NHTSANHTSA recall 26V524000 · Aug 12, 2026

BMW of North America, LLC: Incorrectly Attached Steering Spindle

Recall found

Product

2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles

Hazard

An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 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.

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Recall details

Summary: 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.
Component: STEERING
Recall type: Vehicle
Potentially affected: 13

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.