Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- Component
- Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 13
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-08-12
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.