2021 BMW X3 safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

11
Recalls: 0
Investigations opened: 0
Investigations closed

Jul 8, 2026 Recall
Recall 26V438000
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Jan 30, 2026 Recall
Recall 26V056000
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Sep 23, 2025 Recall
Recall 25V636000
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Oct 15, 2024 Recall
Recall 24V764000
Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Jul 17, 2024 Recall
Recall 24V534000
Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
Mar 29, 2023 Recall
Recall 23V211000
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Mar 24, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V199000
Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
Feb 19, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V096000
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Sep 30, 2020 Recall
Recall 20V598000
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Sep 30, 2020 Recall
Recall 20V601000
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Aug 18, 2020 Recall
Recall 20V490000
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.