Buying a used 2024 BMW X3? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2024 BMW X3 has 3 recalls: steering gear that may loosen, a potentially loose steering spindle, and rear door locks that may open too easily. The two steering campaigns require individual completion checks. Its 42 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with electrical system 13, engine 6, unknown or other 6, and back over prevention 6 among the listed areas. The record includes 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 injuries; those reports do not establish that a recalled component caused an incident.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify separate completion records for both steering recalls.
- Confirm the rear door lock recall repair and check lock operation.
- Review electrical, engine, and back over prevention complaints or repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2024 BMW X3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3, X4 Steering Gear May Loosen | Steering | high |
| BMW X3 rear door locks may open too easily | Latches/locks/linkages | high |
| BMW X3 Steering Spindle May Be Loose | Steering | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
43 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | None found |
| Engine | 7 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 6 | None found |
| Power Train | 4 | None found |
| Speed Control | 4 | None found |
| Latches And Locks | 4 | Yes |