BMW X3 Interior Cargo Rail May Come Loose
medium How serious is it? About this label
If the cargo rail detaches during a rear-end crash, it increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V534000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Structure |
| Vehicles covered | 6 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2023 |
| 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 X3 vehicles, including the sDrive30i, xDrive30i, M40i and X3 M. The attachment that holds the interior cargo rail in place can be damaged if the vehicle is struck from behind, and the cargo rail can then come loose inside the vehicle. Dealers will replace the bolts that fasten the rear cargo rail at no cost. Owners have been sent notification letters about this repair.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free of charge.
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 24V534000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Structure Recalls Cover Loose Panels and Crash Protection Problems · all 11 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
- Safety risk
- Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear 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 January 2, 2024. 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.