Every 2023 BMW X3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V056000
Jan 30, 2026Electrical System:Starter Assembly
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
- Risk
- Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V056000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 25V106000
Feb 20, 2025Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Risk
- Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V106000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V534000
Jul 17, 2024Structure
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Risk
- Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V534000 →Power Train · NHTSA 23V821000
Jun 12, 2023Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V821000 →
2023 BMW X3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X3, reporting 1 crashes, 1 injuries. BMW has issued at least 55 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine4
- Electrical System3
- Structure3
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Exterior Lighting1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (18)
- Structure (12)
- Visibility (7)
- Equipment (5)
- Engine (4)
- Power Train (4)
Read BMW X3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“As I was driving today in the freeway my sunroof exploded. As far as I can tell, It was not caused by rocks or other cars, it just exploded putting my wife and I in a dangerous situation having to park on the side of the freeway. We first thought someone shot at us.”
2023 BMW X3Oct 6, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11618362
Crash
“Sensor for forward collision warning failed to work and I was involved in an accident.”
2023 BMW X3Jul 7, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11530911
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a recurring coolant leak and cooling-system issue with my 2023 BMW X3. I began receiving repeated "low coolant" warnings on the vehicle's dashboard.”
2023 BMW X3Sep 24, 2026 · MA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766635
“I am submitting this complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall on my vehicle. The recall has been outstanding for approximately three months. and I have been informed that there is still no remedy available.”
2023 BMW X3Sep 17, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764868
“On 8/11/2026 at 26,039 miles, BMW of Mt. Kisco (NY) replaced the engine starter under safety recall B121026 (RO #123380). On 8/29/2026, 331 miles later, the vehicle failed completely. It would not start, displayed an "engine starter faulty" message, and could not be shifted out of park into neutral.”
2023 BMW X3Sep 16, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764659
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