BMW recalls certain 2018-2022 X3 models due to rear cargo rail detachment risk during crashes. Owners must have rear cargo rail attachment bolts replaced by dealers.
Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 vehicles because the rear cargo rail could detach during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the rear cargo rail attachment bolts replaced by dealers to prevent this hazard.
During a rear crash, the rear cargo rail attachment may become damaged, causing the cargo rail to detach. This detachment could increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Owners of 2018-2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M models are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the rear cargo rail detaches during a crash.
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, or X3 M model. The recall was previously addressed under recall number 24V-534 but requires a new repair.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a repair for the rear cargo rail attachment bolts.
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts at no cost to fix the detachment risk.
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.
The rear cargo rail attachment may become damaged in a rear crash, causing the cargo rail to detach and increasing injury risk.
Yes, vehicles previously fixed under recall number 24V-534 require a new repair to address the issue.
Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V764000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 24V764000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
