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Bmw X3 Recalls

There are currently 33 safety recalls out on the Bmw X3. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/255
    VIN start:
    WBAWZ310100S38209
    VIN end:
    WBAWZ520X00W95806
    Car Build Date:
    04/12/2013 - 22/08/2017
    Concern:
    Undetected Egr System Leaks May Cause Thermal Activity In The Intake Manifold
    Defect:
    Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
    Remedy:
    The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/255
    VIN start:
    WBATX31000LB96271
    VIN end:
    WBATX960X0ND11443
    Car Build Date:
    14/07/2017 - 28/08/2020
    Concern:
    Undetected Egr System Leaks May Cause Thermal Activity In The Intake Manifold
    Defect:
    Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
    Remedy:
    The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
  • Announcement date:
    01/08/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/206
    VIN start:
    WBAWY320000C67768
    VIN end:
    WBAWZ520X00W95742
    Car Build Date:
    20/10/2010 - 22/08/2017
    Concern:
    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler May Leak Over Time And Cause Thermal Incident
    Defect:
    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    01/08/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/206
    VIN start:
    WBATX32060LB27261
    VIN end:
    WBATX360X0ND33133
    Car Build Date:
    03/05/2018 - 02/04/2019
    Concern:
    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler May Leak Over Time And Cause Thermal Incident
    Defect:
    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    28/03/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/084
    VIN start:
    WBATX31000LC26014
    VIN end:
    WBATX360X0ND75382
    Car Build Date:
    14/07/2017 - 02/05/2019
    Concern:
    The Obd Software Could Misinterpret Certain Input Parameters For The Engine Mangement System
    Defect:
    During a service visit the affected vehicles have been updated with software that could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine management system.
    Remedy:
    The control units will be reprogrammed with an improved version of software.
  • Announcement date:
    14/06/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/213
    VIN start:
    WBAWY520000X00109
    VIN end:
    WBAWY720X00Y56931
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2017 - 22/08/2017
    Concern:
    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Module Could Leak Over Time
    Defect:
    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time
    Remedy:
    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
  • Announcement date:
    09/02/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/037
    VIN start:
    WBATX31010LB60296
    VIN end:
    WBATX51090LK52765
    Car Build Date:
    14/07/2017 - 03/11/2018
    Concern:
    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Could Leak Over Time
    Defect:
    Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
    Remedy:
    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
  • Announcement date:
    09/02/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/037
    VIN start:
    WBAWZ320000F87637
    VIN end:
    WBAWZ520X00W95806
    Car Build Date:
    31/03/2014 - 22/08/2017
    Concern:
    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Could Leak Over Time
    Defect:
    Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
    Remedy:
    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
  • Announcement date:
    25/01/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/015
    Car Build Date:
    10/06/2020 - 25/11/2020
    Concern:
    The Battery Cables On The 48v Starter Generator May Not Have Been Sufficiently Secured During Production
    Defect:
    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
    Remedy:
    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/283
    VIN start:
    WBATS120009D25298
    VIN end:
    WBATS120X09E33427
    Car Build Date:
    03/06/2020 - 17/09/2020
    Concern:
    Remaining Particles In The Cells Of The High Voltage Battery Can Cause A Short Circuit
    Defect:
    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.
    Remedy:
    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    26/11/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/346
    VIN start:
    WBA36BG000N052287
    VIN end:
    WBAUZ360X0N044183
    Car Build Date:
    06/12/2019 - 30/07/2020
    Concern:
    On Affected Vehicles Seat Belt Mounting Bolts May Not Be Securely Attached
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles seat belt mounting bolts may not be securely attached.
    Remedy:
    Check connections of both front seat belts and rework if necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    22/04/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/120
    VIN start:
    WBATS120009C09227
    VIN end:
    WBATY920X09C35301
    Car Build Date:
    15/01/2020 - 14/02/2020
    Concern:
    The Cable Lengths For The Electric Connection Of The Hall Sensor Inside The Seatbelt Buckle Could Be Too Short
    Defect:
    The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor integrated inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short.
    Remedy:
    R; The front seat belt buckles will be checked and replaced if they are found to be faulty.
