Bmw recall: Steering
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 x3 passenger vehicles manufactured from april 27, 2011, through june 8, 2011. A control module in the electric power steering (eps) unit may malfunction, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assistance.
What could happen
Sudden loss of power steering assistance could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X3 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V341000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 29, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 10, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 51
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 27, 2011 to Jun 8, 2011
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Steering Aug 12, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw recall: Steering Dec 11, 2025
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 16, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.