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Bmw X3 · 2020

16 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V490000·2020-08-18

    BMW X3 and Related Models: Hybrid Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling hybrid X3, 330e, X5, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE models with loose battery welds that may cause short-circuits and fire. All vehicles have already been remedied.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW COUNTRYMAN, X3, X5, 330E
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V355000·2020-06-15

    BMW and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Steering Tie Rod Fracture Risk

    BMW and Toyota are recalling specific 2019-2020 models because a steering tie rod may fracture, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the parts free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA X4, 330I, X3, M340I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V164000·2020-03-19

    BMW Recalls 2020 Models for Front Seat Belt Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling 2020 models because front seat belt sensors may misread occupants, causing improper airbag and pretensioner deployment.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, M340I, X3, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V738000·2019-10-16

    BMW Recalls 2020 X3 and X4 Models for Steering Rack Defect

    BMW is recalling 2020 X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles because the steering rack pinion teeth may break, causing a loss of steering control.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V678000·2019-09-25

    BMW Recalls 2020 X3 and X4 Models for Front Axle Bearing Defect

    BMW is recalling 2020 X3 and X4 vehicles because improperly heat-treated front axle swivel bearings may break, causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V636000·2025-09-23

    BMW and Toyota Supra starter relays can corrode and short circuit

    BMW is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW models and the Toyota Supra because the engine starter relay may corrode, overheat and short circuit. Owners are told to park outside until repaired.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA 530I, SUPRA, Z4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V764000·2024-10-15

    2018–2022 BMW X3 rear cargo rail attachment defect recall

    BMW is recalling 2018–2022 X3 vehicles because rear cargo rail attachment bolts may become damaged in a rear crash, causing the rail to detach and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the bolts free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V211000·2023-03-29

    BMW seats may not restrain occupants properly in crash

    BMW is recalling certain 2019–2021 3-series and X3/X4 models because the seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails, risking occupant injury in a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, 330I, M340I, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V598000·2021-08-02

    2020 BMW X4 Engine Software Defect Disables Braking Assist

    BMW is recalling multiple 2020-2021 models, including the X4, due to engine management software that may disable braking assist. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for a free software update.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA 745LE, X4, X3, M340I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V096000·2021-02-19

    BMW Recalls Multiple 2019-2021 Models for Rearview Camera Software Issues

    BMW is recalling 13,858 vehicles from 2019-2021 model years due to rearview camera software issues that may obscure visibility when reversing. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, 540I, 330E, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V598000·2020-09-30

    BMW 2020-2021 Rearview Camera Software Obscures Rear View Image

    BMW is recalling approximately 312 certain 2020-2021 BMW models due to rearview camera software that may slightly obscure the rear view image, potentially increasing crash risk if drivers rely solely on the camera.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 530I, X3, X4, M550I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V601000·2020-09-30

    BMW recalls vehicles due to debris in hybrid battery cells

    BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 models due to debris in hybrid battery cells that could cause fire or injury. Owners are instructed not to charge vehicles or drive in manual mode.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI 745LE, X5, 530E, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V152000·2020-03-18

    BMW Recalls X3 and X4 Models for Instrument Panel Casing Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018-2020 X3 and 2019-2020 X4 vehicles because the instrument panel casing may not be tightened properly, posing an injury risk during air bag deployment.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V684000·2019-09-27

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Backup Camera Software Defect

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota are recalling specific 2018-2020 models because backup camera settings may persist, hiding the rear view image and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, ROLLS-ROYCE, TOYOTA X6, 745LE, 530E, 330I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20205/5

    2 trims tested for 2020; overall ratings can differ by trim.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2007 · powertrain 53 complaints, median 38,800 mi
  • 2007 · electrical 51 complaints, median 75,000 mi
    Includes 10 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2019 · engine 26 complaints
  • 2008 · electrical 25 complaints, median 69,500 mi
    Includes 5 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2007 · steering 20 complaints, median 78,568 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,171 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 3.3/5 · 34 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.7/5 · 36 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 4.0/5 · 12 complaints · most complained-of: body
  • 2022: 3.2/5 · 70 complaints · most complained-of: body

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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