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2024 BMW X3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 42
Latest campaign: Aug 12, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	Aug 12, 2026	26V524000 23V770000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Feb 20, 2025	25V106000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 12, 2026Latest campaign


Aug 12, 202626V524000	Steering: linkages knuckle An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V524000 What's wrong BMW 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. Risk An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V524000 · Aug 12, 2026
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
Nov 16, 202323V770000	Steering A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V770000 What's wrong BMW 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, which can allow it to loosen. Risk A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 23V770000 · Nov 16, 2023

Aug 12, 202626V524000

Steering: linkages knuckle

An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V524000

What's wrong: BMW 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.
Risk: An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V524000 · Aug 12, 2026

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

Nov 16, 202323V770000

Steering

A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V770000

What's wrong: BMW 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, which can allow it to loosen.
Risk: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V770000 · Nov 16, 2023

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 component42

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

42Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	13	31	1	1
Engine	6	14	0	0
Unknown or other	6	14	0	0
Back over prevention	6	14	0	0
Power train	4	10	1	0
Vehicle speed control	4	10	2	1
Latches/locks/linkages	4	10	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	7	2	0
Air bags	2	5	2	2
Steering	2	5	1	0
Service brakes	2	5	1	0
Structure	2	5	0	0
Chest clip	1	2	0	1
Buckle	1	2	0	1
Harness	1	2	0	1

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

Engine
“There is a fire risk and an associated recall 26V438 for my BMW X3. I took it in for repair on 8/31/2026. They did not have the part to fix the recall. Due to the fire risk, I need them to remedy this ASAP.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770109
Engine
“My vehicle is part of recall # 26V438 (starter motor issue.) My concern is that the delay in resolving this is causing me to take the precaution of NOT parking my vehicle in my (attached) garage due to potential for…”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769673
Electrical system
“The vehicle is under an open fire‑risk recall involving the starter system. The manufacturer has not provided a remedy.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769126

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2024 BMW X3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 BMW X3 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW X3. The most recent, 26V524000 (reported August 12, 2026), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 BMW X3 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 BMW X3?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 42 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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