2024 BMW X3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,057miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2024 BMW X3, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,057 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Before I heard about the recall, about 1 week prior while we were on the highway my son was as in his car seat and we were about few mile to our destination his door unlocked and opened. We had to pull over to close it and was very alarmed.”
NHTSA complaint #11645612, filed 2025-02“The contact owns a 2024 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V106000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rear driver’s and rear passenger’s side doors would open with one action instead of two. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11656719, filed 2025-04, 18,114 miles“The contact owns a 2024 BMW X3. The contact stated that while making a left turn at 20 MPH, a warning chime sounded followed by an alert on the instrument panel which indicated that the rear passenger’s side door had opened with a child strapped in a car seat by the door. The contact immediately pulled over and closed the door. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V106000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the recall and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11645622, filed 2025-02, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2024 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V106000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11657796, filed 2025-04Related recalls
- 25V106000Feb 20, 2025BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not…Covers: BMW X3 2022–2024
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 BMW X3
13 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology