BMW Recalls 2018 X3 Models for Potential Rear Spoiler Detachment
BMW is recalling 2018 X3 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles because the rear spoiler may not be properly attached or may be missing screws, posing a road hazard.
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 structural vehicle defect (rear spoiler) that poses a risk of harm by creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly or may be missing screws. This issue could cause the spoiler to detach while the vehicle is being driven.
If the spoiler detaches, it can become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler and correct its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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 — Body Structure
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 17,008
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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