2016 BMW X3 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 5 2016 BMW X3 recalls, newest first
Aug 13, 2024Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling SystemBMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 to 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012 to 2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016 to 2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014 to 2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013 to 2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015 to 2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015 to 2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V608000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Nov 19, 2021Fuel System, DieselBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013 to 2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014 to 2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014 to 2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015 to 2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014 to 2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V907000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Jul 29, 2021Fuel System, Diesel, DeliveryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 to 2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014 to 2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015 to 2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V586000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Oct 25, 2018Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust SystemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013 to 2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014 to 2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014 to 2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015 to 2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014 to 2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V755000 · BMW of North America, LLC
May 23, 2016Child Seat, Latch StrapBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 to 2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015 to 2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015 to 2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European ISOFIX type, rigid style connector, child restraint system.
Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 16V333000 · BMW of North America, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2016 BMW X3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 BMW X3. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 BMW X3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.