BMW X3 (2019) Recall: Lane Departure Warning System May Not Detect Hands Off Wheel
BMW is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 models with lane keeping assist to prevent crashes if warning system fails to detect hands off wheel. Owners must have steering wheel inspected by dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling some 2018-2019 X3 models that may not properly detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel, which could lead to crashes. Owners should have their steering wheel checked by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223561-bmw-x3-2019-recall-lane-departure-warning-system-may-not.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223561-bmw-x3-2019-recall-lane-departure-warning-system-may-not · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V374000
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“BMW X3 (2019) Recall: Lane Departure Warning System May Not Detect Hands Off Wheel.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223561-bmw-x3-2019-recall-lane-departure-warning-system-may-not. Based on NHTSA recall #18V374000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V374000).
Why it’s dangerous
The lane keeping system may not detect when the driver's hands are off the wheel, so the vehicle won't warn them if they drift out of their lane. This could lead to a crash if the driver doesn't notice the lane departure.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i models with the Active Lane Keeping Assistant option are affected. Drivers who frequently use lane-keeping features are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's model year (2018-2019), trim level (xDrive30i, sDrive30i, M40i), and if it has the Active Lane Keeping Assistant option. The recall covers specific X3 models sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to get your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Have Steering Wheel Inspected
Dealers will check if your steering wheel is compatible with the lane keeping system and replace it if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 43 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V374000 (June 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.