The rear cargo rail attachment is a critical part that keeps your cargo secure in the back of your X3. It's an essential component that's prone to damage in a rear crash, which could cause the rail to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cargo rail detaches during a crash, it could lead to objects in the cargo area falling on you or your passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the damaged cargo rail attachment bolts with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
The interior cargo rail in your X3 is the metal frame that helps hold your cargo in place. It's attached to the car's structure with bolts. In a rear crash, these bolts might become damaged and cause the rail to break loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cargo rail detaches in a rear crash, it could hit you or someone in the vehicle, causing injury. This is because the rail can swing around and become a loose, flying object.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the bolts that hold the cargo rail in place, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The rear spoiler on your X3 is a piece of plastic that attaches to the back of your vehicle. In some 2018 models, it might not be properly attached or even missing screws, which could cause it to come loose while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spoiler breaks off on the road, it can become a hazard, and you might hit it with your vehicle, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the spoiler's attachment and fix it if needed – at no cost to you. You'll get a notice with instructions on when to schedule the inspection and repair, and it's free.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.