BMW has announced a recall that affects more than 40,000 x3 SUVs because a potential problem with the rear door locking mechanism could be a security risk. According to a recall notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles may have incorrectly faulty seating door locking modules in the second row, which can cause the doors to unlock unexpectedly.
Details of the recall
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The recall effects 40,736 BMW X3 SUVsspecific the X3 SDRIVE30I and X3 XDrive30i Models from the 2022 to 2024 Model years. These vehicles were made in between August 2021 and August 2024. BMW discovered the defect during internal vehicle tests January 30, 2025Given a technical review. When investing further, the company found that the vehicles Do not adhere to the federal security regulationsto a voluntary recall.
While BMW has no reports of accidents or injuries receive With this topic, the company admitted that bad door locks could be a security risk by unexpectedly opening the doors and increasing the likelihood of violation of the passengers on the back seat.
What the owners need to know
Owners of affected vehicles are notified by post, whereby the official callback letters are expected April 14, 2025. BMW dealers replace the faulty Seating locking modules in the second row free of charge. BMW has advised owners who are concerned about the safety of their vehicle Contact the BMW customer service at 800-525-7417 For further details and support. In addition, the NHTSA offers resources for those affected who can reach them Vehicle security hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov to check your vehicle after open calls.
