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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Risk
- Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018-2022 BMW X3 vehicles may have a rear cargo rail attachment that can become damaged in a rear-end crash. If this happens, the interior cargo rail may detach, which can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
The remedy is a free repair at an authorized BMW dealer, where the rear cargo rail attachment bolts will be replaced. Owners who were previously repaired under recall 24V-534 will need this new repair completed as well. BMW mailed owner notification letters on December 12, 2024.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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