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2026 BMW X3 — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
10
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
85
Excellent
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +100%
Complaint Trend
10 last 24mo vs 0 prior
Feb & Dec
Peak Complaint Months
80% of complaints in these months

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2026 BMW X3 Safety Recalls (1)

25V85700011/12/2025
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

Remedy: The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2026 BMW X3

STEERING
3
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
WHEELS
1
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

2
Crash-Involved Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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