Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on February 20, 2025; 3 model-year listings affected.
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock
NHTSA campaign 25V106000 · reported February 20, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 40,736 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- The risk
- Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.