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Which BMW X3 years have Apple CarPlay?

The BMW X3 offers Apple CarPlay in 8 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2019, optional on the M40i, sDrive30i and xDrive30i. Every trim has it standard from 2020 on.

YearHas it?Which trims
2026 StandardStandard on every trim (30 and M50).
2025 StandardStandard on every trim (30 and M50).
2024 StandardStandard on every trim (M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30i and Base (M)).
2023 StandardStandard on every trim (M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30i and Base (M)).
2022 StandardStandard on every trim (M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30i and Base (M)).
2021 StandardStandard on every trim (M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30e, xDrive30i and Base (M)).
2020 StandardStandard on every trim (M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30e, xDrive30i, Base (M) and Competition (M)).
2019 OptionalOptional on the M40i, sDrive30i and xDrive30i (a package, option or drivetrain adds it).
2018 NoNot available on any trim.
2017 NoNot available on any trim.
2016 NoNot available on any trim.
2015 NoNot available on any trim.

"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.

Every model with Apple CarPlay

More about the BMW X3

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoWireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof