# NHTSA recall 26V524000

> **BMW of North America, LLC** · 2026 BMW X3 · component: **STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM**

## 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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V524000
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** X3
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- **Report received:** 2026-08-12

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V524000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V524000 (BMW of North America, LLC, 2026 BMW). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-10-31 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V524000. Licensed CC0.

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