NHTSA Campaign 25V106000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Feb 20, 2025 · 40,736 vehicles affected

What's 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."

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW X3 2022 40,736
BMW X3 2023 40,736
BMW X3 2024 40,736

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V106000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.