01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 BMW X3 recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V524000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- August 12, 2026
- Potential units
- 13campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
Why it matters: An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 25V106000
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- February 20, 2025
- Potential units
- 40,736campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components.".
Why it matters: Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
Owner notification: June 13, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 23V770000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- November 16, 2023
- Potential units
- 201campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Why it matters: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: January 11, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH