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BMW X3 Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving

NHTSA campaign 18V154000 · Reported Mar 7, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC

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A spoiler that detaches on the road becomes a hazard for other vehicles, which raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V154000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 7, 2018
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Structure:body
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

BMW is recalling certain 2018 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles because the rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or the spoiler may be missing screws. Either problem can cause the spoiler to come loose and detach from the vehicle while it is being driven, leaving it in the roadway where it becomes a hazard for other vehicles.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your X3 is included.
2. Contact your BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The inspection and any needed repair are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V154000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 BMW X3

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving.
Safety risk: If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.