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Spindle: arm
NewRisk. An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 BMW X3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2024 BMW X3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-106 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 BMW X3 has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
6Back over prevention
4Latches/locks/linkages
4Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
4Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Forward collision avoidance
2Air bags
2Service brakes
97 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 BMW X3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Doors: lock
Risk. Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Steering
Risk. A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other X3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X3 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 BMW X3 safety ratings
2024 BMW X3 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What X3 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle is under an open fire‑risk recall involving the starter system. The manufacturer has not provided a remedy. The dealership confirmed that parts for the few vehicles BMW claims are repairable are backordered until 2027. This means there is effectively no fix available. The vehicle is…
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
I was driving through a green light through an intersection and a car on the opposite side of me had a yield green which they were suppose to wait for me to go and then continue with their left turn, but instead the driver decide to just go and our vehicles collided. The other car, which was a…
Own a 2024 X3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.