Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on August 12, 2026; 3 model-year listings affected.
Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm
NHTSA campaign 26V524000 · reported August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 13 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.