2018 BMW X3 recalls

11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

24V764000 · BMW OF North America, LlcStructure recallThe attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.Body & latchesFree replacement8,725unitsOct 202424V534000 · BMW OF North America, LlcStructure recallThe attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.Body & latchesFree replacement282KunitsJul 202421V521000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the…Air bagsFree replacement138unitsJul 202120V152000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.Air bagsFree replacement15unitsMar 202019V684000 · BMW OF North America, LlcBack Over Prevention recallThe back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update257KunitsSep 201919V563000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSeats recallThe front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.Seats & beltsFree replacement20unitsJul 201918V453000 · BMW OF North America, LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.Brakes & stabilityFree repair5,594unitsJul 201818V431000 · BMW OF North America, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe rear turn signals on the outboard side panel will illuminate red, while the inboard turn signals simultaneously illuminate…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement5unitsJun 201818V374000 · BMW OF North America, LlcLane Departure recallThe steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off…Driver assistanceFree repair51unitsJun 201818V154000 · BMW OF North America, LlcStructure recallThe rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to…Body & latchesFree repair17KunitsMar 201817V719000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallThese vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate.ElectricalFree software update3,188unitsNov 2017