BMW X3: Structure

Date

Oct. 15, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X3 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Component

Structure

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

Potentially affected

8725

What can happen

Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 12, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Rear Cargo Rail Bolt · Rear Cargo Rail Bolt · 5B65E81

Recall number

24V764000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: BMW X3: Structure (July 17, 2024)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.