2022 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 7 2022 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
Feb 20, 2025Latches/locks/linkages, DoorsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 to 2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the second row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V106000 · 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
Jul 20, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection SystemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V513000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Feb 9, 2022Power Train, Automatic TransmissionBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Risk: An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V070000 · BMW of North America, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2022 BMW X3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2022 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 2022 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.