi 1
2008 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 407 mi 1
2007 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 425 mi 1
2006 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 407 mi 1
2005 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 407 mi 2
2004 BMW X3 17.7 gallons 67 L 407 mi 2

BMW X3 fuel system recalls by year

NHTSA lists fuel-system recalls for 5 BMW X3 model years. Each year's page has the details, the risk and the free remedy.

Frequently asked questions

What size gas tank does the BMW X3 have?

The 2026 BMW X3 holds 17.2 gallons. Older years range from 13.2–17.7 gallons; the table has every year.

Has the tank size changed over the years?

Yes. The largest tank changed in 2021, 2019, 2018.

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