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2017 BMW X3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
92
Latest campaign
Aug 13, 2024

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling2Aug 13, 2024
24V60800018V755000
Fuel system, diesel2Nov 19, 2021
21V90700021V586000
Steering1Oct 3, 2016
16V704000
Child seat1May 23, 2016
16V333000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 13, 2024Latest campaign
Aug 13, 202424V608000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system pump

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V608000
What's wrong
BMW 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, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V608000 · Aug 13, 2024
Nov 19, 202121V907000

Fuel system, diesel

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V907000
What's wrong
BMW 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 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Risk
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V907000 · Nov 19, 2021
Jul 29, 202121V586000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V586000
What's wrong
BMW 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.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V586000 · Jul 29, 2021
Oct 25, 201818V755000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V755000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V755000 · Oct 25, 2018
Oct 3, 201616V704000

Steering: electric power assist system

An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V704000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.
Risk
An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
Remedy
The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V704000 · Oct 3, 2016
May 23, 201616V333000

Child seat: latch strap

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V333000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Risk
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V333000 · May 23, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component92

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
92Complaints filed
10Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system3033100
Engine and engine cooling2224000
Engine1718120
Fuel/propulsion system1314210
Service brakes1213602
Unknown or other910100
Air bags78103
Structure67200
Fuel system44000
Diesel44000
Vehicle speed control33110
Wheels22000
Power train22110
Visibility22000
Steering22000

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “I have tried to set up an appointment with my local dealer for a recall notice several times, but they never have the part needed.”

    Filed 05/06/2026 · ODI 11736163
  • Air bags

    “Seat mat sensor module which detects presence of passenger in the seat has malfunctioned sooner than expected.”

    Filed 12/21/2025 · ODI 11706430
  • Unknown or other

    “Unknown”

    Filed 11/09/2025 · ODI 11698457

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2017 BMW X3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 BMW X3 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW X3. The most recent, 24V608000 (reported August 13, 2024), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 BMW X3 recalls for?

The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, diesel (2), steering (1), child seat (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 BMW X3?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 30 complaints out of 92 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 BMW X3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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