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X3

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Model years
20102027
Generation / trim
Not listed

Powertrain and fuel economy

X3 xDrive30Hybrid · 2.00 L · 4-cyl · Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium
City
27 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
X3 M50Hybrid · 3.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium
City
25 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
27 MPG

Safety recalls

STEERING · LINKAGES · KNUCKLE · SPINDLE · ARM26V524000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.

Safety consequence

An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

Reported Aug 12, 2026Part 6887185 (sDrive), 5A32F06 (xDrive)
STEERING · LINKAGES · DRAG · POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · STEERING · STEERING CONTROL MODULE25V857000

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

Safety consequence

Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

Remedy

The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.

Reported Dec 11, 2025Part N/A - Software