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US recalls (3)
Steering: linkages, knuckle
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.
Risk and remedy
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: doors, lock
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."
Risk and remedy
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
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Engine
2026-07-08 · campaign 2026-331
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat.
Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-040.
Safety Risk:
A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-544
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Steering
2023-11-16 · campaign 2023-614 · 22 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering gear.
Owner complaints (42)
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW X3 (5 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 86).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | |
| Back over prevention | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 BMW X3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 BMW X3 SUV RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2024 BMW X3 SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 BMW X3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| X3 M 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
| X3 M Competition 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
| X3 M40i 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
| X3 sDrive30i 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| X3 xDrive30i 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.