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BMW X3 recalls
626 official recall campaigns for the BMW X3, published by vehicle safety authorities in Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Finland, France and 15 more, covering model years 1997–2026. The most recent was issued in 2026 (69 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 626 campaigns
- 432 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇨🇱 Chile
- 🇨🇳 China
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇫🇮 Finland
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇬🇧 UK
- 🇮🇱 Israel
Common BMW X3 recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Airbags 64
- Engine 58
- Electrical & software 49
- Steering 32
- Seats 17
- Fire risk 16
BMW X3 recalls by year
- 2026 · 69
- 2025 · 107
- 2024 · 82
- 2023 · 67
- 2022 · 16
- 2021 · 37
- 2020 · 66
- 2019 · 37
- 2018 · 48
- 2017 · 9
- 2016 · 23
- 2015 · 3
- 2014 · 10
- 2013 · 12
- 2011 · 4
Showing the 200 most recent of 626 campaigns.
BMW X3 recalls in 2026 (69)
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BMW 320i, 320i Touring — safety recall (South Korea)Medium
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BMW X5M X6M X5 X6 X7 XM X3 X2 X1 5 7 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X5M X6M X5 X6 X7 XM X3 X2 X1 5 7 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X5M X6M X5 X6 X7 XM X3 X2 X1 5 7 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X5M X6M X5 X6 X7 XM X3 X2 X1 5 7 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X5M X6M X5 X6 X7 XM X3 X2 X1 5 7 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X5M X6M X5 X6 X7 XM X3 X2 X1 5 7 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X5M X6M X5 X6 X7 XM X3 X2 X1 5 7 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X5 X6 X7 X3 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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BMW XM X3 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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BMW 2 3 4 X3 X4 Z4 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW 2 3 4 X3 X4 Z4 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW 2 3 4 X3 X4 Z4 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X5M X6M X5 X6 X7 XM X3 X2 X1 5 7 — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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BMW X3 — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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BMW X3 — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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BMW series 2, series 3, series 4 — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan)High risk
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BMW 1-SERIE, X3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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BMW seria 2 (G42), seria 3 (G20), seria 3 (G21) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3(G01) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3(G01), X4(G02), seria 5(G30) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW x3 voiture de tourisme. — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW 220i, 318i — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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BMW Serie 2, Serie 3, Serie 4 — safety recall (Peru)High risk
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BMW X3 — Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm (US)High risk
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BMW Series 2, Series 3 — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, FR)High risk
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BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan)High risk
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BMW 7, 3, X5, 4, 2, 6, X4, 5, X3, Z4, I3, X7, X6 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW x3 voiture de tourisme. — safety recall (France)Medium
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BMW Z4 sDrive20i, X4 xDrive30i, X3 XDRIVE30i — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW M3, X3, 3, X1, 1 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW X3 G45 — safety recall (Peru)High risk
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BMW X3 M50, X3 30e xDrive, X3 30 xDrive — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW X3, 3series, M3 — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW X3, X4, rada5 — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW 1, 3, X1 — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW Série 2 - Série 3 - Série 4 - Série 5 - Série 6 - X3 - X4 - X5 — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW X3, X4, X5 — Replace the Engine Starter Motor (UK)High risk
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BMW 1, 3, x1 — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW x3 (g01) - x4 (g02) - série 5 (g30) voiture de tourisme. — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW X3 (G01) - X4 (G02) - Série 5 (G30) — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, FR)High risk
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BMW 1, 3 — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW X3 20 xDrive, X3 20d xDrive — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW 220i, 318i — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW Série 2 - Série 3 - Série 4 - Série 5 - Série 6 - X3 - X4 - X5 — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, FR)High risk
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BMW seria 6 Gran Coupe (F06), seria 5 Gran Turismo (F07), seria 5 saloon (F10) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3, X4, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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BMW X3, 3 SERIES, X4 — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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BMW I3, X6, X5, X3, 2, 4, 7, 6, X7, X4, Z4, 3, 5 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW Z4 20i, X4, X3 — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW X3 — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW X3, X3M — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW 2 SERIE, 3 SERIE, 4 SERIE — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Electrical System: Starter AssemblyHigh risk
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BMW 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan)High risk
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BMW X3, X3M — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW x3, x3m voiture particulière. — safety recall (France)Medium
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BMW 3er, 4er, i4 — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW 1, 2, 2 Active Tourer/Gran Tourer — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW 1, 3, X3 — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW 1, 2, 2 Active Tourer/Gran Tourer — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH, 1 SERIES COUPE, X3 — Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5 (UK)High risk
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BMW X3 M50 — safety recall (China)High risk
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BMW 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 1 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
