2024-2026 BMW X3 recall: arm
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 12, 2026. It covers about 13 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13
- reported
- Aug 12, 2026
- owners notified
- Oct 8, 2026
- related complaints
- 16
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
- Risk
- An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning October 2, 2026.
Recall number 26V524000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 26V524000
Is there a recall on the 2024-2026 BMW X3 arm?
Yes. Recall 26V524000, reported on August 12, 2026, covers about 13 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V524000?
Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning October 2, 2026.
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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