BMW X3 recalls
60 safety recalls for the BMW X3 (model years 2004–2026), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All BMW X3 recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 26V524 | 2024–2026 BMW X3 | Steering | 13 |
| 2026-02-02 | 26V056 | 2021–2024 BMW 330I & 2021–2024 BMW 430I + 6 more | Electrical system | 87,394 |
| 2025-12-11 | 25V857 | 2025–2026 BMW X3 | Steering | 36,922 |
| 2025-09-24 | 25V636 | 2019–2022 BMW Z4 & 2019–2021 BMW 330I + 7 more | Electrical system | 199,674 |
| 2025-04-16 | 25V247 | 2025 BMW X3 | Brakes | 26 |
| 2025-04-01 | 25V202 | 2025 BMW 330I & 2025 BMW 330I Xdrive + 5 more | Electrical system | 4,557 |
| 2025-03-12 | 25V154 | 2025 BMW X3 | Brakes | 192 |
| 2025-02-21 | 25V109 | 2025 BMW X3 | Electrical system | 114 |
| 2025-02-20 | 25V106 | 2022–2024 BMW X3 | Door latches & locks | 40,736 |
| 2024-12-05 | 24V909 | 2025 BMW X3 | Suspension | 2 |
| 2024-11-13 | 24V856 | 2025 BMW X3 | Airbag | 2 |
| 2024-10-17 | 24V772 | 2025 BMW X3 | Airbag | 7 |
| 2024-10-15 | 24V764 | 2018–2022 BMW X3 | Body & structure | 8,725 |
| 2024-08-14 | 24V608 | 2012–2016 BMW 328I & 2012–2016 BMW 328XI + 10 more | Electrical system | 720,796 |
| 2024-07-18 | 24V534 | 2018–2023 BMW X3 | Body & structure | 282,387 |
| 2024-07-11 | 24V527 | 2014–2015 BMW 320I & 2014–2015 BMW 328I + 14 more | Airbag | 1,145 |
| 2023-12-07 | 23V821 | 2023 BMW 3 Series & 2023 BMW 4 Series + 8 more | Powertrain & transmission | 552 |
| 2023-11-24 | 23V797 | 2014–2015 BMW X4 & 2014 BMW X3 + 1 more | Airbag | 486 |
| 2023-11-16 | 23V770 | 2024 BMW 230I & 2024 BMW 330I + 2 more | Steering | 201 |
| 2023-10-20 | 23V707 | 2010–2012 BMW 1 Series & 2010–2012 BMW 3 Series + 4 more | Engine | 157,796 |
| 2023-03-30 | 23V211 | 2019–2021 BMW 330I & 2019–2021 BMW M340I + 2 more | Seats | 51 |
| 2022-07-20 | 22V513 | 2022 BMW 228I & 2022 BMW X1 + 1 more | Fuel system | 5 |
| 2022-02-09 | 22V070 | 2022 BMW 330I & 2022 BMW 530I + 2 more | Powertrain & transmission | 4 |
| 2021-11-19 | 21V907 | 2013–2018 BMW 328D & 2014–2017 BMW X5 + 3 more | Fuel system | 50,404 |
| 2021-08-03 | 21V598 | 2019–2021 BMW Z4 & 2020–2021 BMW 745LE + 5 more | Engine | 50,024 |
| 2021-07-30 | 21V586 | 2014–2018 BMW 328D & 2014–2018 BMW X5 + 3 more | Fuel system | 11,216 |
| 2021-07-09 | 21V521 | 2018–2019 BMW X3 & 2019 BMW X4 | Airbag | 138 |
| 2021-03-24 | 21V199 | 2021 BMW X3 & 2021 BMW X4 | Fuel system | 17 |
| 2021-02-19 | 21V096 | 2019–2021 BMW 330I & 2019–2021 BMW 840I + 19 more | Backup camera | 13,858 |
| 2020-10-03 | 20V601 | 2020–2021 BMW 530E & 2020–2021 BMW X3 + 5 more | Electrical system | 4,509 |
