BMW is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 models due to potential cargo rail detachment in rear crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have rear cargo rail attachment bolts replaced by dealers.
Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling 2018-2023 X3 models where the interior cargo rail could detach during a rear crash, potentially increasing injury risk. Owners should have the rear cargo rail attachment bolts replaced by dealers.
The interior cargo rail attachment can become damaged in a rear crash, causing the cargo rail to detach. This detachment could potentially increase the risk of injury to occupants during a rear collision.
Owners of 2018-2023 BMW X3 models with the specific trim levels mentioned in the recall are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with this issue may face increased injury risk during rear collisions.
Check if your BMW X3 model is from 2018-2023 and has the specific trim levels listed in the recall notice. The recall covers X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles.
Reach out to BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a replacement for the rear cargo rail attachment bolts.
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts at no cost to the owner as part of the recall.
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.
The recall covers 2018-2023 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles.
Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024.
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts for free. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V534000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 24V534000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
