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2022 BMW X3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 83
Latest campaign: Jan 30, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	1	Jan 30, 2026	26V056000 25V636000
Structure	2	–	Oct 15, 2024	24V764000 24V534000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	–	Feb 20, 2025	25V106000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Jul 20, 2022	22V513000
Power train	1	–	Feb 9, 2022	22V070000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 30, 2026Latest campaign


Jan 30, 202626V056000	Electrical system: starter assembly Fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V056000 What's wrong BMW 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 xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component. Risk Fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
Sep 23, 202525V636000	Electrical system: starter assembly relay A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 25V636000 What's wrong BMW 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 relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit. Risk A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V636000 · Sep 23, 2025
Feb 20, 202525V106000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors lock Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V106000 What's wrong BMW 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 single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." Risk Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants. Remedy Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 25V106000 · Feb 20, 2025
Oct 15, 202424V764000	Structure Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V764000 What's wrong BMW 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 rail detaching. Risk Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed. Campaign NHTSA 24V764000 · Oct 15, 2024
Jul 17, 202424V534000	Structure Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V534000 What's wrong BMW 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 cargo rail detaching. Risk Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 24V534000 · Jul 17, 2024
Jul 20, 202222V513000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V513000 What's wrong BMW 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 22V513000 · Jul 20, 2022

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).

Owner complaints by component83

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83Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	20	24	0	2	0
Electrical system	17	20	0	0	0
Structure	12	14	0	0	0
Engine	11	13	0	3	0
Forward collision avoidance	11	13	1	0	2
Power train	9	11	0	1	0
Lane departure	9	11	0	0	0
Service brakes	5	6	1	0	3
Vehicle speed control	3	4	0	0	0
Air bags	3	4	0	0	1
Steering	3	4	0	0	0
Tires	3	4	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	2	0	2	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	2	0	0	0
Visibility	1	1	0	0	0

5 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, merged from NHTSA model names X3, X3 M.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“I have a 2022 X3 M40i and the negative battery terminal on the 48v battery was not connected properly to the battery and had welded itself to the terminal causing drivetrain errors, start stop issues and low voltage…”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770819
Unknown or other
“My 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i, VIN [XXX], is subject to NHTSA recall 26V-438 involving a starter that may overheat and cause a fire.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770159
Power train
“The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking spot, the vehicle experienced hard braking and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the battery was replaced.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768449

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2022 BMW X3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X3 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW X3. The most recent, 26V056000 (reported January 30, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 BMW X3 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (2), latches/locks/linkages (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW X3?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 83 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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