| 2020-09-30 | 20V598 | 2020–2021 BMW 530I & 2020–2021 BMW 540I + 5 more | Backup camera | 312 |
| 2020-08-19 | 20V490 | 2020–2021 BMW X3 & 2021 BMW 330E + 2 more | Electrical system | 713 |
| 2020-07-29 | 20V443 | 2020 BMW X3 | Backup camera | 5 |
| 2020-06-16 | 20V355 | 2019–2020 BMW 330I & 2019–2020 BMW M340I + 4 more | Steering | 2,779 |
| 2020-03-20 | 20V164 | 2020 BMW 330I & 2020 BMW 840I + 5 more | Seat belt | 3,316 |
| 2020-03-18 | 20V152 | 2018–2020 BMW X3 & 2019–2020 BMW X4 | Airbag | 15 |
| 2020-01-15 | 20V017 | 2006–2013 BMW 328I & 2006–2013 BMW 335I + 17 more | Airbag | 59,965 |
| 2019-10-17 | 19V738 | 2020 BMW X3 & 2020 BMW X4 | Steering | 20 |
| 2019-09-30 | 19V684 | 2018–2020 BMW 530E & 2018–2020 BMW 530I + 23 more | Backup camera | 257,473 |
| 2019-09-26 | 19V678 | 2020 BMW X3 & 2020 BMW X4 | Suspension ⛔ | 368 |
| 2019-08-01 | 19V563 | 2018–2019 BMW X3 & 2019 BMW X4 | Seats | 20 |
| 2019-04-11 | 19V291 | 2019 BMW X3 & 2019 BMW X4 | Airbag | 50 |
| 2018-10-30 | 18V755 | 2013–2018 BMW 328D & 2014–2017 BMW X5 + 3 more | Engine | 44,368 |
| 2018-07-10 | 18V453 | 2018–2019 BMW X3 & 2019 BMW X4 | Brakes | 5,594 |
| 2018-06-27 | 18V431 | 2018 BMW X3 | Lights | 5 |
| 2018-06-08 | 18V374 | 2018–2019 BMW X3 | Lane assist | 51 |
| 2018-03-09 | 18V154 | 2018 BMW X3 | Body & structure | 17,008 |
| 2017-11-17 | 17V719 | 2018 BMW 230I & 2018 BMW M2 + 2 more | Electrical system | 3,188 |
| 2017-10-30 | 17V683 | 2007–2011 BMW 328I & 2007–2011 BMW 525I + 6 more | Engine | 740,561 |
| 2017-09-29 | 17V605 | 2006–2010 BMW X3 | Airbag | 85,302 |
| 2017-08-09 | 17V495 | 2012–2013 BMW X3 & 2013 BMW M6 | Airbag | 6,785 |
| 2016-10-03 | 16V704 | 2017 BMW X3 | Steering | 103 |
| 2016-09-21 | 16V683 | 2014–2015 BMW X5 & 2015 BMW X3 + 1 more | Airbag | 3,606 |
| 2016-05-23 | 16V333 | 2011–2017 BMW X3 & 2015–2017 BMW X4 | Child seat | 188,668 |
| 2014-10-16 | 14V648 | 2015 BMW X3 & 2015 BMW X4 | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 53 |
| 2014-10-07 | 14V627 | 2012–2014 BMW 320I & 2012–2014 BMW 328I + 5 more | Brakes | 8,988 |
| 2013-11-21 | 13V570 | 2013 BMW X3 | Airbag | 3 |
| 2013-10-21 | 13V454 | 2012–2014 BMW 320I & 2012–2014 BMW 328I + 4 more | Brakes | 76,191 |
| 2011-06-29 | 11V341 | 2011 BMW X3 | Steering | 51 |
| 2008-08-05 | 08V384 | 2004–2006 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2006 BMW X3 + 1 more | Airbag | 200,000 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the BMW X3 have?
The BMW X3 has 60 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2004–2026. The 2020 model year has the most (16).
Are BMW X3 recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)