NHTSA lists 17 complaints for the 2026 BMW X3, 4 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW X3.
At a glance
Complaints
17
With crash
4
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
36,922
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
21
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
STEERING
5
29.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
23.5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
23.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION
3
17.6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
3
17.6%
SERVICE BRAKES
3
17.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
11.8%
ENGINE
1
5.9%
LANE DEPARTURE
1
5.9%
STRUCTURE
1
5.9%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
BACK OVER PREVENTION
WARNINGS
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
WARNINGS
1
LANE DEPARTURE
ASSIST
1
LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING
1
STRUCTURE
BODY
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
Consequence: Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
Remedy: The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
21 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
STRUCTURE
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
SEATS
2
STEERING
2
ENGINE
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
11037844
Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The BCP controls several vehicle functions, including the windscreen wipers and air conditioning actuators. Low current flow may cause excessive current in parts of the BCP circuit board and damage the unit. If a fault occurs, the wipers or air flap controls may operate incorrectly or fail. A wiper
11037843
Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.
A gap between the rear left door seal and the side frame may allow moisture to enter. This can cause waterto splash onto occupants when the door is opened and may also increase wind and road noise.
11037514
Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: SEATS.
The seat module for the drivera s seat maycontain an incomplete solder connection. Ifthis connection breaks over time, the seat canonly be adjusted using the controls along theside of the seat cushion.
11036454
Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The BCP controls several vehicle functions, including the windscreen wipers and air conditioning actuators. Low current flow may cause excessive current in parts of the BCP circuit board and damage the unit. If a fault occurs, the wipers or air flap controls may operate incorrectly or fail. A wiper
11036554
Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: SEATS.
Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not co
11032740
Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambient lighting strips (examples circled) may no longer function properly.
11031563
Date: 2026-04-20. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STEERING.
Check Control message and a minimally changed steering feel.
11031565
Date: 2026-04-20. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STEERING.
Check Control message and a significant change in steering feel.
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.