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2022 BMW X3

8 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 Latches/locks/linkages

Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.

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."

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

Free repair · 40,736 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V106000 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 ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

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

Free repair · 5 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V513000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.

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

Free repair · 4 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V070000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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