Sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada. 5 of these are critical and require prompt attention. All recall repairs are free at an authorized BMW dealer — bring your VIN to confirm which apply to your vehicle.
Due to a manufacturing defect, inadequate sealing of the starter motor may allow moisture to enter into the unit. If this occurs, corrosion may result in the engine not starting. In rare cases, it could also cause a short circuit leading to overheating of the starter motor and in the worst case, to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BMW requesting that they schedule an appointment immediately with their preferred authorised BMW dealer to replace the starter motor, free of charge.
REC-006446 · 15,352 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in the event of an extreme rear impact. This could result in the interior cargo rail detaching from the vehicle.
If the interior cargo rail detaches from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of serious injury to vehicle passengers.
Owners who have had their vehicle rectified under previous recall REC-006050 must also contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts with a new version, free of charge.
REC-006159 · 3,555 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during recall 51 84 24RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-410) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash. Safety Risk: A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.
2024609 · 557 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
24V764000 · 8,725 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
2024544 · 587,250 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in the event of an extreme rear impact. This could result in the interior cargo rail detaching from the vehicle.
If the interior cargo rail detaches from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of serious injury to vehicle passengers.
Owners of registered affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by BMW to schedule an appointment to have the recall completed. Vehicle owners can also check for outstanding recalls and select their preferred authorised BMW dealer at www.recall.bmw.com.au. The rear cargo rail attachment bolts will be replaced with an upgraded version, free of charge.
REC-006050 · 26,547 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash. Safety Risk: A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.
2024410 · 13,830 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
24V534000 · 282,387 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
A software update issue may lead to an engine failure whilst driving and a red Check Control message "Drive faulty” may also appear.
A sudden loss of engine power increases the risk of an accident and injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their authorised BMW Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out free of charge. You can locate your closest authorised BMW Dealer at www.bmw.com.au/dealers or call the BMW Australia Recall Hotline on 1800 243 675. For further information and to contact a preferred authorised BMW Dealer service centre via the web, consumers can also utilise the BMW Australia recall webpage and using either the vehicle's VIN or registration, check to see if the vehicle has an outstanding safety recall or technical action. www.recall.bmw.com.au
REC-005304 · 107 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat trim may not be properly attached to the front passenger seat. Over time, this could cause the occupant classification system (OCS) not to work properly. If this happens, the airbag system can turn off the passenger-front airbag even when an adult is sitting in the seat. Safety Risk: In a crash where an airbag is required, an airbag that does not inflate could increase the risk of injury for an adult passenger. Corrective Action: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to make an appointment with a dealer to replace the front passenger seat cushion (including the occupant classification system).
2021419 · 14 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
21V521000 · 138 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
21V096000 · 13,858 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
The steering track rods may be damaged when exposed to high temperatures and vibrational loads. If the steering track rods are damaged or break, the vehicle will have limited steering ability and may not steer as expected.
Limited steering ability increases the risk of an accident with injury or death of the vehicle occupants and other road users.
BMW Australia will contact all known owners. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall via https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html
REC-000128 · 1,269 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
20V152000 · 15 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on. Safety Risk: Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.
2019480 · 14,323 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
19V684000 · 257,473 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417.
19V563000 · 20 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument trim panel could cause the passenger-front airbag not to deploy properly in a crash. Safety Risk: A passenger-front airbag that does not work properly could cause increased injuries in a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW dealers will replace the instrument trim panel prior to vehicle sale.
2019177 · 2 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
19V291000 · 50 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. Note: This condition would result in the illumination of the check engine warning lamp and an “engine malfunction” message appearing in the instrument cluster. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-373.
2018497 · 1,313 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
18V453000 · 5,594 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.
If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
18V374000 · 51 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
2019 BMW X3 recall questions
The 2019 BMW X3 has 22 known safety recalls. 5 are classified as critical and may require immediate attention. We recommend checking with your dealer using your specific VIN for the most accurate information.
Yes, all manufacturer safety recalls for the BMW X3 are repaired completely free of charge at any authorized BMW dealership. This includes parts, labor, and any related expenses regardless of your vehicle's current mileage or whether you're the original owner.
The best way to check is to enter your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in our search tool above. You can also contact any authorized BMW dealer directly with your VIN. Some recalls only affect vehicles manufactured during specific date ranges or with certain equipment configurations.
Contact your nearest authorized BMW dealership to schedule a repair appointment. For critical recalls marked "Do Not Drive," park your vehicle safely and arrange for service immediately. Bring your recall notice or VIN to the appointment. Parts availability may vary, so schedule early.
It depends on the specific recall. Your vehicle has 5 critical recalls that may advise against driving until repaired. Always read the recall details carefully. For critical safety issues, park the vehicle and contact your dealer immediately.
Safety recalls for the 2019 BMW X3 remain open indefinitely - there is no expiration date. Even if your vehicle is many years old or has high mileage, authorized BMW dealers must perform the recall repair free of charge whenever you bring it in.
Recall repairs must be performed at an authorized BMW dealership. Any BMW dealer in the US or Canada can perform the repair, regardless of where you purchased the vehicle. Contact your preferred dealer to schedule an appointment.
Manufacturers are required to notify registered owners by mail when new recalls are issued. However, if you've moved or bought the vehicle used, you may not receive notices. We recommend checking periodically using your VIN and registering with NHTSA for recall alerts.
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