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BMW X3 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

124
Total Recalls
4.4
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
1
2005
2
2006
2
2007
3
2008
3
2009
3
2010
4
2011
4
2012
2
2013
7
2014
6
2015
7
2016
5
2017
6
2018
11
2019
10
2020
16
2021
10
2022
7
2023
4
2024
2
2025
8
2026
1
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15
STRUCTURE
12
BACK OVER PREVENTION
9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8
STEERING
7
CHILD SEAT
7
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
6
SEATS
4

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE — BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

High Priority

AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION — BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles. The front passenger air bag fabric may have been damaged during transport between supp…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN — BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.

High Priority

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING — BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 vehicles. The front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control.

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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