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Model year 2024 · BMW

2024 BMW X3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW X3. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X3.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW X3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V524000August 12, 2026Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
25V106000February 20, 2025Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock
23V770000November 16, 2023Steering

Systems involved: Steering (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V524000

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Report received by NHTSA
August 12, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V524000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V106000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

Report received by NHTSA
February 20, 2025
Owner notification
June 13, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
40,736 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V106000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V770000

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
November 16, 2023
Owner notification
January 11, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
201 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V770000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 13, 2026.