Critical
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE — The steering control module in your X3 is like the brain of the steering system. It helps you turn the wheels when you want to. In some 2025-2026 models, this module can cause the …
BMW X3 Recall Statistics
Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
130
Total Recalls
4.6
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked
Recalls by Year
Most Common Components
Most Severe Recalls
Critical
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM — Your X3's steering system is made up of several parts that work together to help you steer. The steering spindle is a critical link that connects your steering column to your wheel…
High Priority
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION — The front passenger air bag in your X3 is a safety device that deploys to cushion you in the event of a crash. In some 2025 X3 models, the air bag's fabric may have been damaged du…
High Priority
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN — The head curtain air bag in your X3 helps protect your head in a side crash. In some 2025 models, the air bag may not have been put together correctly.
High Priority
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING — The swivel bearing in your X3 30 is a crucial part that helps your front wheel move smoothly. But in some 2025 models, it might crack and fail.