Component
STRUCTURE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The attachment for your X3's rear cargo rail is a critical part that keeps it securely in place. In a rear crash, this attachment could become damaged and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cargo rail detaches during a crash, it could cause injury to you or your passengers. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the attachment bolts with new, more secure ones, at no cost to you. You'll need to schedule this repair, even if your vehicle was previously recalled for this issue.
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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.
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