CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Risk
- Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain BMW X3 vehicles have second-row side door locking modules that may not work properly. The doors can be unlocked with a single motion, which means they may come unlatched and open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in use. The affected vehicles also fail to meet federal door lock safety requirements.
An unexpectedly opening rear door increases the risk of injury to passengers seated in the back, especially children. Owners should be careful about rear passengers and keep children secured, and should not rely on the rear door locks alone to keep doors closed.
BMW will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules at no cost at an authorized dealer. Owners were notified by letter mailed April 21, 2025, and can contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X3 | 202220232024 |
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