The steering spindle in your X3 is a critical part that connects the steering column to the rest of the steering system. In some 2024-2026 models, it might not have been attached correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering spindle isn't attached properly, you could lose control of your vehicle, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the steering connection and fix the problem by replacing the necessary hardware or parts, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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 starter assembly is what gets your engine started. In certain models, it can overheat and catch fire due to wear on a small internal part.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter overheats and catches fire, it could cause serious injuries. This is because the fire can spread quickly and potentially harm you or others nearby.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty starter assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, so be sure to schedule it as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.
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.
