BMW X3 recall 26V524000 - Arm
NHTSA · August 12, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V524000 (Bmw), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 13.
- Component: Arm.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V524000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 392 recall campaigns from BMW of North America, LLC since 2010, 12 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 13 vehicles, it is larger than 9% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
Consequence
An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bmw | X3 | 2024 |
| Bmw | X3 | 2025 |
| Bmw | X3 | 2026 |
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