2021 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 10 2021 BMW X3 recalls, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Electrical System, Starter AssemblyBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Toyota Supra, 2022 to 2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021 to 2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021 to 2022 Z4, 2022 to 2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021 to 2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021 to 2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021 to 2024 3 Series, 2021 to 2023 X4, 2021 to 2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V056000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 23, 2025Electrical System, Starter AssemblyPark outsideBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 to 2021 BMW 330i, 2019 to 2022 BMW Z4, 2020 to 2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021 to 2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V636000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Oct 15, 2024StructureBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 to 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.
Risk: Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 24V534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
NHTSA campaign 24V764000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Jul 17, 2024StructureBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 to 2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Risk: Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V534000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Mar 29, 2023SeatsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 to 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020 to 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V211000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Mar 24, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, StorageBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
Risk: Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V199000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Feb 19, 2021Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 to 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020 to 2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V096000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 30, 2020Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 20V598000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 30, 2020Electrical System, Propulsion SystemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Risk: The debris could result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Fix: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 20V601000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Aug 18, 2020Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v BatteryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020 to 2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 20V490000 · BMW of North America, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2021 BMW X3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2021 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 2021 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.