BMW X3 recalls
NHTSA's records list 51 safety recalls covering the BMW X3 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2006-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Aug. 12, 2026. 2 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2026 BMW X3 recalls 2
- Incorrectly Attached Steering Spindle
Component: steering. 13 vehicles potentially affected.
- Unintended Steering Wheel Movement
Component: steering. 36,922 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 BMW X3 recalls 9
- Incorrectly Attached Steering Spindle
Component: steering. 13 vehicles potentially affected.
- Unintended Steering Wheel Movement
Component: steering. 36,922 vehicles potentially affected.
- Damaged Front Brake Discs
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 26 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Starter-Generator Electrical Connection May Fail
Component: electrical system. 4,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Rear Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Cable Connection Between Battery and Starter
Component: electrical system. 114 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Control From Cracked Wheel Swivel Bearing
Component: suspension. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Assembled Right-Side Curtain Air Bag
Component: air bags. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Air Bag Fabric May Be Damaged
Component: air bags. 7 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 BMW X3 recalls 3
- Incorrectly Attached Steering Spindle
Component: steering. 13 vehicles potentially affected.
- Second-Row Side Door Lock Malfunction/FMVSS 206
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 40,736 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Improperly Tightened
Component: steering. 201 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 BMW X3 recalls 4
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Second-Row Side Door Lock Malfunction/FMVSS 206
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 40,736 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 282,387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission Gears May Seize
Component: power train. 552 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 BMW X3 recalls 7
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Second-Row Side Door Lock Malfunction/FMVSS 206
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 40,736 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 8,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 282,387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Rail May Crack and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Internal Transmission Leak May Cause Rollaway
Component: power train. 4 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 BMW X3 recalls 10
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 8,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 282,387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seats Not Properly Welded
Component: seats. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Tank Weld may Fail and Allow Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 17 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Debris in Hybrid Battery may Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 4,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hybrid Battery May Short-Circuit
Component: electrical system. 713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 BMW X3 recalls 16
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 8,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 282,387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seats Not Properly Welded
Component: seats. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Braking Assist
Component: engine. 50,024 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Debris in Hybrid Battery may Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 4,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hybrid Battery May Short-Circuit
Component: electrical system. 713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Software Not Installed/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Tie Rods May Become Damaged
Component: steering. 2,779 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Sensors May Not Detect Belted Condition
Component: air bags. 3,316 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Instrument Panel Casing
Component: air bags. 15 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Rack May Fail
Component: steering. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Axle Swivel Bearings May Break
Component: steering. 368 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 BMW X3 recalls 10
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 8,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 282,387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Occupant Classification System Malfunction
Component: air bags. 138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 13,858 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Instrument Panel Casing
Component: air bags. 15 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seatbacks May Fold Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel may Affect Air Bag Deployment
Component: air bags. 50 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 5,594 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lane Keeping Assist may not Warn Properly
Component: lane departure. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 BMW X3 recalls 11
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 8,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Interior Rear Cargo Rail May Detach in Crash
Component: structure. 282,387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Occupant Classification System Malfunction
Component: air bags. 138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Instrument Panel Casing
Component: air bags. 15 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seatbacks May Fold Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 5,594 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Turn Signals May Flash Multiple Colors/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lane Keeping Assist may not Warn Properly
Component: lane departure. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Spoiler may Loosen and Detach
Component: structure. 17,008 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software Error for Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 3,188 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 BMW X3 recalls 4
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
Component: fuel system, diesel. 50,404 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 11,216 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 44,368 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 BMW X3 recalls 4
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
Component: fuel system, diesel. 50,404 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 11,216 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 44,368 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 BMW X3 recalls 4
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
Component: fuel system, diesel. 50,404 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 11,216 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 44,368 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 BMW X3 recalls 3
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,145 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 486 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 BMW X3 recalls 3
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,145 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Welded Driver Air Bag Inflator
Component: air bags. 6,785 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 BMW X3 recalls 1
- Incorrectly Welded Driver Air Bag Inflator
Component: air bags. 6,785 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 BMW X3 recalls 2
- Camshaft Timing Bolts May Loosen Causing Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 157,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 BMW X3 recalls 4
- Camshaft Timing Bolts May Loosen Causing Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 157,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect
Component: air bags. 85,302 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 BMW X3 recalls 3
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect
Component: air bags. 85,302 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 BMW X3 recalls 3
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect
Component: air bags. 85,302 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 BMW X3 recalls 3
- Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 59,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect
Component: air bags. 85,302 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 BMW X3 recalls 1
- Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect
Component: air bags. 85,302 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.