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2026 BMW X3 Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

2 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 26V524000
Report Date: August 12, 2026

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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 Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized 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.

~13 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 25V857000
Report Date: December 11, 2025

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. 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 will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.

~36,922 vehicles impacted

BMW X3 Recalls by Model Year

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