Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Jan 30, 2026
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat. Safety Risk: A starter that overheats can create th
Also affects: Bmw X4, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw Z4, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series
Bmw X3 — Steering
High risk
Dec 12, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the steering wheel to move suddenly. Safety Risk: A steering wheel that moves suddenly could increase the risk of a crash
Bmw X3 — Electrical
High risk
Sep 23, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the starter relay and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the relay could short circuit and the starter could overheat.
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X4, Bmw Z4
Bmw X3 — Electrical
High risk
Apr 1, 2025
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the power connector for the starter-generator may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the connection between the connector and the positive batte
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Electrical
High risk
Feb 21, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the connection securing the cable from the 48 V battery to the starter-generator may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could
Bmw X3 — Structure
High risk
Oct 15, 2024
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during recall 51 84 24RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-410) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Label
High risk
Aug 15, 2024
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Aug 13, 2024
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connecto
Also affects: Bmw X1, Bmw Z4, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series
Bmw X3 — Structure
High risk
Jul 17, 2024
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash.
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Jul 11, 2024
Model years: 2013, 2014
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments co
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw 6 Series
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Jul 3, 2024
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
This recall applies to vehicles that may be equipped with a replacement sport or M-sport steering wheel that has a Takata airbag. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and t
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 6, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not be sealed properly. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the unit and cause the transmission g
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 8 Series, Bmw X4
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Nov 24, 2023
Model years: 2014
On a small number of vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments
Also affects: Bmw X5, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Steering
High risk
Nov 16, 2023
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
Also affects: Bmw X4, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Oct 20, 2023
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) adjustment unit housing bolts could loosen or break. As a result, the camshaft could become incorrectly adjusted and cause
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Mar 2, 2022
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater (blow-by heater) to short circuit and overheat.
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw Z4
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Nov 19, 2021
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in
Also affects: Bmw X5, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 7 Series
Bmw X3 — High Voltage
High risk
Sep 24, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), debris may have entered the high-voltage battery during production. As a result, the battery could short circuit. Note: T
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Mini Cooper Countryman, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X5
Bmw X3 — Brakes
High risk
Aug 3, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X4, Bmw Z4
Bmw X3 — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 29, 2021
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump may wear prematurely. This can cause reduced engine performance and could lead to a sudden engine sta
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Jul 8, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat trim may not be properly attached to the front passenger seat. Over time, this could cause the occupant classification system (OCS) not to work
Also affects: Bmw X4
Bmw X3 — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to dis
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 8 Series
Bmw X3 — High Voltage
High risk
Sep 30, 2020
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain plug-In hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), debris may have entered the high-voltage battery during production. As a result, the battery could short circuit. Safety
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Mini Cooper Countryman, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X5
Bmw X3 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 19, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckle sensors. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buc
Also affects: Bmw X4, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 8 Series
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 15, 2020
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high ab
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X1, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw X3 — Steering
High risk
Oct 16, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the steering pinion gear was manufactured incorrectly. As a result, the gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 1, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previo
Also affects: Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw Z4, Bmw X5, Bmw 3 Series
Bmw X3 — Steering
High risk
Sep 25, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain xDrive models, the front axle swivel bearing(s) (steering knuckles) may break due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect handling and cause reduced steering contro
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X4, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 31, 2019
Model years: 2018
On one vehicle, the front passenger seatback frame may not have been properly welded. This could cause the seatback to fail if it is loaded heavily (like in a crash).
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Apr 11, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the instrument trim panel could cause the passenger-front airbag not to deploy properly in a crash.
Also affects: Bmw X4, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Oct 26, 2018
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-711. On certain vehicles, the cooler for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module may develop an internal leak and coolan
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X5
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Sep 13, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury a
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series
Bmw X3 — Brakes
High risk
Jul 6, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake perfor
Also affects: Bmw X4, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Steering
High risk
Jun 7, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option, sensors in the steering wheel may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the wheel. As
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Structure
High risk
Mar 7, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly. This could allow the rear spoiler to detach from the vehicle while moving and become a ha
Bmw X3 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 24, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the backrest adjustment mechanism (recliner) of the front seats may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process. As a result, the welds cou
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 15, 2017
Model years: 2018
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 101 – Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. Due to a software error, the instrumen
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw X2, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Sep 28, 2017
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Sep 28, 2017
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with the N52 6-cylinder engine, an electrical short could occur in the PCV valve heater due to manufacturing irregularities. If this occurs, the surrou
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw Z4
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Aug 9, 2017
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the housing of the driver's frontal airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded during manufacturing and could separate from the base plate during an airb
Also affects: Bmw 6 Series
Bmw X3 — Steering
High risk
Nov 17, 2016
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control unit may be missing a weld holding a contact pin due to a manufacturing error. A missing weld could lead to a gradu
Also affects: Bmw X5
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Sep 21, 2016
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the housing of the driver's frontal airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded during manufacturing and could separate from the base plate during an airb
Also affects: Bmw X4, Bmw X5, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 20, 2016
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the lower anchor bars that are used for installing child seats using the European-ISOFIX-type rigid-style connector may become damaged during vehicle operation
Also affects: Bmw X4
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Mar 31, 2016
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw X1, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw X3 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 16, 2014
Model years: 2015
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 111 - Rearview Mirrors. Affected vehicles were produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror designed for the
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 3, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power a
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X1, Bmw Z4
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
May 13, 2014
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home m
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw Z4
Bmw X3 — Engine
High risk
Apr 10, 2014
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home m
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Nov 14, 2013
Model years: 2011, 2014
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect in the dashboard could result in improper deployment of the passenger front airbag in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Brakes
High risk
Sep 27, 2013
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power a
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X1, Bmw Z4, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Airbag
High risk
Jul 5, 2013
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X5
Bmw X3 — Label
High risk
Apr 12, 2012
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the Standard. Cor
Also affects: Bmw X5, Bmw X6, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw X3 — Steering
High risk
Jun 29, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the control module for the Electric Power Steering (EPS) unit may not function properly and could switch off while driving. This would cause a loss of steering
Bmw X3 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 26, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of f
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X5
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