BMW is recalling certain 2023 X3 models due to a potential transmission oil leak that could cause sudden loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs.
Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling specific 2023 X3 models because a manufacturing defect may cause transmission oil to leak into the control unit. This could lead to sudden loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. Affected vehicles need a free repair from a dealer.
The weld seam in the transmission control unit's cover may not have been properly manufactured. This allows automatic transmission oil to leak into the control unit, which can cause transmission gears to seize. Seizing transmission gears leads to sudden loss of drive power and increases crash risk.
Owners of specific 2023 BMW X3 models with the described transmission control unit defect are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the risk of sudden loss of drive power during normal operation.
Check if your 2023 BMW X3 has a recall notice mailed in January 2024. The specific models include X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M) and other vehicles listed in the official recall notice.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a repair with a dealer.
Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and automatic transmission fluid as needed.
Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The recall is for a potential manufacturing defect in the transmission control unit's cover that could allow transmission oil to leak into the control unit, causing transmission gears to seize and sudden loss of drive power.
Check if your 2023 X3 is listed in the official recall notice, which includes models like X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M). The recall notice was mailed January 26, 2024.
The recall states that a leak could cause sudden loss of drive power and increase crash risk, but does not specify injuries. The hazard is not described as causing death or serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V821000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 23V821000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 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.
