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2023 BMW X3 Recalls & Safety Report

4 open recalls

The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X3. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges — check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

NHTSA campaign #: 26V056000 · Reported: Jan. 30, 2026 · Electrical

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign #: 25V106000 · Reported: Feb. 20, 2025 · Latches/Doors

STRUCTURE

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign #: 24V534000 · Reported: July 17, 2024 · Structure/Body

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign #: 23V821000 · Reported: Dec. 6, 2023 · Powertrain

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