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2011 BMW 3 Series Roof Rack Fits: New & Legacy

Every roof rack system that fits the 2011 BMW 3 Series, from Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This 3 Series comes with raised rails, flush rails, bare roof or fixed points depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.

BEST PICK FOR YOUR 2011 BMW 3 SERIESTwo Pacific Rack PRO Aero load bars with four matching raised-rail towers — package illustration

Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit for Raised Rails

✔ Fits your 2011 BMW 3 Series with raised rails

  • Complete kit: bars and towers in one box
  • Aerodynamic bars
  • Works with both standard and T-slot mounts (bike, ski, cargo box)
$149.00
Pacific Rack house brand
In Stock
Upgrade: with Yakima TimberLine towers · $349.00Budget pick: Universal Crossbars · $109.00
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  • Roof types: Raised rails, Flush rails, Bare roof, Fixed points
  • Rack systems listed: 12 across 3 brands
  • Crossbar lengths: 34" to 49" depending on system
  • Max rack load: up to 165 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
  • Legacy fits: 1 current kit replaces older kit numbers

2011 3 Series with raised rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
YakimaYakima TimberLine TowersNone (universal)Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar…
Yakima TimberLine Towers

2011 3 Series with flush rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Flush RailKit 186043165Thule Kit 186043 — currently unavailable from Thule
ThuleThule Evo Flush RailKit 186043165Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Flush Rail Evo foot for Flush…
Torque Key 4Nm
Thule Kit 186043 — currently unavailable from Thule

2011 3 Series with bare roof

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
Rhino-RackHeavy Duty 2500 — RLKHD (2500 Leg (x4))DK292 (complete: JA4549)165Ask us — we can source it
YakimaYakima SkyLine FXLanding Pad 22Yakima Landing Pad 22 — ships within 2–3 days
YakimaYakima SkyLine TowersLanding Pad 22Yakima SkyLine Towers
Yakima Landing Pad 22 — ships within 2–3 days
YakimaYakima SkyLine TowersLanding Pad 11Yakima SkyLine Towers
Yakima Landing Pad 11 — ships within 2–3 days

2011 3 Series with fixed points

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
Rhino-RackSportz 2500 Black 2 Bar FMP Roof Rack — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4))DK292 (complete: JC-05595)165Ask us — we can source it
Rhino-RackSportz 2500 Silver 2 Bar FMP Roof Rack — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4))DK292 (complete: JC-06845)165Ask us — we can source it
Rhino-RackVortex 2500 Black 2 Bar FMP Roof Rack — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4))DK292 (complete: JA1915)165Ask us — we can source it
ThuleThule Edge FixpointKit 187002165Thule Kit 187002 — ships within 2–3 days
ThuleThule Evo FixpointKit 187002165Thule Kit 187002 — ships within 2–3 days
Thule Evo Fixpoint Replacement Foot
Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Fixpoint Evo foot for vehicles 4

Already own a rack? Reuse it

Older kits that fit this 3 Series. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:

  • Kit 184003 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 186043 for the flush rails 3 Series.

Parts that fit your 2011 3 Series

Cargo boxes for your 2011 BMW 3 Series

A cargo box mounts on the crossbars above. Check the box’s crossbar spread range and make sure your rear hatch opens clear of it. Boxes are oversized, so most are pickup at our Ashland store, where we’ll mount it for you.

Shop all cargo boxes →

Bike racks for your 2011 BMW 3 Series

Roof bike racks clamp to your crossbars. Hitch bike racks need a receiver hitch — check whether yours is 1.25″ or 2″ before ordering.

Roof-mount bike racks

Shop all roof bike racks →

Hitch bike racks

Shop all hitch bike racks →

Buy used

Looking for a deal? Check Rack Trader for used racks and parts that fit the 3 Series.

Other 3 Series years

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Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.