Notice names this product. BMW’s BMW X3 is named in NHTSA recall 26V524000. Your particular item is not yet verified. Compare the identifiers and exclusions in the notice before deciding whether it applies. Agency-reported hazard: An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Units affected: 13. Agency consumer action: 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.
This notice names a product; your particular item is not yet verified. Compare every applicable model, serial, lot, production-date or model-year boundary below.
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.
Still to verify: match the label on your item with the full official notice, including any exclusions, tables and photos. Some identifiers appear only on the agency website and are absent from this data feed. A missing field does not mean all versions are affected.
If your lot or date falls outside a stated range, this notice has not established that your item is affected. This is not a finding about other recalls or product safety.
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An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Company / brand: BMW Of North America recalls
Affected product: BMW X3 recall status
Official ID 26V524000 · Official record ↗
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