BMW X3 cargo rail may come loose in crash
low How serious is it? About this label
Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What's wrong, in plain English
These X3 models have a rail inside the cargo area, used to secure items in the back. The part that holds that rail in place can be damaged if the vehicle is hit from behind, and the rail can come loose. A loose rail flying around inside the vehicle during a rear-end crash could hurt the people inside. The dealer replaces the bolts that hold the rail.
What you should do
1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your X3 is included. 2. Call your BMW dealer to schedule the repair (BMW customer service: 1-800-525-7417). 3. The dealer replaces the rear cargo rail attachment bolts free of charge.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW body panel and structure recalls: what owners should know · all 11 BMW recalls in this area
Official notice
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- 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.