The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V374000·Announced 2018-06-06

BMW Recalls 2018-2019 X3 Models Due to Steering Wheel Sensor Defect

BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X3 vehicles because the steering wheel may fail to detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel, increasing crash risk.

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 safety system failure that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, sDrive30i, and M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The recall addresses a defect where the steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function, potentially failing to detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.

If the sensors do not properly detect that the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not receive one or more warning signals, 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 steering wheel and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 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 — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
51

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Model numbers (1)

  • X3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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