Structure: bodyRecall 18V-154 · 2018 BMW X3

BMW of North America, LLC recall 18V-154 covers 17,008 2018 BMW X3 for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.

98%
Vehicles repaired16,734 of 17,008 · 2019 Q3
Vehicles affected17,0081 model
ReportedMar 7, 2018Owners notified Apr 27, 2018
Complaints since9Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving.

The risk

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

98%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2018 Q22019 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 12, 2017 to February 23, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.