United StatesCertain 2024–2026 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles are affected; you can identify if your vehicle is one of the involved VINs once VINs become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026. The steering spindle may be incorrectly attached to the steering column, which can lead to a loss of steering control; dealers will inspect the steering connection and will replace hardware or the spindle and column as necessary free of charge. Owner letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026, and owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V524000
The hazard
An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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