The steering gear in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps you steer the car. In some 2024 models, it might not have been tightened correctly, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering gear loosens, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the steering gear with a properly tightened one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
The locking mechanism on your X3's rear doors is designed to keep your passengers safe by locking the doors when you close them. In some 2022-2024 models, this mechanism could fail and let the doors unlock with just one motion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the locking mechanism fails, the doors could open unexpectedly while you're driving or stopped, posing a risk of injury to the people riding in the back seats.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty locking modules with new ones, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, which was mailed on April 21, 2025.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Original — 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.
