Official campaign summaries
Campaign 25V636000 · reported Sep 23, 2025
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Campaign 24V764000 · reported Oct 15, 2024
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: STRUCTURE · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
Campaign 24V534000 · reported Jul 17, 2024
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: STRUCTURE · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 23V211000 · reported Mar 29, 2023
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: SEATS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 21V598000 · reported Aug 2, 2021
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: ENGINE · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 21V096000 · reported Feb 19, 2021
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 20V601000 · reported Sep 30, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 20V598000 · reported Sep 30, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Showing NHTSA's text for the 8 most recent of 16 campaigns. All 16 are in the table above; read any of them in full at NHTSA.
Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls does the 2020 BMW X3 have?
NHTSA's recall data lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW X3. The most recent was reported on Sep 23, 2025 (campaign 25V636000); the earliest listed was reported on Sep 25, 2019 (campaign 19V678000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.
What was the most recent recall for the 2020 BMW X3?
Campaign 25V636000, reported to NHTSA on Sep 23, 2025 by BMW of North America, LLC, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.
Does this list tell me whether my 2020 BMW X3 has an open recall?
No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which parts of the 2020 BMW X3 are named in its recalls?
The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Electrical System (4 campaigns); Back Over Prevention (4 campaigns); Structure (2 campaigns); Steering (2 campaigns); Seats (1 campaign); Engine (1 campaign); Seat Belts (1 campaign); Suspension (1 campaign).
Where does the information on this page come from?
From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.