The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V534000·Announced 2024-07-17

2018–2023 BMW X3 vehicles recalled for interior cargo rail detachment

BMW is recalling certain 2018–2023 X3 models because the interior cargo rail attachment may become damaged in a rear crash and detach, increasing injury 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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting crash safety (rear cargo rail detachment) with a risk of harm to occupants. No reported injuries are stated in the source text, so the score remains at the high end but does not reach Severe.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018–2023 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching from the vehicle.

Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Additional information is available at www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Cargo Restraint System
Hazard
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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