  • Announcement date:
    22/04/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/116
    VIN start:
    WBATX72010LD28041
    VIN end:
    WBATX72010LD28041
    Car Build Date:
    11/01/2018 - 11/01/2018
    Concern:
    Deployment Of The Passenger Airbag Could Damage The Instrument Panel
    Defect:
    Deployment of the passenger air bag could damage the instrument panel
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicle the instrument panel trim will be replaced
  • Announcement date:
    03/10/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/377
    VIN start:
    WBATY92030LH50871
    VIN end:
    WBATY920X0LH50835
    Car Build Date:
    04/09/2019 - 07/09/2019
    Concern:
    Front Axle Swivel Bearings Not Produced To Specification
    Defect:
    The swivel bearing/s on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification.
    Remedy:
    The swivel bearing/s on the affected vehicles will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    10/09/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/367
    VIN start:
    WBATR520X0LE22398
    VIN end:
    WBATR520X0LE22398
    Car Build Date:
    31/07/2019 - 31/07/2019
    Concern:
    Front Seatbacks May Not Have Been Welded To Specifications
    Defect:
    The front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications by the sub-supplier.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the front seat structure will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    08/07/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/038
    VIN start:
    WBATX76010NA16462
    VIN end:
    WBATX36020ND23566
    Car Build Date:
    05/04/2018 - 14/01/2019
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler To Boot Lid May Not Be Attached Securely
    Defect:
    Vehicles may not have had the rear spoiler properly attached
    Remedy:
    The screw connection of the rear spoiler will be inspected and if necessary screws installed.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/362
    VIN start:
    WBATX36090NA40310
    VIN end:
    WBATX36090NB85105
    Car Build Date:
    11/04/2018 - 02/08/2018
    Concern:
    The Screw At The Bottom Steering Spindle Connection May Be Incorrectly Tightened
    Defect:
    The screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be tightened incorrectly.
    Remedy:
    The screw connection at the bottom steering spindle will be checked replaced and tightened to the correct specifications.
  • Announcement date:
    07/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/341
    VIN start:
    WBAWY510400E33139
    VIN end:
    WBAWY720X00V95204
    Car Build Date:
    05/08/2010 - 17/06/2017
    Concern:
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation Module Cooler Could Leak
    Defect:
    The EGR cooler may leak presenting a fire risk
    Remedy:
    A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
  • Announcement date:
    07/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/341
    VIN start:
    WBAWY52050LL19001
    VIN end:
    WBAWY520400R03858
    Car Build Date:
    05/08/2010 - 17/06/2017
    Concern:
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation Module Cooler Could Leak
    Defect:
    The EGR cooler may leak presenting a fire risk
    Remedy:
    A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
  • Announcement date:
    07/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/341
    VIN start:
    5UXWY3C55F0E96760
    VIN end:
    5UXWY3C56F0E95942
    Car Build Date:
    05/08/2010 - 17/06/2017
    Concern:
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation Module Cooler Could Leak
    Defect:
    The EGR cooler may leak presenting a fire risk
    Remedy:
    A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
  • Announcement date:
    05/11/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/258
    VIN start:
    WBAWZ520300C23501
    VIN end:
    WBAWZ520000W95054
    Car Build Date:
    04/12/2013 - 03/06/2017
    Concern:
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Could Potentially Leak Over Time
    Defect:
    The EGR cooler may leak presenting a fire risk.
    Remedy:
    The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.
  • Announcement date:
    05/11/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/258
    VIN start:
    WBATX32020LA58276
    VIN end:
    WBATX32030LB22017
    Car Build Date:
    10/03/2017 - 24/10/2017
    Concern:
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Could Potentially Leak Over Time
    Defect:
    The EGR cooler may leak presenting a fire risk.
    Remedy:
    The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/220
    VIN start:
    WBATX32070LB26796
    VIN end:
    WBATR52010LE22516
    Car Build Date:
    16/04/2018 - 08/06/2018
    Concern:
    Pistons In Rear Brake Calipers May Not Be Coated To Specifications
    Defect:
    The fault affects the brake system in particular the brake calipers on the rear axle. Because of a faulty coating hydrogen gas (approximately 10 ml) could be created in the coating of the piston of the brake caliper. This will be completely outgassed during the first 2 months after the production process causing longer brake pedal travel. Under certain circumstances the relevant brake pressure cannot be build up in the rear brake circuit. As a result the brake force of the system may be reduced by up to 30%. The driver may feel a soft brake pedal and a reduction of the brake performance. In certain cases the rear brake circuit could fail leading to increased risk of an accident.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the brake system will be bled.
