There have been 25 safety recalls for the BMW X3. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW X3.
a loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. in addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 BMW 330I, 2025 BMW 330i Xdrive, 2025 BMW 430I, 2025 BMW 430i Xdrive, 2025 BMW 530I, 2025 BMW 530i Xdrive, 2025 BMW X3 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xdrive, 530i, 530i xdrive, 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive), 4 series convertible (430i, 430i xdrive), 4 series gran coupe (430i, 430i xdrive) and x3 30 xdrive vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an overheated battery cable connection can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. in addition, an overheated battery cable increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 BMW X3 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2025 x3 30 xdrive vehicles. the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may have been improperly tightened and overheat.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 BMW X3, 2023 BMW X3, 2024 BMW X3 |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 BMW X3 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2025 x3 30 vehicles. the front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 BMW X3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2025 x3 30 xdrive vehicles. the gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X4, 2014 BMW X5 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014 x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x4 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, and x5 xdrive35i vehicles. the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 BMW 330I, 2022 BMW 530I, 2022 BMW X3, 2022 BMW X4 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, x3 xdrive30i, and x4 xdrive30i vehicles. the mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 BMW 540I, 2020 BMW 745LE, 2021 BMW 745LE, 2020 BMW M340i, 2020 BMW X3, 2020 BMW X4, 2021 BMW X4, 2019 BMW Z4, 2020 BMW Z4, 2021 BMW Z4, 2020 Toyota Supra, 2021 Toyota Supra |
| Component: ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 m340i, m340i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, x3 m40i, 2020-2021 x4 m40i, 745le xdrive, 2019-2021 z4 m40i, and 2020-2021 toyota supra vehicles. during engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 BMW 328D, 2015 BMW 328D, 2016 BMW 328D, 2017 BMW 328D, 2018 BMW 328D, 2014 BMW 535D, 2015 BMW 535D, 2016 BMW 535D, 2015 BMW 740LD, 2015 BMW X3, 2016 BMW X3, 2017 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X5, 2015 BMW X5, 2016 BMW X5, 2017 BMW X5, 2018 BMW X5 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xdrive, x5 xdrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xdrive, 2015 740ld xdrive, and 2015-2017 x3 xdrive28d vehicles. the high-pressure fuel pump may fail.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 BMW X3, 2019 BMW X3, 2020 BMW X3, 2019 BMW X4, 2020 BMW X4 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Recall Summary: 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 not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 1, 2025 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 4,397 |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables | 114 |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock | 40,736 |
| Dec. 5, 2024 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 2 |
| Nov. 12, 2024 | Air Bags:side/window:curtain | 2 |
| Nov. 24, 2023 | Air Bags:frontal | 486 |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Aug. 2, 2021 | Engine | 50,024 |
| Jul. 29, 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 11,216 |
| Mar. 18, 2020 | Electrical System: Instrument Panel | 15 |
| Jan. 15, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 59,965 |
| Oct. 25, 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) | 44,368 |
| Nov. 15, 2017 | Electrical System: Instrument Panel | 3,188 |
| Oct. 30, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) | 740,561 |
| Sep. 28, 2017 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 85,302 |
| Aug. 8, 2017 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 6,785 |
| Oct. 3, 2016 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 103 |
| Sep. 21, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 3,606 |
| May. 23, 2016 | Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor | 188,668 |
| Oct. 16, 2014 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 53 |
| Oct. 7, 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 8,988 |
| Nov. 15, 2013 | Air Bag | 3 |
| Sep. 26, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 76,191 |
| Jun. 29, 2011 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 51 |
| Aug. 5, 2008 | Air Bags:frontal | 200,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 BMW X3 | 4 |
| 2024 BMW X3 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW X3 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW X3 | 2 |
| 2020 BMW X3 | 2 |
| 2019 BMW X3 | 1 |
| 2018 BMW X3 | 2 |
| 2017 BMW X3 | 4 |
| 2016 BMW X3 | 3 |
| 2015 BMW X3 | 5 |
| 2014 BMW X3 | 4 |
| 2013 BMW X3 | 5 |
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2 |
| 2011 BMW X3 | 3 |
| 2010 BMW X3 | 3 |
| 2009 BMW X3 | 3 |
| 2008 BMW X3 | 3 |
| 2007 BMW X3 | 3 |
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2 |
| 2005 BMW X3 | 1 |
| 2004 BMW X3 | 1 |