BMW X3 recall history

The BMW X3 has 48 recall campaigns on record across 2015–2025, including 1 do-not-drive order. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — but only if they've been done, so check the specific VIN.

48
Recall campaigns: 1
Do-not-drive: 1
Park-outside: 11
Model years

Urgent recalls on this model

1 campaign tell owners to stop driving until repaired. 1 carry a fire risk while parked. If you own or are buying one, confirm the repair status by VIN before driving it.

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Recalls issued by year

When NHTSA received each campaign — not the vehicle model year.

2014
1
2016
3
2017
1
2018
5
2019
5
2020
7
2021
6
2022
2
2023
3
2024
6
2025
7
2026
2

Most-recalled systems

Which parts of the X3 attract the most recall action.

All X3 recall campaigns

Newest first. Each links to the full campaign, its remedy and every affected model year.

Continue researching the X3

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