Bmw recall: Steering
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
What could happen
An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X3 2024–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V524000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 12, 2026
- Owners notified
- Oct 8, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- 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
- Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Mar 12, 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.