BMW X3 recalls in 2025 (107)
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BMW X3 20 xDrive, X3 20d xDrive — safety recall (South Korea)High risk
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BMW 3 SERIES, X5, X6 — Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) (UK)High risk
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BMW X3, 3series, M3 — safety recall (Portugal)High risk
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BMW rady X3, X3M — safety recall (Slovakia)Medium
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BMW x3, x3m voiture particulière. — safety recall (France)Medium
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BMW seria 6 Gran Coupe (F06), seria 5 Gran Turismo (F07), seria 5 saloon (F10) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW seria 6 Gran Coupe (F06), seria 5 Gran Turismo (F07), seria 5 saloon (F10) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW seria 6 Gran Coupe (F06), seria 5 saloon (F10), seria 5 Touring (F11) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X5 (E70), X6 (E71), X6 (E72) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3(E83), X1(E84), Seria 3 Coupé (E92) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW Seria 1 Coupé (E82), X3(E83), X1(E84) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW seria 1 – 3d (E81), Seria 1 Coupé (E82), X3(E83) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW Seria 1 (F20), seria 1 (F21), Seria 5 (G30) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW seria 6 Gran Coupe (F06), seria 5 Gran Turismo (F07), seria 5 saloon (F10) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X5 (E70), X6 (E71), X6 (E72) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X5 (E70), X6 (E71), X6 (E72) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3(E83) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW Seria 1 – 3d (E81), Seria 1 Coupé (E82), X3(E83) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3(E83) X4 (E84) Seria 3 saloon (E90) Seria 3 Coupé (E92) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW seria 1 – 3d (E81), Seria 1 Coupé (E82), X3(E83) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW seria 6 Gran Coupe (F06), seria 5 Gran Turismo (F07), seria 5 saloon (F10) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW Seria 1 – 3d (E81), Seria 1 Coupé (E82), X3 (E83) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW Seria 3 (G20), Seria 3 (G21), Seria 5 (G30) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3(E83) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW Seria 1 – 3d (E81), X3(E83), X1(E84) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW seria 6 Gran Coupe (F06), seria 5 Gran Turismo (F07), seria 5 saloon (F10) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW Seria 3 (G20), Seria 3 touring (G21), X3 (G01) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3 (G01), X4 (G02), seria 3 (G20) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3 (G45) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Steering: Steering Control ModuleMedium
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BMW X3 M50, X3 20 xDrive, X3 20 — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW X3 — Programming Control Units (Steering Gear) (UK)High risk
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BMW X3 M50 xDrive, X3 30e xDrive, X3 30 xDrive — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW X3 20 xDrive, X3 20d xDrive — safety recall (Japan)Medium
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BMW X3 G45 — safety recall (Peru)High risk
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BMW 220i Coupé, 320i — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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BMW 318i, 318i Touring — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW Z4 sDrive20i, Z4 20i, X4 XDRIVE30i — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW 1, 2, 4, X6, X5, X3, 6, 5, 3 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW X3 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan)Medium
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BMW 1, 2, 3 — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW 1, 2 — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW X4 XDRIVE35i, X4 XDRIVE30D, X4 XDRIVE28i — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW Serie 3 G20, Serie 5 G30, X3 G01 — safety recall (Peru)High risk
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BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCH, 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH, X3 — Replace the Engine Starter Motor (UK)Medium
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BMW X4 XDRIVE20D, X3 XDRIVE20D — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW X3 20d xDrive — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW 3, X5, Z4, X7, X6, 7, 1, X3, 2, I3, 6, X4, 4, 5 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Peru)Medium
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BMW X3, 5 SERIES, X4 — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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BMW 1 SERIE, 2 SERIE COUPE, 3 SERIE LANG — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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PARK OUTSIDE — Electrical System: Starter Assembly: RelayHigh risk
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BMW X3, G3XN — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW 3 series, 4 series, 5 series — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW rady 3, 4, 5 — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan)High risk
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BMW X3 — Replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row) (UK)Medium
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW 3 SERIES, 1 SERIES, X3 — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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BMW 320i, 420i Convertible — safety recall (South Korea)High risk
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BMW X3 20 xDrive, X3 20d xDrive — safety recall (South Korea)High risk
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BMW X3 M50, X3 20 — safety recall (Colombia)Medium
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BMW x3 voiture de tourisme. — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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BMW X3 (G45) — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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BMW 320i, 328i — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW 523i, 523d xDriveツーリング — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW X3 20d xDrive, X3 20 xDrive — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW 3, X3, 4, X5, I4, I5, 5 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW X3 — Rework/Replace the Starter Generator (SGR) (UK)Medium
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BMW X3, G3XN — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW 320i, 320i Touring — safety recall (South Korea)High risk
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BMW X3 20 xDrive, X3 20d xDrive — safety recall (South Korea)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW X3, G3XN — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW 3er, 4er — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW rady, 1, 3 — safety recall (Slovakia)Medium
