2024 BMW X3 recalls

3 safety recalls, 42 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
42Complaints
5Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2024 BMW X3 recall list

Steering recall

26V-524
August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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 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 were mailed October 8, 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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

25V-106
February 20, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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 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.

Steering recall

23V-770
November 16, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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 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.

2024 BMW X3 owner complaints

42 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System13
Engine6
Unknown or Other6
Back Over Prevention6
Power Train4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Air Bags2
Steering2

Recent complaints

October 9, 2026Engine

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. They continue to say I have to wait for the part availability.

October 7, 2026Engine

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 fire. The concern here is that as we move into the colder months here in the northeast, a far-too-common problem people have is rodents (mice, squirrels, chipmunks) crawling up into the engine area and making nests - and sometimes doing severe damage to wires - in cars not parked in garages. I have the ability to park in a garage, but am disinclined to do so due to a potential fire being caused by the unaddressed starter motor issue. BMW has known about the starter motor for mont

October 5, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or OtherEngine

The vehicle is under an open fire‑risk recall involving the starter system. The manufacturer has not provided a remedy. The dealership confirmed that parts for the few vehicles BMW claims are repairable are backordered until 2027. This means there is effectively no fix available. The vehicle is equipped with Remote Start, which activates the starter while the vehicle is unattended. This increases the risk described in the recall and makes the manufacturer’s only interim instruction (“park outside”) even more difficult to follow in winter conditions or in areas with theft/vandalism concerns. The manufacturer responded to an inquiry but did not provide a remedy, timeline, or meaningful interim

October 2, 2026Electrical System

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

September 20, 2026Electrical SystemAir BagsCrash1 injury

I was driving through a green light through an intersection and a car on the opposite side of me had a yield green which they were suppose to wait for me to go and then continue with their left turn, but instead the driver decide to just go and our vehicles collided. The other car, which was a toyota corolla, had damage to their passenger side in which the front bumper looks like it got detached but the airbags were deployed. On my BMW, my entire grill, structural bumper beam, front crumple zone, radiator, driver side beam and bumper were all pretty much destroyed. My hood is dented inward and the insurance company has filed it a total loss. However, due to the extensive damage on my front,

2024 BMW X3 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 BMW X3 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2024 BMW X3 SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2024 BMW X3: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 17.1%.

2024 BMW X3 recall FAQ

Does the 2024 BMW X3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2024 BMW X3. The most recent, filed August 12, 2026, concerns the steering.

What are the most common 2024 BMW X3 problems?

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (13 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2024 BMW X3 safe?

The 2024 BMW X3 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2024 BMW X3?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.