Model Year 2026
Model Year 2025 (1st Recall)
2025 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i
7
Airbags
BMW recalled certain 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles due to damaged front passenger airbag fabric during transport between suppliers.
A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the front passenger air bag, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (2nd Recall)
2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive
2
Airbags
BMW recalled certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles due to an incorrectly assembled gas generator in the right-side head curtain airbag.
If an airbag is incorrectly assembled, it can result in improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers inspected and replaced the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (3rd Recall)
2025 BMW X3 30
2
Suspension
BMW recalled certain 2025 X3 30 vehicles because the front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control.
A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the front left-side swivel bearing, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (4th Recall)
2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive
114
Electrical System
BMW recalled certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles due to improperly tightened connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator.
An overheated battery cable connection can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers inspected and tightened the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (5th Recall)
2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive
192
Service Brakes
BMW recalled certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive and M50 xDrive vehicles because the rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss of the Antilock Brake System.
A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the rear brake hoses, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (6th Recall)
2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive
4,557
Electrical System
BMW recalled certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles because the electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers inspected and replaced the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (7th Recall)
2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive
26
Service Brakes
BMW recalled certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles because the front brake discs may have been damaged during transport.
Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge.
Model Year 2024 (1st Recall)
2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i
201
Steering
BMW recalled certain 2024 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles due to improperly tightened steering gear, which can allow it to loosen.
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the steering gear, free of charge.
Model Year 2024 (2nd Recall)
2022-2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i
40,736
Latches/Locks
BMW recalled certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles because the second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly.
If doors can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched, they may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (1st Recall)
2023 BMW X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M)
552
Powertrain
BMW recalled certain 2023 X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M) vehicles due to an improperly manufactured weld seam in the cover of the integrated transmission control unit, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
If transmission oil leaks into the control unit, it can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (2nd Recall)
2018-2023 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M
282,387
Structure
BMW recalled certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles because the attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (1st Recall)
2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i
4
Powertrain
BMW recalled certain 2022 X3 xDrive30i vehicles due to an improperly assembled mechatronics unit inside the transmission, which could result in an internal leak.
An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (2nd Recall)
2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Fuel System
BMW recalled certain 2022 X3 xDrive30i vehicles because the high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
A fuel leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (3rd Recall)
2018-2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M
8,725
Structure
BMW recalled certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles because the attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (4th Recall)
2020-2022 BMW X3
196,355
Electrical System
BMW recalled certain 2020-2022 X3 vehicles because the engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short-circuit.
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the engine starter, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (1st Recall)
2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e
713
Electrical System
BMW recalled certain 2021 X3 xDrive30e vehicles due to loose welding beads, which may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells, resulting in a short circuit.
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers inspected and, if necessary, replaced the battery modules, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (2nd Recall)
2020-2021 BMW X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e
312
Back Over Prevention
BMW recalled certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, and X3 xDrive 30e vehicles because a small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured.
The reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers inspected and, if necessary, programmed the rearview camera with updated software.
Model Year 2021 (3rd Recall)
2020-2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e
4,509
Electrical System
BMW recalled certain 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e vehicles because debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during the production.
The debris could result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers inspected and, if necessary, replaced the battery module free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (4th Recall)
2019-2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e
13,858
Back Over Prevention
BMW recalled certain 2019-2021 X3 xDrive30e vehicles because a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate.
The missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers inspected the rearview camera software and updated it if necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (5th Recall)
2021 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M
17
Fuel System
BMW recalled certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M vehicles because the inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the fuel tank, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (6th Recall)
2020-2021 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 2021 X3 xDrive30e
51
Seats
BMW recalled certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 2021 X3 xDrive30e vehicles due to improperly welded seat frame to the seat rails.
If seat frame is improperly welded, it may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the seat frame and back rest, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (1st Recall)
2020 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i
368
Suspension
BMW recalled certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles due to improperly heat-treated front axle swivel bearings, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.
Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (2nd Recall)
2018-2020 BMW X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M
257,473
Back Over Prevention
BMW recalled certain 2018-2020 X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M vehicles because the backup camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible.
The lack of an image in the backup camera display increases the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers updated the backup camera software, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (3rd Recall)
2020 BMW X3 M40i
20
Steering
BMW recalled certain 2020 X3 M40i vehicles because the steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the steering gear, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (4th Recall)
2018-2020 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M
15
Electrical System
BMW recalled certain 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles due to improperly tightened instrument panel casing to the passenger airbag.
The airbag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the instrument panel casing, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (5th Recall)
2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e
3,316
Seat Belts
BMW recalled certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e vehicles because the sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted.
Inaccurately detecting a belted occupant as unbelted causes the airbag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers inspected and replaced the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (6th Recall)
2020 BMW X3M
2,779
Steering
BMW recalled certain 2020 X3M vehicles because a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod due to high temperatures or rough road surfaces.
A fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers replaced the steering gear tie rods, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (7th Recall)
2020 BMW X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i
5
Electrical System
BMW recalled certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles because a rearview image is not displayed.
An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers programmed the affected vehicles with rearview camera software, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (8th Recall)
2020 BMW X3 M40i
50,024
Engine
BMW recalled certain 2020 X3 M40i vehicles because the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist during engine start.
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
BMW has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
BMW authorized dealers updated the engine management software, free of charge.
