Campaign 26V-524

Steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V524000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 15, of which 3 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-524
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
BMW	X3	2024 to 2026	15

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

15 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-857 Dec 11, 2025
While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur
25V-194 Mar 27, 2025
Steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort
24V-714 Sep 25, 2024
Steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle
23V-770 Nov 16, 2023
Steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen
21V-031 Jan 29, 2021
Steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose
20V-434 Jul 28, 2020
Steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen