BMW Recalls One 2017 X3 for Potential Steering System Fire Risk
BMW is recalling one 2017 X3 xDrive 28i because improper welding on the electric power steering control unit may increase the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 fire, which is a significant hazard, but the source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or actual fire incidents, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the electronic power steering (EPS) system where the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly, resulting in increased resistance.
An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off. The source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or specific fire incidents associated with this defect.
The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X3
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 103
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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