Model year
2026 BMW X3
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 22 complaints for the 2026 BMW X3 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (6), VISIBILITY/WIPER (5), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4). NHTSA rated the SUV N/A AWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 138 complaints
- 2005 103 complaints
- 2006 143 complaints
- 2007 98 complaints
- 2008 66 complaints
- 2009 19 complaints
- 2010 32 complaints
- 2011 113 complaints
- 2012 42 complaints
- 2013 226 complaints
- 2014 86 complaints
- 2015 105 complaints
- 2016 82 complaints
- 2017 92 complaints
- 2018 76 complaints
- 2019 171 complaints
- 2020 110 complaints
- 2021 113 complaints
- 2022 83 complaints
- 2023 15 complaints
- 2024 42 complaints
- 2025 38 complaints
- 2026 22 complaints
Recalls
26V524000 · Aug 12, 2026
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
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.
25V857000 · Dec 11, 2025
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; 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.
Complaints
22 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 xDrive30 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| X3 M50 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 BMW X3 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.