BMW X3 recalls
58 recall campaigns since 2013 include the BMW X3. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Electrical system (6), Air bags (5), Steering (3), Structure (2), Power train (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2024–2026 BMW X3 recall: Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm
August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-524BMW 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.
- 2021–2024 BMW 430I, Z4, 330I and more and 2021–2023 Toyota Supra recall: Electrical system: starter assembly
January 30, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-056BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and…
- 2025–2026 BMW X3 recall: Steering: linkages, drag, power assist system
December 11, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-857BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
- 2019–2022 BMW 530I, 230I, Z4 and more and 2020–2022 Toyota Supra recall: Electrical system: starter assembly, relay
September 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-636 Park outsideBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter…
- 2025 BMW X3 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
April 16, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-247BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.
- 2025 BMW 430I, 330I, X3 and more recall: Electrical system: starter assembly
April 1, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-202BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and…
- 2025 BMW X3 recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
March 12, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-154BMW 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 of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and…
- 2025 BMW X3 recall: Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
February 21, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-109BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may have been improperly tightened and overheat.
- 2022–2024 BMW X3 recall: Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock
February 20, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-106BMW 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…
- 2025 BMW X3 recall: Suspension: front, wheel bearing
December 5, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-909BMW 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.
- 2025 BMW X3 recall: Air bags: side/window, curtain
November 12, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-856BMW 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.
- 2025 BMW X3 recall: Air bags: passenger side frontal, cushion
October 17, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-772BMW 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 suppliers.
- 2018–2022 BMW X3 recall: Structure
October 15, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-764BMW 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…
- 2012–2018 BMW 328I, 228XI, Z4 and more recall: Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles
August 13, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-608BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive…
- 2018–2023 BMW X3 recall: Structure
July 17, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-534BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the…
- 2013–2015 BMW 328D, Active Hybrid 5, 535D and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
July 11, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-527BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series…
- 2023 BMW Z4, X3, 8 Series and more and 2023 Toyota Supra recall: Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
December 6, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-821BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe…
- 2014–2015 BMW X4, X3, X5 recall: Air bags: frontal
November 24, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-797BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a…
- 2024 BMW 330I, X4, X3 and more recall: Steering
November 16, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-770BMW 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…
- 2010–2012 BMW X5, Z4, 3 Series and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine
October 20, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-707BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i…
- 2019–2021 BMW M340I, X3, 330I and more recall: Seats
March 29, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 23V-211BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may…
- 2022 BMW 228I, X1, X3 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail
July 20, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 22V-513BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
- 2022 BMW X4, X3, 330I and more recall: Power train: automatic transmission
February 9, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 22V-070BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in…
- 2013–2018 BMW 740LD, 328D, 535D and more recall: Fuel system, diesel
November 19, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-907BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and…
- 2019–2021 BMW 745LE, X4, X3 and more and 2020–2021 Toyota Supra recall: Engine
August 2, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-598BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start…
- 2014–2018 BMW X3, 328D, 535D and more recall: Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump
July 29, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-586BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
- 2018–2019 BMW X3, X4 recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
July 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-521BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been…
- 2021 BMW X3, X4 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
March 24, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-199BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate…
- 2019–2021 BMW 330E, M850I, 540I and more recall: Back over prevention: software
February 19, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 21V-096BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7…
- 2020–2021 BMW 745LE, X5, 530E and more and 2020–2021 MINI Countryman recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
September 30, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-601BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the BMW X3 had?
NHTSA lists 58 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the BMW X3, across 21 model years (2006–2026).
Which BMW X3 model year has the most recalls?
The 2020 BMW X3 appears in the most campaigns (16). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my BMW X3 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.