  • Announcement date:
    16/04/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/099
    VIN start:
    WBATX32030LB20784
    VIN end:
    WBATX32070LB23848
    Car Build Date:
    16/08/2016 - 21/01/2018
    Concern:
    Restricted Fuel Supply Could Cause Engine To Stall
    Defect:
    The sealing cap of the pressure-limiting valve in the fuel tank delivery module may be damaged. This concern could lead to a reduction in fuel transfer from the left side to the right side of the fuel tank. Therefore it is possible for the engine to stall even though the fuel gauge would show fuel present.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel pressure of the delivery module and the distance of the cap on the pressure-limiting valve. Where necessary the delivery module will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    16/04/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/101
    VIN start:
    WBATR52060LB05251
    VIN end:
    WBATX32030LB25659
    Car Build Date:
    22/12/2017 - 12/03/2018
    Concern:
    Inflator In Driver Airbag Module May Not Be Produced To Specification
    Defect:
    The driver airbag module may not have been produced to specification. This could lead to excessive pressure building up inside the inflator causing the inflator to rupture resulting in metal fragments passing through the airbag cushion material into the vehicle interior at high speed. This could lead to injury or death of the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver airbag module.
  • Announcement date:
    19/03/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/073
    VIN start:
    WBATX32040LB00933
    VIN end:
    WBATX32070LB23199
    Car Build Date:
    14/07/2017 - 22/02/2018
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler May Be Insecure
    Defect:
    The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached Wind noise and deformation of the spoiler may occur. Continued use may cause the spoiler to detach.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles inspect the attachment of the spoiler and where necessary install new fixings.
  • Announcement date:
    21/12/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/300
    VIN start:
    WBAWZ520500K88167
    VIN end:
    WBAWZ520800M85477
    Car Build Date:
    19/09/2011 - 08/12/2015
    Concern:
    Power Steering May Not Perform Correctly
    Defect:
    The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).
  • Announcement date:
    06/06/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/179
    VIN start:
    WBAWY32040LL17504
    VIN end:
    WBAWZ520700T55612
    Car Build Date:
    01/08/2010 - 15/04/2016
    Concern:
    Isofix Child Restraint System May Become Insecure
    Defect:
    ISOFIX mountings are fixed to a cross member. As a result of vibrations and type of seat used it is possible for the ISOFIX mountings to become insecure and in rare cases break off.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and a metal angle bracket will be welded to each of the four ISOFIX brackets in the back seats to reinforce the mounting.
  • Announcement date:
    28/07/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/068
    VIN start:
    WBADX71070E241302
    VIN end:
    WBAUV92060A756511
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2009 - 30/11/2011
    Concern:
    Engine Emergency Mode May Be Activated During Driving
    Defect:
    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.
    Remedy:
    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit
  • Announcement date:
    28/07/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/068
    VIN start:
    5UXZV4C51BL409549
    VIN end:
    5UXZV4C50BL411469
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2009 - 30/11/2011
    Concern:
    Engine Emergency Mode May Be Activated During Driving
    Defect:
    The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.
    Remedy:
    Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit
  • Announcement date:
    10/12/2013
    Recalls number:
    R/2013/137
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Front Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly
    Defect:
    The defect concerns the front passenger air bag. The skin of certain instrument panels was not correctly scored. In case of accident with air bag deployment the predetermined breaking point will not tear open resulting in the air bag deploying in the instrument panel. This will lead to insufficient restraint effect and possibly release of parts of the air bag system into the passenger compartment.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the instrument panel.
  • Announcement date:
    10/09/2013
    Recalls number:
    R/2013/095
    VIN start:
    WBAPE12090WJ87185
    VIN end:
    WBAPE11040WJ79142
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2009 - 30/11/2009
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Fire
    Defect:
    Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the FFH.
  • Announcement date:
    05/10/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/123
    Car Build Date:
    20/08/2008 - 12/06/2009
    Concern:
    Risk Of Fire
    Defect:
    Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.
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