BMW X3 (2022) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
BMW is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 models due to second-row door locks that can unlock unexpectedly, potentially causing injury to rear passengers. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement of the locking modules.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling some 2022-2024 X3 vehicles because the second-row door locks can unlock without warning, which could cause injury to rear seat passengers. This is a safety issue that requires fixing to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80778-bmw-x3-2022-recall-doors-may-unlock-unexpectedly-risking-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80778-bmw-x3-2022-recall-doors-may-unlock-unexpectedly-risking-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V106000
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“BMW X3 (2022) Recall: Doors May Unlock Unexpectedly Risking Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80778-bmw-x3-2022-recall-doors-may-unlock-unexpectedly-risking-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #25V106000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V106000).
Why it’s dangerous
The second-row seat side door locking modules can malfunction and unlock with a single motion. This means the doors might open without warning, potentially causing injury to rear passengers.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022-2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i models are affected. Rear seat passengers are most at risk if the doors unlock unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022-2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i or xDrive30i model has the second-row door locking modules that may unlock unexpectedly. The recall letter was mailed on April 21, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 800-525-7417 to get information about the recall and schedule a replacement.
Get Free Replacement Parts
Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow doors to unlock with a single motion, which could cause injury to rear passengers.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your car is affected if it's a 2022-2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i or xDrive30i model, as the recall letter was mailed on April 21, 2025.
What should I do if I own this car?
Contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417 to schedule a free replacement of the second-row seat side door locking modules.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V106000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 25V106000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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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 #25V106000 (February 20, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.