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2022-2024 BMW X3 recall: lock

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 20, 2025. It covers about 40,736 vehicles.

vehicles affected
40,736
reported
Feb 20, 2025
owners notified
Jun 13, 2025
related complaints
7

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 25V106000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about locks problems.

Questions about recall 25V106000

Is there a recall on the 2022-2024 BMW X3 lock?

Yes. Recall 25V106000, reported on February 20, 2025, covers about 40,736 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V106000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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