BMW X3

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYUS

    A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    An overheated battery cable connection can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an overheated battery cable increases the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISCUS

    Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARINGUS

    A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULEUS

    Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

    Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)US

    An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAPUS

    Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    In the event of a crash, the air bag could improperly deploy, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the air bag's protection and increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger. In addition, parts or fragments from the air bag system could strike and injure the front passenger or other vehicle occupants.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLESUS

    An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

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    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORUS

    The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)US

    The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS

    Turn signals that flash multiple colors may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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    LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSISTUS

    If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERUS

    A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SEATSUS

    In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.

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    ENGINEUS

    Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS

    If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

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    STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFTUS

    A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS

    A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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    SEATSUS

    An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS

    The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAYUS

    A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYUS

    Fire increases the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCKUS

    Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US

    Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINUS

    An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHIONUS

    A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.