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2023 BMW X3

4 open recalls

Every repair below is free.

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  • 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 · 87,394 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V056000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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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 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 Power train

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.

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.

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

Free repair · 552 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V821000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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