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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BMW X3 M40i, X4 M40i — safety recall (China)Medium
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: DiscMedium
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BMW 2 SERIE, 3 SERIE, 5 SERIE — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Electrical System: Starter AssemblyHigh risk
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BMW X3 20 xDrive — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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BMW X3 — Replace Rear Brake Hose G45 (UK)High risk
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BMW 3 Serie (G20, G21), 4 Serie (G22, G23, G26), 5 Serie (G60, G61, G68) — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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BMW 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW 0051070600: X3 (G01), X3 M (F97), 0041340200: X1 (U11) — safety recall (Poland)High risk
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsMedium
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BMW X3 xDrive20i, X3 xDrive20d — safety recall (Japan)Medium
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BMW X3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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BMW X3 — Rework Starter Generator Electrical Connection (UK)Medium
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BMW X3 xDrive20d, X4 xDrive20d — safety recall (South Korea)Medium
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Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery: CablesHigh risk
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BMW 1 series, 3 series, x1 — safety recall (France)High risk
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Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: LockMedium
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BMW 520d, 520d xDrive — safety recall (South Korea)Medium
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BMW 2, 3, 4 — safety recall (Slovakia)High risk
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BMW x3, 3series, m3 — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW X3, 3series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW 3, M3, X1, X3, 1 — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW 630d xDrive, 730d xDrive — safety recall (South Korea)Medium
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BMW 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X3 — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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BMW X3 — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
BMW X3 recalls in 2024 (24)
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BMW X3, 3 — safety recall (Taiwan)High risk
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BMW X3 — Adaption measure for the emission control system (UK)Medium
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BMW 1 Serie (E81, E82, E87, E88), 3 Serie (E90, E91, E92, E93), X1 (E84) — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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BMW 130i, 135i クーペ — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW X3 30e XDRIVE — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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Suspension: Front: Wheel BearingMedium
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BMW X3, X3M — Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97 (UK)Medium
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BMW 320d xDrive, 320d xDrive T — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW X3 M, X3 M Competition — safety recall (South Korea)High risk
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BMW X3 20 xDrive, X3 20d xDrive — safety recall (South Korea)High risk
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Air Bags: Side/Window: CurtainMedium
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BMW X3, X3M — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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BMW X3 xDrive20d, 320d — safety recall (Japan)High risk
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BMW X3 — Replace Passenger Airbag G45 (UK)High risk
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BMW X3, X3M — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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BMW 1 SERIE, 3 SERIE, X3 — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE, 5 SERIES GT, 5 SERIES SALOON — Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5 (UK)High risk
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BMW 1, 2, 2 active tourer/gran tourer — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW 5 SERIE, 7 SERIE, I5 — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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BMW 1, 2 — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Air Bags: Passenger Side Frontal: CushionMedium
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StructureMedium
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BMW X3 M40d, X5 xDrive 35d — safety recall (Japan)Medium
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BMW 1 series, 3 series, x3 — safety recall (France)High risk
BMW X3 recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
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| 🇩🇪 Germany | 99 | KBA · recall database (Rückrufdatenbank) |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 65 | MOLIT · recall search |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 61 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 52 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 51 | — |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 50 | DVSA · registration or VIN lookup |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 44 | MLIT · recall search |
| 🇫🇷 France | 37 | RappelConso · recall notices |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 30 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 29 | NZTA · recall search |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 25 | Traficom · recall search |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 23 | — |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 21 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇨🇳 China | 10 | — |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 9 | — |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 5 | — |
| 🇮🇳 India | 5 | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 4 | PROFECO · safety alerts |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 3 | SERNAC · safety alerts |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 2 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
How to check if your BMW X3 has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every BMW X3 on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: KBA (Germany), MOLIT (South Korea), NHTSA (United States), EU Safety Gate (Netherlands), DVSA (UK), MLIT (Japan).
- Ask an authorised BMW dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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