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2018 BMW X3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW X3. The most recent was reported on October 15, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW X3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V764000October 15, 2024Structure
24V534000July 17, 2024Structure
21V521000July 8, 2021Air Bags › Frontal
20V152000March 18, 2020Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
19V684000September 27, 2019Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
19V563000July 31, 2019Seats
18V453000July 6, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
18V431000June 21, 2018Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal
18V374000June 6, 2018Lane Departure › Lane Keep › Steering Assist
18V154000March 7, 2018Structure › Body
17V719000November 15, 2017Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Structure (3) · Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Lane Departure (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V764000

Structure

Report received by NHTSA
October 15, 2024
Owner notification
December 12, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,725 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

Safety risk

Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V764000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V534000

Structure

Report received by NHTSA
July 17, 2024
Owner notification
January 2, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
282,387 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

Safety risk

Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V534000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V521000

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
July 8, 2021
Owner notification
September 3, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
138 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.

Safety risk

A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V521000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V152000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
March 18, 2020
Owner notification
May 15, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V152000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V684000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 27, 2019
Owner notification
November 8, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
257,473 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X3
May 1, 2018 – August 13, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V684000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V563000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
July 31, 2019
Owner notification
September 27, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
20 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X3
May 29, 2018 – June 10, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V563000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V453000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
July 6, 2018
Owner notification
August 31, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,594 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X3
April 16, 2018 – June 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V453000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V431000

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Report received by NHTSA
June 21, 2018
Owner notification
August 20, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X3
December 21, 2017 – March 30, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear turn signals on the outboard side panel will illuminate red, while the inboard turn signals simultaneously illuminate amber. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Turn signals that flash multiple colors may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear turn signal lights, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V431000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V374000

Lane Departure › Lane Keep › Steering Assist

Report received by NHTSA
June 6, 2018
Owner notification
July 19, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
51 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X3
April 26, 2018 – May 2, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.

Safety risk

If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V374000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V154000

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
March 7, 2018
Owner notification
April 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,008 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X3
July 12, 2017 – February 23, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving.

Safety risk

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V154000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V719000

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
November 15, 2017
Owner notification
January 12, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,188 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X3
January 18, 2017 – November 8, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V719000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 15, 2024.