The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V341000·Announced 2011-06-29

BMW Recalls 2011 X3 Vehicles for Electric Power Steering Defect

BMW is recalling certain 2011 X3 vehicles because a control module in the electric power steering unit may malfunction, causing a sudden loss of steering assistance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of steering assistance) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW X3 passenger vehicles manufactured between April 27, 2011, and June 8, 2011. The recall addresses a potential malfunction in a control module within the electric power steering (EPS) unit.

If the control module malfunctions, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of power steering assistance. This condition could increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. BMW is expected to begin notifying owners during August 2011. Owners may also contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
51

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • X3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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