BMW X3: Lock

Date

Feb. 20, 2025

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X3 (2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Potentially affected

40736

What can happen

Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

June 13, 2025

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

206

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Second Row Seat Side Door Locking Modules · Second Row Seat Side Door Locking Modules · N/A - Vehicle Assembly Plant Issue

Recall number

25V106000

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

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