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2021 BMW X3

11 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 Electrical system

Fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

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

Free repair · 318,495 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V438000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

Fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

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

Free repair · 87,394 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V056000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Park outside Electrical system

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 199,674 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V636000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

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

Free repair · 8,725 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V764000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.

The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

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

Free repair · 282,387 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V534000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

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

Free repair · 51 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V211000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.

The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.

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

Free repair · 17 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V199000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

Free repair · 13,858 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V096000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

Free repair · 312 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V598000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.

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

Free repair · 4,509 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V601000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.

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

Free repair · 713 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V490000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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