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2011 BMW X3

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 157,796 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V707000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 740,561 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V683000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Child seat

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 188,668 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V333000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Sudden loss of power steering assistance could increase the risk of a crash.

A control module in the electric power steering (EPS) unit may malfunction, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assistance.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 51 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V341000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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