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BMW X3 recalls

63 recall campaigns for the BMW X3, newest first.

  1. BMW steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column. 2024 BMW X3 26V-524 · August 12, 2026
  2. BMW please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. 2021–2022 BMW 230i, 330i, 430i +5 more 26V-056 · January 30, 2026
  3. BMW while the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur. 2025 BMW X3 25V-857 · December 11, 2025
  4. BMW engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit. 2019–2022 BMW 230i, 330i, 430i +5 more 25V-636 · September 23, 2025 PARK OUTSIDE
  5. BMW front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle. 2025 BMW X3 25V-247 · April 16, 2025
  6. BMW electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose. 2025 BMW 330i, 430i, 530i +1 more 25V-202 · April 1, 2025
  7. BMW rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system. 2025 BMW X3 25V-154 · March 12, 2025
  8. BMW connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may have been improperly tightened and overheat. 2025 BMW X3 25V-109 · February 21, 2025
  9. BMW second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. 2022 BMW X3 25V-106 · February 20, 2025
  10. BMW front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control. 2025 BMW X3 24V-909 · December 5, 2024
  11. BMW gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly. 2025 BMW X3 24V-856 · November 12, 2024
  12. BMW front passenger air bag fabric may have been damaged during transport between suppliers. 2025 BMW X3 24V-772 · October 17, 2024
  13. BMW attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching. 2018 BMW X3 24V-764 · October 15, 2024
  14. BMW improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit. 2012–2016 BMW 228XI, 228i, 328i +9 more 24V-608 · August 13, 2024
  15. BMW attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching. 2018 BMW X3 24V-534 · July 17, 2024
  16. BMW please see the recall report for the complete list of models. 2013–2015 BMW 320i, 328d, 328i +13 more 24V-527 · July 11, 2024
  17. BMW weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit. 2023 BMW 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series +7 more 23V-821 · December 6, 2023
  18. BMW driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. 2014 BMW X3, X4, X5 23V-797 · November 24, 2023
  19. BMW steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen. 2024 BMW 230i, 330i, X3 +1 more 23V-770 · November 16, 2023
  20. BMW aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (vanos) unit can loosen over time and possibly break. 2010 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series +3 more 23V-707 · October 20, 2023
  21. BMW seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails. 2019–2021 BMW 330i, M340i, X3 +1 more 23V-211 · March 29, 2023
  22. BMW high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment. 2022 BMW 228i, X1, X3 22V-513 · July 20, 2022
  23. BMW heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. 2006–2008 BMW 128i, 3 Series, 5 Series +3 more 22V-119 · March 2, 2022
  24. BMW mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak. 2022 BMW 330i, 530i, X3 +1 more 22V-070 · February 9, 2022
  25. BMW EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold. 2013–2015 BMW 328d, 535d, 740LD +2 more 21V-907 · November 19, 2021
  26. BMW during engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. 2019–2020 BMW 540i, 745Le, M340i +4 more 21V-598 · August 2, 2021
  27. BMW high-pressure fuel pump may fail. 2014–2015 BMW 328d, 535d, 740LD +2 more 21V-586 · July 29, 2021
  28. BMW front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag. 2018–2019 BMW X3, X4 21V-521 · July 8, 2021
  29. BMW inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank. 2021 BMW X3, X4 21V-199 · March 24, 2021
  30. BMW when shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. 2019–2021 BMW 330e, 330i, 430i +18 more 21V-096 · February 19, 2021
  31. BMW small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. 2020 BMW 530i, 540i, 550e +4 more 20V-598 · September 30, 2020
  32. BMW debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production. 2020–2021 BMW 330e, 530e, 745Le +4 more 20V-601 · September 30, 2020
  33. BMW loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit. 2020–2021 BMW 330e, X3, X5 +1 more 20V-490 · August 18, 2020
  34. BMW not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore, when the transmission is shifted to reverse, a rearview image is not displayed. 2020 BMW X3 20V-443 · July 29, 2020
  35. BMW in certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod. 2019–2020 BMW 330i, M340i, X3 +3 more 20V-355 · June 15, 2020
  36. BMW sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash. 2020 BMW 330i, 840i, M340i +4 more 20V-164 · March 19, 2020
  37. BMW instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag. 2018–2019 BMW X3, X4 20V-152 · March 18, 2020
  38. BMW these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. 2006–2013 BMW 1 Series M, 128i, 135i +15 more 20V-017 · January 15, 2020
  39. BMW steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control. 2020 BMW X3, X4 19V-738 · October 16, 2019
  40. BMW back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. 2018–2020 BMW 330i, 530e, 530i +22 more 19V-684 · September 27, 2019
  41. BMW front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break. 2020 BMW X3, X4 19V-678 · September 25, 2019 DO NOT DRIVE
  42. BMW front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward. 2018–2019 BMW X3, X4 19V-563 · July 31, 2019
  43. BMW instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag. 2019 BMW X3, X4 19V-291 · April 10, 2019
  44. BMW if the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. 2013–2015 BMW 328d, 535d, 740LD +2 more 18V-755 · October 25, 2018
  45. BMW rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance. 2018–2019 BMW X3, X4 18V-453 · July 6, 2018
  46. BMW rear turn signals on the outboard side panel will illuminate red, while the inboard turn signals simultaneously illuminate amber. 2018 BMW X3 18V-431 · June 21, 2018
  47. BMW steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel. 2018 BMW X3 18V-374 · June 6, 2018
  48. BMW rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving. 2018 BMW X3 18V-154 · March 7, 2018
  49. BMW may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. 2018 BMW 230i, M2, M240i +1 more 17V-719 · November 15, 2017
  50. BMW heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. 2007–2008 BMW 128i, 328i, 525i +5 more 17V-683 · October 30, 2017