BMW X3 towing capacity
The 2020 BMW X3 is rated for 4,400 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 BMW X3
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 4,400 lbs | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2019 BMW X3
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3footnote ■: with braked trailer; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 4,400 lbs | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2018 BMW X3
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 4,400 lbs | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2017 BMW X3
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 3,500 lbs | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2016 BMW X3
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 3,500 lbs | p. 2 |
Source: Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 BMW X3
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 35isecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L I-6 TC | 6,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| X3 28dengine printed as "2.0L 1-4 TD" (likely I-4); secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L 1-4 TD | 3,500 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| X3 28iengine printed as "2.0L 1-4 TC" (likely I-4); secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L 1-4 TC | 3,500 lbs | p. 18 |
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the BMW X3's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 4,400 lbs; 2019: 4,400 lbs; 2018: 4,400 lbs; 2017: 3,500 lbs; 2016: 3,500 lbs; 2015: 6,000 lbs.
What hitch are the BMW X3 ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.