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HighNHTSA·24V534000·Announced 2025-05-07

2022 BMW X3 Cargo Rail Attachment Bolts May Detach in Rear Crash

BMW is recalling 2018-2023 X3 vehicles because the rear cargo rail attachment bolts may fail in a rear crash, causing the rail to detach and potentially injure occupants.

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect where cargo rail attachment bolts may fail during a rear crash, creating risk of injury to occupants. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, scoring 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2023 BMW X3 vehicles (including sDrive30i, xDrive30i, M40i, and X3 M model variants) due to a defect in the interior cargo rail attachment. The bolts attaching the rear cargo rail may become damaged during a rear-impact crash.

If the attachment bolts fail, the cargo rail may detach from the vehicle. Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury to occupants.

An estimated 282,387 vehicles are affected by this recall. Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 2, 2024.

Affected owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule service. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Cargo Rail Attachment
Hazard
  • cargo-rail-detachment
  • structural-defect
Affected units
282,387

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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