According to CarScoops news site, this BMW recall involves 291,112 X3 cars in the US. The vehicles that need to be recalled are model years 2018-2023, with production period from March 2017 to September 2022. These vehicles need to be taken to a dealer to have the cargo rail securing bolts replaced.
The X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and X3 M models are all included in the recall.
According to the recall notice, cargo rails in the trunk help keep cargo from spilling around and protect passengers from having heavy luggage crash into the front seat area during sudden braking. However, BMW was forced to recall nearly 300,000 SUVs because these rails could come off.
BMW said that the rail can detach only when the vehicle is hit hard from behind. At that time, these broken rails can be dangerous for people in the car.
BMW first recorded an incident related to this issue in August 2022 in an accident involving a 2022 X3. However, due to the car owner's lawsuit against BMW, the company's technicians did not The vehicle can be inspected over 18 months.
Until this car owner's lawsuit is submitted, BMW will be able to inspect the car in March 2024. Their analysis ultimately led to this month's recall announcement.
