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BMW X3 Recalls

Compare BMW X3 recall history by model year, common components and recent NHTSA campaigns.

10distinct campaigns
1model years with results
2019–2019model-year range
Oct 15, 2024latest campaign date
Common recalled components
STRUCTURE 2BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 2AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1SEATS 1AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 1
Campaign timeline
20242 campaigns
20212 campaigns
20201 campaign
20193 campaigns
20182 campaigns
Recalls by year

BMW X3 recalls by model year

Open an exact model year to see the NHTSA campaigns returned for that vehicle combination.

Linked NHTSA campaigns

Recent campaigns for BMW X3

Each campaign below links to its detailed NHTSA recall record.

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
VehicleJul 8, 2021

BMW frontal air bag recall — NHTSA campaign 21V521000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant…

frontal air bagBMW 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
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
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
VehicleJul 31, 2019

BMW seats recall — NHTSA campaign 19V563000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly…

seatsBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleApr 10, 2019

BMW inflator module recall — NHTSA campaign 19V291000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured,…

inflator moduleBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJul 6, 2018

BMW caliper recall — NHTSA campaign 18V453000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on…

caliperBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJun 6, 2018

BMW steering assist recall — NHTSA campaign 18V374000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering…

steering assistBMW of North America, LLC
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Model-level recall history can show campaigns associated with BMW X3, but it cannot confirm whether your specific vehicle still has an unrepaired recall.

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Understanding BMW X3 recall history

The same NHTSA campaign can apply to more than one BMW X3 model year. This overview counts each campaign once, while the model-year links show the campaigns returned for each exact year.

Use this page to research patterns and compare campaigns. It does not determine whether a specific VIN is included in a recall or whether a recall repair remains open.

Vehicle recall FAQ

BMW X3 recall questions

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

How many BMW X3 recall campaigns are listed?

This page currently groups 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns across 1 BMW X3 model year with results.

Which BMW X3 model years have recall pages?

Recall pages are currently available for 2019.

What is the latest BMW X3 recall campaign shown here?

The latest campaign currently shown is BMW structure recall — NHTSA campaign 24V764000, reported Oct 15, 2024.

What component is recalled most often on the BMW X3?

STRUCTURE is the most frequent component in the BMW X3 campaigns currently represented here, appearing in 2 campaigns.

Does a BMW X3 recall page show whether my VIN needs repair?

No. These model-level pages summarize NHTSA campaigns by year. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup to check whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.