NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Bmw X3 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2024 Bmw X3 has 4 NHTSA recalls and 37 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Bmw dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2024 Bmw X3, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
NHTSA #26V524000Reported August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #26V438000Reported July 8, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 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.
Safety consequence
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 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 August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
NHTSA #25V106000Reported February 20, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
STEERING
NHTSA #23V770000Reported November 16, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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