BMW X3 towing capacity by year
The BMW X3 has tow data across 19 model years, from 2004 through 2023. The most recent 2023 BMW X3 carries a maximum tow rating of 3,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2009 model year at 3,500 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW X3 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
BMW X3 max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the BMW X3, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent BMW X3 years (2019–2023)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW X3 | 5 | 3,000 |
| 2022 BMW X3 | 3 | 3,000 |
| 2020 BMW X3 | 4 | 3,000 |
| 2019 BMW X3 | 3 | 3,000 |
Older BMW X3 years (2004–2018)
Earlier model years for the BMW X3, going back to 2004. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW X3 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2017 BMW X3 | 4 | 3,000 |
| 2016 BMW X3 | 4 | 3,000 |
| 2015 BMW X3 | 4 | 3,000 |
| 2014 BMW X3 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2013 BMW X3 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2011 BMW X3 | 2 | 3,000 |
| 2010 BMW X3 | 1 | 3,000 |
| 2009 BMW X3 | 1 | 3,500 |
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1 | 3,500 |
| 2007 BMW X3 | 1 | 3,500 |
| 2006 BMW X3 | 1 | 3,500 |
| 2005 BMW X3 | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2004 BMW X3 | 2 | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.