Recall 26V524000: 2024–2026 BMW X3

Report received

Aug 12, 2026

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected

13vehicles

Model years

2024–2026

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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 were mailed October 8, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2024 BMW X342 complaints
• 2025 BMW X338 complaints
• 2026 BMW X322 complaints