BMW X3: Arm

Date

Aug. 12, 2026

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X3 (2024, 2025, 2026)

Component

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

13

What can happen

An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 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.

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Steering Spindle · Steering Spindle · 6887185 (sDrive), 5A32F06 (xDrive)

Recall number

26V524000

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.