The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
The risk
Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X3 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 | 2022 | 83 | 7 |
| BMW X3 | 2023 | 15 | 4 |
| BMW X3 | 2024 | 42 | 3 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2025
9 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 25V758000 4 Nov 2025 | Marion Body Works Inc. |
| 25V718000 21 Oct 2025 | REV Recreation Group |
| 25V706000 16 Oct 2025 | Alexis Fire Equipment Company |
| 25V620000 18 Sept 2025 | Volvo Trucks North America |
| 25V584000 6 Sept 2025 | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| 25V397000 13 Jun 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V364000 10 Jun 2025 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 25V303000 9 May 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025