NHTSA recall history

2020 BMW X3 Recalls

Review 16 NHTSA recall campaigns reported for this model-year combination, including components, consequences, remedies and official campaign numbers.

16recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM:…most common component
Sep 23, 2025latest campaign date
Aug 18, 2026last NHTSA check
Common recalled components
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 4STRUCTURE 2ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY 1SEATS 1ENGINE 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 1
Campaign timeline
20251 campaign
20242 campaigns
20231 campaign
20212 campaigns
20207 campaigns
20193 campaigns
Official campaigns

2020 BMW X3 recall campaigns

Open a campaign for the reported problem, consequence, remedy and official NHTSA campaign number.

VehicleSep 23, 2025

BMW relay recall — NHTSA campaign 25V636000

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…

relayBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleOct 15, 2024

BMW structure recall — NHTSA campaign 24V764000

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…

structureBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJul 17, 2024

BMW structure recall — NHTSA campaign 24V534000

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…

structureBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleMar 29, 2023

BMW seats recall — NHTSA campaign 23V211000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M…

seatsBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleAug 2, 2021

BMW engine recall — NHTSA campaign 21V598000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra…

engineBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleFeb 19, 2021

BMW camera recall — NHTSA campaign 21V096000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5…

cameraBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleSep 30, 2020

BMW traction battery recall — NHTSA campaign 20V601000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e…

traction batteryBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleSep 30, 2020

BMW camera recall — NHTSA campaign 20V598000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e,…

cameraBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleAug 18, 2020

BMW 12v/24v/48v battery recall — NHTSA campaign 20V490000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive…

12v/24v/48v batteryBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJul 29, 2020

BMW camera recall — NHTSA campaign 20V443000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly,…

cameraBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJun 15, 2020

BMW tie rod recall — NHTSA campaign 20V355000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving…

tie rodBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleMar 19, 2020

BMW buckle recall — NHTSA campaign 20V164000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran…

buckleBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleMar 18, 2020

BMW instrument cluster/panel recall — NHTSA campaign 20V152000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may…

instrument cluster/panelBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleOct 16, 2019

BMW pinion shaft recall — NHTSA campaign 19V738000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.

pinion shaftBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleSep 27, 2019

BMW camera recall — NHTSA campaign 19V684000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and…

cameraBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleSep 25, 2019

BMW front recall — NHTSA campaign 19V678000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have…

frontBMW of North America, LLC
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About 2020 BMW X3 recall results

This page groups NHTSA campaigns returned for the 2020 BMW X3 so you can compare the reported problem, possible consequence, remedy and campaign number in one place.

A model-level result cannot establish whether a specific VIN is affected or whether a repair has already been completed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup or contact the manufacturer for vehicle-specific confirmation.

Vehicle recall FAQ

2020 BMW X3 recall questions

Answers are based on the NHTSA campaign history currently available on this page.

How many recalls are listed for the 2020 BMW X3?

This page currently lists 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns returned for the 2020 BMW X3.

What is the latest 2020 BMW X3 recall campaign on this page?

The latest campaign currently shown is BMW relay recall — NHTSA campaign 25V636000, reported Sep 23, 2025.

Which component appears most often in 2020 BMW X3 recalls?

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA is the most frequent component in the campaigns currently listed here, appearing in 4 campaigns.

Does a 2020 BMW X3 recall page confirm my VIN is affected?

No. Model-year recall history cannot confirm whether a specific VIN has an open recall. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN or license plate.

Are other BMW X3 model years available?

Yes. Recall pages are currently available for 2026, 2025, 2022, 2019.