Published
BMW of North America, LLC has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 8,725 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 15, 2024 under campaign number 24V764000.
The Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
The Risk
Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
Affected Vehicles
- 2018–2022 BMW X3
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V764000
A recall repair is free — but if your BMW has been in the shop repeatedly, or the fix has not held, you may have a lemon law claim worth far more than the repair. See our BMW problems and recalls hub or Check if you qualify →.
