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.

  • 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)Yakima TimberLine Towers
Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar…

2011 3 Series with flush rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Flush RailKit 186043165Thule Edge Flush Rail Front Covers
ThuleThule Evo Flush RailKit 186043165Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Flush Rail Evo foot for Flush…
Torque Key 4Nm

2011 3 Series with bare roof

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
Rhino-RackHeavy Duty 2500 — RLKHD (2500 Leg (x4))DK292 (complete: JA4549)165Not carried
YakimaYakima SkyLine FXLanding Pad 22Not carried
YakimaYakima SkyLine TowersLanding Pad 22Yakima SkyLine Towers
YakimaYakima SkyLine TowersLanding Pad 11Yakima SkyLine Towers

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)165Not carried
Rhino-RackSportz 2500 Silver 2 Bar FMP Roof Rack — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4))DK292 (complete: JC-06845)165Not carried
Rhino-RackVortex 2500 Black 2 Bar FMP Roof Rack — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4))DK292 (complete: JA1915)165Not carried
ThuleThule Edge FixpointKit 187002165Not carried
ThuleThule Evo FixpointKit 187002165Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Fixpoint Evo foot for vehicles 4
Thule Evo Fixpoint Replacement Foot

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

Buy used

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Other 3 Series years

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.