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BMW steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.

NHTSA campaign 26V-524 · Reported August 12, 2026 · 13 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW X3
VEHICLES AFFECTED
13
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the spindle arm. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-524.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2024–2026BMW X3

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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