BMW recalls 2024–2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles over steering spindle attachment
The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column, which can lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or the spindle and column as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Product
- BMW X3 2024–2026
- Company
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Hazard
- An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 13 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 8, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V524000
- Model years: 2024–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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