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Model year 2026 · BMW

2026 BMW X3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 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 2026 BMW X3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V524000August 12, 2026Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
25V857000December 11, 2025Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power Assist System

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 25V857000

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
December 11, 2025
Owner notification
February 6, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
36,922 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 BMW X3
Not reported – October 20, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power Assist System; Steering › Steering Control Module

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

Safety risk

Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

Remedy

The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V857000, 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.