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2026 Bmw X3 recalls

There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with the 2026 Bmw X3 in the current search results.

Quick answer

2 recall campaigns found. Review each campaign below for the affected component, safety risk and remedy. Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

Most-mentioned components
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE · 1STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · 1
Campaign 25V857000

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

11/12/2025
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

Risk

Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

Remedy

The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.

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Campaign 26V524000

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

12/08/2026
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.

Risk

An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

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Does this mean my vehicle has an open recall?

No. Year/make/model search returns general recall campaigns associated with that vehicle configuration. A VIN-specific lookup is needed to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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What should I do?

Read the remedy and manufacturer guidance for each campaign. Safety recall remedies are generally provided by manufacturers without charge when the vehicle is covered by the recall.