Key Takeaways
- BMW has issued a recall for nearly 300,000 MY2018-MY2023 BMW X3s.
- There’s a risk that the cargo rail may detach in a rear crash, increasing the risk of injury for occupants.
- BMW will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts at no cost to the customer.
It hasn’t been a great few weeks for BMW. After recalling nearly 400,000 3 Series models for airbag-related issues, the German marque had to recall a further 1,145 cars for the same problem. Now, it’s the turn of the MY2018-MY2023 X3. A total of 292,112 examples have been recalled, as the interior cargo rail can become damaged in a rear collision, resulting in the detachment of the cargo rail.
That doesn’t sound like a big problem, but it can be rather dangerous in an accident. If an X3 is rear-ended, the cargo rail can hit occupants, leaving occupants (particularly those in the second row) at greater risk of injury. The X3 is a popular family SUV and is often used to cart kids around, so this recall should not be taken lightly.
2025 BMW X3
- Base Trim Engine
- 2.0 turbo Inline-4
- Base Trim Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Base Trim Horsepower
- 255 hp @ 4,700-6,500 rpm
- Base Trim Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 1,600-4,500 rpm
- 0-60 MPH
- 6.0 s
What Brought On This Recall?
BMW says that it became aware of the defect when a 2022 BMW X3 was involved in “an extreme rear crash.” The automaker notes that the owner “retained legal counsel,” which meant the automaker couldn’t obtain any information regarding the crash. BMW was later legally served and was able to finally inspect the vehicle in March 2024.
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As a result, BMW has decided “in an abundance of caution” to issue a voluntary safety recall. Even though 291,112 vehicles are involved in the recall, BMW estimates that just 1% of X3s are affected by the issue. Owners are encouraged to take their vehicles to a BMW dealership for inspection, where the rear cargo rail attachment bolts will be replaced free of charge.
Own An X3? Here’s What To Do
Owners will be notified via mail by August 30, 2024. However, if you own one of the affected vehicles and want to find out more, you can call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. This is unlikely to be a big deal; we’re guessing that BMW is just covering all its bases following the unnamed customer’s decision to file a lawsuit against the brand. CarBuzz has contacted BMW for comment and will update the article once we receive a reply.
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List Of Affected Vehicles
- 2018-2023 BMW X3 sDrive30i
- 2018-2023 BMW X3 xDrive30i
- 2018-2023 BMW X3 M40i
- 2018-2023 BMW X3 M
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